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Wine 101, Part 8 - Steps to Tasting Wine: Sight
Next, I am going to talk about the three steps to tasting wine. They are sight, smell, and taste.
Wine 101, Part 7 - Reds Versus Whites
First, the difference between red wine and white wine. The juice from all grapes is white. The red color only resides in the grape skins, not in the juice. When wine is fermented without the skins, the wine remains white regardless of the grape color. Color is determined by how long the juice is in contact with the skin of the grape. So some are white, some are red, and some are blush. As a rule, white wines are usually made from white grapes; but white wine can also be made from the juice of red grapes.
An ACComac “First”
In any endeavor, there can only be one "first". The tract of land on which Accomac Inn was built has the unique distinction of being the one and only first official land grant on the west bank of the Susquehanna River, and one of the first to be granted an official patent.
Chief William Anderson
There is not much known about James Anderson, but it is worthy of note that it is believed that the great Chief William Anderson of Anderson, Indiana, born circa 1761, was the son of James Anderson and a Delaware Indian woman who prior to the Revolutionary War resided below Harrisburg on the Susquehanna River.
Wine 101, Part 6 - A Bit About Taste
Taste comes from the taste buds located on the tongue. Some people have more of these taste buds and, therefore, have a heightened sense of taste. If you ever wondered why wine experts spit wine out, it is because there are no taste buds in the back of the throat; so nothing is gained by swallowing.
Wine 101, Part 5 - Becoming a Wine Aficionado
When you first start drinking and buying wine, it can be a truly bewildering experience – a world where everybody seems to know more than you. Truly knowledgeable talk about wine is hard to come by. So, you are going to have to figure out what you like and don’t like on your own. And, your likes and dislikes will change. In the beginning, most people gravitate to lighter, sweeter wines. Later they prefer heavier, more full-bodied wines. It’s like what we have all seen with Starbucks. Regular coffee is no longer enough. We all now want something stronger, more intense, like a double espresso.4
WINE 101, PART 4 - The Most Popular White Wines
Continuing our discussion of the most popular wines, let’s take a look at the whites. The two I have included are Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
The Line Is Drawn
It wasn't until 1736 that the last Indian claims to lands west of the Susquehanna River were extinguished by treaty, and Pennsylvania officials immediately began to grant warrants for these western lands. In the meantime, abuse and outrage reigned in the area around what is now Wrightsville between supporters of territorial claims of both Pennsylvania and Maryland. These incursions by Maryland were not looked on favorably, as various supporters of one colony or the other strove to influence the issue, both by argument and by gun.
Wine 101, Part 3 - The Most Popular Red Wines
There are about 50 different grape varieties. I’m going to only briefly mention six that make up the four most popular red wines and two most popular whites. These will be the ones you will most likely find in our State Stores and on restaurant wine lists.
Land Controversy
This 200-acre parcel of land was part of the ongoing controversy between the Maryland and Pennsylvania authorities for lands west of the Susquehanna River.
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"Redefining Fresh" means keeping you up-to-date with regular posts from the Accomac Inn. Visit our blog often for information on everything from what's seasonal and sensational in our kitchen, to enlightening essays on wine. We'll even publish occasional posts on the Inn's rich history, dating back to the 1700s. Among the regular contributors will be Chef Andre.
