11 Facts About Wine

Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine.

Wine aroma comes from volatile compounds released into the air.

Wine is a popular and important drink that accompanies and enhances a wide range of cuisines, from the simple and traditional stews to the most sophisticated and complex haute cuisines.

Wine is drunk without the accompaniment of a meal in wine bars or with a selection of cheeses .

Wine is important in cuisine not just for its value as a drink, but as a flavor agent, primarily in stocks and braising, since its acidity lends balance to rich savory or sweet dishes.

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Wine sauce is an example of a culinary sauce that uses wine as a primary ingredient.

Wine is an integral part of Jewish laws and traditions.

Wine was used in Eucharistic rites by all Protestant groups until an alternative arose in the late 19th century.

Wine contains ethyl alcohol, the chemical in beer and distilled spirits.

Wine refrigerators offer a smaller alternative to wine cellars and are available in capacities ranging from small, 16-bottle units to furniture-quality pieces that can contain 500 bottles.

Wine refrigerators are not ideal for aging, but rather serve to chill wine to the proper temperature for drinking.