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Personalised Wine Bottles
Gifting has evolved as the times have passed. From giving fruits and flowers, today we are in a time when people have started considering highly customised and personalised gifts for their dear ones. The best part of personalised gifts is the added value they convey to the person receiving the gift. One such gift which delivers a strong impact is personalised wine bottles.
Giving wine bottles as presents is not anything new, and today is almost part of the culture.
You could spend economically and get the best of wines as a gift; however none of them would match up to the happiness delivered by personalised wine bottles. You could gift the bottle as such, or get it delivered in a premium silk lined gift box. Not to mention the personalised card that would go along with it. Moreover, personalised wine bottles are a gift for every occasion. You could walk with it into a birthday party, an anniversary or a wedding; and it’d suit one occasion as much as it does another.
It is only natural that not everyone is fond of every drink. And for this very reason the gift portals offer you exquisite choices of wines to choose – from red wine, white wine to rose wine. The bottle would retain its charm and customisation regardless of the drink you choose.
For the wine drinkers, you get to choose from an array of red wine, rose wine and white wine. These wines which start from a very affordable rate of £14.99, would suit to the taste buds of every wine lover.
These personalised wine bottles can also be come with other unique gift items like a newspaper dated from the year of the anniversary or birthday. All of these are possible through the new age online gift portals. Not only do you get to choose such exquisite gifts, you could do it within the comfort of your home.
Leverage River Wine Rum
“To Wuliangye River, led by wine-oriented development strategy, people feel great pressure.” March 22, in Chengdu to participate in rum in Maotai Group dealer Ping Xu says.
He having been said? Sichuan liquor due to set off a “scent” revolution. Decade sword, Wuliangye, Tuopai devaluation Maotai liquor, Langjiu the new push and flavor liquor, the second-tier Sichuan wine also introduce new flavor – 17 On the afternoon of the first stock company Wuliangye Maotai Liquor “Yongfu sauce wine” available in Chengdu, the annual capacity of 27,000 tons, surpassing annual output of 2 million tons of Maotai Liquor leading enterprises – Maotai, became Maotai liquor production championship. So far, China’s wine industry began in the 2000 King of the strategic end-flavor Lu Zhen Rong; 18, Langjiu Group announced the launch of the groom and flavor of wine and said it would move more flavor enterprise development; In addition, the Group has a high-profile Tuopai launched its first Maotai spirit “swallowing of the peace,” adding that its production capacity of nearly ten thousand tons, second-tier wine Sichuan Syrian government also launched a soft elegant wine and liquor flavor.
In the increasingly competitive wine market, today, introduce new flavor of the wine can become a Sichuan development of new blue ocean? 2010 rum can become a starting point for the development of new wine in Sichuan?
Decade, the new scent Secret brew
“This is to meet consumer demand, while the move taken by the diversified development.” In the “Yongfu sauce wine” is published at a news conference, Wuliangye Group Chairman Wang Guochun disclosed, the company started in 2000, the idea of wine in preparation for more kinds of development planning. By 2002, butter wine production will reach 2.7 million tons. Through continuous testing to improve the current wine sauce production process has become perfect.
“The first time I heard Wuliangye wants to wine sauce, the feeling did not understand, but in goods, in view of its products, I felt this wine will definitely fire.” Internally renowned wine experts Yong-Song Hu spoke highly of the “Yongfu wine sauce.”
Now can not buy taste? Taste like? Packaging How? How much? Know Wuliangye launched the “Yongfu wine sauce”, the Group’s chief engineer Li China Tuopai asked eagerly. “Because we are well over a decade to build, it introduced the first Maotai liquor ‘swallowing of the peace’.” Langjiu Chairman Wang Jun, Lin said that the flavor is conducive to innovation and expand the market space, Langjiu the introduction of the groom and flavor alcohol will be at the same time toward the production of Maotai, aroma, and three kinds of spirits of wine flavor enterprise development.
Liquor development of a new blue ocean
“We are confident to achieve sales of 10,000 tons this year.” 17, Yongfu sauce on behalf of the general distributor of wine, silver-based Trade Development (Shenzhen) Company Chairman Leung Kwok-hing, said that in 3 months full product to market. “It’s the industry, the impact will be enormous.” It is understood that in the past Luzhou-flavor liquor a single large room for market growth has been limited, at present the total Maotai liquor market is also very small, there are only the scale of tens of thousands of tons of , accounting for only 20% of total sales of liquor.
“It indicates that Maotai liquor market still has room for growth.” Wuliangye AG, Tang, chairman of the bridge that, according to Wuliangye development plan, by 2020, the Group will achieve sales income of 100 billion yuan, of which the primary industry should be The sales income of more than 20 billion yuan. The realization of this strategic goal, the company will resolutely carry out the main wine industry “a business-based” development strategy, the company became a true industry leader. Not just industrial scale and sales revenue, but also the number of kinds of wine. Therefore, the introduction of Maotai products are also the focus of strategies to achieve this goal.
Lee will explain, “swallowing the peace,” the current situation is very satisfactory sales and investment. “Swallow the peace,” the high-end positioning, market price at around 1,200 yuan per bottle, the market prospect. “Sichuan liquor in recent years, maintained a sound momentum of rapid development, the most important reason for thanks to product innovation, marketing innovation of the all-round innovation.” 18, held in Chengdu, China wine Innovation Forum on the competitiveness of the provincial Food Industry Association, predicted that all CUI, flavor innovation is expected to lead the development trend of Sichuan wine in a new one.
Wine Making Recipe
Below you will find the basic steps to making a delicious wine. This method can used both for whites and reds. It’s great for beginning winemakers who are looking for a simple recipe, with simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
11 ½ kg of Grapes
5 ½ kg of sugar
10-11 liters of Water (plus more for topping)
2 ½ tsp. dried Pectic Enzyme
5 Campden Tablets
4 tsp. Yeast Nutrient
1 package of Wine Making Yeast
6 ½ tsp. Sparkalloid
Winemaking Method:
1. Put 5 Campden tablets in a jug of water and spray the solution onto your work area. Let act for 10 minutes. Rinse and let air-dry.
2. Use a crushing grate to process our grapes. Extract as much juice as possible, and remember to remove any stems.
3. Dissolve 4 kg of the sugar into 8 liters of warm water. Pour into primary fermentor, along with the must.
4. Add water to the fermentor until you reach the 5-½ gallon marker.
5. Use a hydrometer to test the prepared must. You must look for a SG of 1.113-1.1123, and a PA of 15.
6. If the hydrometer reads the proper numbers, allow the must to rest for one day.
7. Combine the yeast nutrient with yeast, some sugar and lukewarm water. This will activate the yeast. Let sit for 20-30 minutes. It should become bubbly and cloudy.
8. Incorporate the yeast mixture into the fermentor and cover, without mixing.
9. For best results, temperatures must be between 18°C-24°C. Once two days elapse, mix the fermenting must once or twice a day to ensure even fermentation, for 5-7 days.
10. Test the mixture in a hydrometer for a SG of 1.03.
11. Eliminate any pulp from the top using a strain. Make sure to remove any liquid that has been left behind in the pulp.
12. Use a hose to siphon the wine into a secondary fermentor. Once again, top with water to 5-½ gallon marker and equip the carboy with a wet airlock. Allow to ferment for another 4-6 weeks.
13. Siphon the wine once more.
14. Use a fining agent, such as 6 ½ teaspoons of Sparkalloid to clarify the wine.
15. At this stage, maintain wine at temperatures between 5-10 degrees Celsius.
16. Before you bottle, you should taste the wine for sweetness. If you decide to add more sugar, make it into syrup so that it thoroughly dissolves in the wine. To stop any yeast being awakened by the sugar, add a dose of crushed Campden tablets or sodium bisulfite. If adding sugar, allow to rest for at least one week before you bottle.
California White Wine – Chardonnay
One of the things I’ve learned already in this adventure of starting a wine club is that many people have tons of questions about grapes and different varietals of wine. In an effort to help educate people and answer some of these basic questions I’ve put together a few basics about some popular wines.
California Chardonnay:
The undisputed queen of the California White Wines, Chardonnay is a popular choice for many reasons.
Tasting Notes:
People generally describe Chardonnay as a crisp clean white wine. You’ll find small fig, citrus, tropical fruit or apple flavors in most bottles. More recently Chardonnay has started to be aged in oak barrels which gives the resulting wine a much deeper oak flavor which can be the strongest of all the flavors in the wine. One common thread with Chardonnay from all over the world, the balance of sugar and acid is outstanding and makes it an entirely drinkable wine for wine lovers and novices alike.
What Grape is It?
Genetic studies show that the grape is actually a cross between the Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc grapes. California Chardonnay is typically grown in cool valleys because the fruit ripens so quickly that producers need to slow the process down in order to keep the alcohol content to a reasonable level.
History of the wine in California:
Although first planted in the 1800’s the grape was nearly forgotten during prohibition when farmers and wine makers were forced to take Chardonnay fields out and replace them with grapes with thicker skins so transport and concealment would be easier. A few patches in more rugged terrain survived, especially in the Santa Cruz mountains and the grape started a full scale comeback in the 1970’s. It is now the stable of the California white wine industry and the most popular white wine in the world.
Important Notes:
Chardonnay is generally thought of as one of the easiest wines to create. In fact many observers of the wine industry feel that any average winemaker can create an outstanding Chardonnay given the growing conditions within California’s cool valleys.
Pricing Structure:
Chardonnay under $ 8 or so per bottle will have some significant issues.
$ 8-$ 20 Typically good balance and complexity, but lacking in oak flavoring.
$ 20-$ 40 Great Chardonnays in this price range
$ 40+ Unless your palate and nose for wine is exceptional, you most likely will not be able to tell the difference between a $ 20 bottle scored at 92 points and a $ 80 bottle scored at 94 points by the major wine critics in the world.
To Sum It Up:
We don’t plan to offer Chardonnay through either of our initial two Uncorked Ventures wine clubs. Frankly you can find many good bottles of Chardonnay at lower price points that are readily available.
Vintage Guide
2007 92 D/H
2006 88 D
2005 94 D/H
2004 91 D
2003 90 D
2002 95 D
2001 96 D
2000 88 D
1999 89 D
1998 85 D
1997 93 D
1996 90 D
1995 91 D
1994 94 D
1993 90 D
1992 92 D
1991 94 D
1990 90 D
RATING:
95-100 Spectacular. Most producers made very good wines at all levels
90-94 Excellent. The best wines should be great. Consistency throughout the vintage.
85-89 Very Good. The best producers made top wines. Inconsistent thru the lower levels.
80-86 Good. Many producers made good wines with some inconsistency at the bottom.
75-79 Middling. Choose your producers carefully. Only the best may have made a top wine.
70-74 Below Average. Tough vintage to make good wines.
Under 70 A Poor vintage. Spend your money very carefully.
STATUS:
D=Drink
D/H=Drink or Hold
H=Hold
I hope this has helped you make an informed decision when buying a bottle of Chardonnay. Just remember, vintage is important with wine.
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South African Dessert Wines
Dessert wines are, by definition, high in alcohol. This alcohol is made from the increased concentration of sugar in these wines and the two combine to define them. The ratio of water to sugar can be changed by actually adding sugar, unfermented grape juice or honey before fermentation or must afterward. Alternatively, wine makers may opt to remove water during production, increasing the concentration of sugar in the volume of wine. Drying the grapes into raisins and then using these to make the wine achieves this sweetened effect too, as does freezing some of the water out of the wine, making what is known as “ice wine”. Adding Botrytis cinerea desiccates the grapes and increases their sugar content, having a similar effect.
Certain grapes, such as the Muscat, are sweeter by their very nature. These and other varieties are made sweeter by being picked only once they are completely ripe and have their highest sugar levels. The more sun these grapes get, the sweeter they become, so wine farmers rely very much on a hot, sunny summer. To improve their grapes’ chances of maximum exposure, the farmer may choose to clip away any leaves casting a shadow on the grapes below them on the vine. This approach renders different versions of each wine every harvest, creating an unreliable (but always natural) product. One of South Africa’s most famous Muscats was the Constantia of old, and this is likely to have been sweetened in this natural way.
When selecting a dessert wine, it is vital that the wine is sweeter than the dish it is accompanying. Chocolate has a bitter base taste and this does not match well with sweet dessert wines. Baked goods with nuts and honey are far more suitably enjoyed with a sugary and flavorsome wine. Sweet, ripe fruits are also fantastically set off by a good dessert wine. When a fortified or dessert wine is well made, though, it can be enjoyed as the perfect end to a hearty meal all on its own. It should be served slightly chilled if it is white, and at room temperature if it is a red wine.
The very sweet dessert wines are not matured for very long, whereas ports are aged for far longer periods. The aging process is largely determined by the size of the oak vats in which the wine is placed. The larger the vat, the longer its contents will take to mature.
While dessert wines may be regarded by some wine connoisseurs as being inferior or subordinate to their more ‘savory’ counterparts, they have earned acclaim over the years. Their rich, sugary body is offset by their syrupy texture and alcoholic warmth, a winning combination by even the most discerning of palate’s standards.