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JamesT
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Feb 07, 2007 - 03:19 PM |
 
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Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I've never understood this. I often see tasting notes with descriptions including references to spices, etc. Do they add spices when making wine? |
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jcarney
Joined: May 22, 2006
Posts: 127
Location: San Francisco
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Feb 13, 2007 - 12:35 AM |
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No they don't add any spices. Each grape has its own specific aroma and flavor. For example, Chardonnay often has hints of vanilla. |
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EBJ
Joined: Feb 24, 2007
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Location: Thousand Oaks
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July 17, 2007 - 01:21 PM |
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Also, each area, location, region, territory etc., has its own mineral compostion which then creates unique aromas and flavors within the grapes. |
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VineLanguage
Joined: Aug 10, 2007
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Location: California
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Aug 10, 2007 - 11:51 AM |
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Aahh...thus begins your journey into unfolding the mysticism of the grape! From my perspective, one of the most enjoyable attributes of wine tasting is guessing the flavors you taste or smell. A juicy petite syrah might have the silky finish of milk chocolate, or a chardonnay can have the aromas of fresh buttered popcorn.But the ensuing aroma or taste will be nothing like what you expected. Certainly more intriguing than opening a can of Coke! |
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WineBuff
Joined: Mar 18, 2007
Posts: 120
Location: Green Bay, WI
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Aug 14, 2007 - 12:53 PM |
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full-bodied
Joined: Aug 11, 2006
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Location: Munich, Germany
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Sep 13, 2007 - 11:11 AM |
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For all your wine tasting questions, why don't you join a local wine club! |
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SN
Joined: Aug 01, 2006
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Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Oct 01, 2007 - 11:09 AM |
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Also, why don't you try a book on wine basics, which should cover any tasting question you might have. |
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kiwi
Joined: Jan 23, 2007
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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Oct 17, 2007 - 12:10 PM |
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Good idea. Give "The Everything Wine Book" by Nowak & Wichman a try. |
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RedRedWine
Joined: Sep 19, 2007
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Location: Houston, TX
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Jan 29, 2008 - 08:36 PM |
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Here is another wine book: "Kiss Guide To Wine" by Robert Joseph & Margaret Rand. This book might answer many of your wine tasting questions. |
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CoastalWine
Joined: July 16, 2007
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Location: San Diego, CA
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Feb 07, 2008 - 02:22 PM |
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Just keep on tasting all types of wines. If possible have a chat with as many winemakers as possible. You will find out that each wine region, area, terrain, etc. will create different Wine Tasting Questions. |
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AlexandraJ
Joined: Jan 20, 2007
Posts: 106
Location: Agoura Hills Calif
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Mar 14, 2008 - 05:35 PM |
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Not only the wine region, area, chemicals in soil, terroir, etc. plus the different varietals present some taste of spices. What spices are you looking for? |
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RedRedWine
Joined: Sep 19, 2007
Posts: 113
Location: Houston, TX
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Mar 22, 2008 - 05:08 PM |
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If you consider some of the heartier Red Wines, aren't the spices mostly pepper related, isn't that true? |
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MrG
Joined: June 03, 2006
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Location: Agoura Hills, CA
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Apr 03, 2008 - 02:13 PM |
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Apparently, full-bodied Red Wines like Syrah, Zinfandel, etc. have many times a touch of spice/pepper. Believe that this spice/pepper touch is generated by the Varietals & Local Area Land Chemical Composition? Who knows a better answer? |
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WineBuff
Joined: Mar 18, 2007
Posts: 120
Location: Green Bay, WI
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Apr 06, 2008 - 10:35 PM |
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Mentioned this already. On you next Wine Tasting Party, please ask the present Experts and Wine Makers re: Spices and Wine Making, surely they will have some anwers, don't you think? |
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aussie
Joined: Dec 28, 2006
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Location: Moorpark, California
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Apr 26, 2008 - 01:25 PM |
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Good Points, also you will find out that Taste of Wines depend on: Area/Locations, Environment, Soil/Earth, Geography, Climate, Terroir, etc. What wine AVA/Applellation and Varietals re: Spices, are you looking for? |
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