Wine
Wine Basics Wine Wine is a type of alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes or other fruits. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast consumes the sugars found in the […]
Beer
Beer Basics Beer Beer is a type of alcoholic beverage made from grain, hops, yeast, and water. The basic process of making beer involves mashing the grains, boiling them with hops, and adding yeast to ferment the mixture and produce alcohol. Different types of grain, hops, and yeast are used to produce different styles of […]
Distillation
Distillation Basics Distillation Distillation is a process that is used to separate and purify liquids based on their different boiling points. It involves heating a mixture of liquids to a temperature at which one or more of the liquids will vaporize, or turn into a gas. The vapor is then collected and cooled, causing […]
Whisky
Whisky Basics Whisky, also spelled whiskey, is a type of alcoholic beverage made from grain and aged in oak barrels. The word whisky comes from the Gaelic word “uisge beatha,” which means “water of life.” There are many different types of whisky, including Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, and Japanese, and each type has its own unique […]
A Little about Wine Tasting!
Wine Tasting Basics Wine Tasting Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. While the practice of wine tasting is centuries old, it has become more refined over time and is now a highly respected art form. There are several steps involved in wine tasting. The first step is to look at the […]
Shaw + Smith Australia – A Diamond in the Rough!
Shaw + Smith Australia A diamond in the rough! “One of Australia’s most iconic wineries.” – The Wine Consult Shaw+Smith was established in 1989, and is situated in the heart of the Adelaide Hills, a merefive minutes drive south of Balhannah. Their viticultural practices have highly contributed to the quality of their wines, and their […]