Fine Wine

Joseph S asked:


I want to find some glasses for red wine, that have a sharp rim, but I dont want to spend over a hundred dollars for glasses. Can anyone help

Kimball

Corina Clemence asked:


The Loire Valley wine area is situated south west of Paris typically a little over two hours drive from the Paris peripherique and extending out as far as Nantes. It is a region blessed with a mild climate and fertile soil, allowing for the production of diverse appellations with vast degrees of character.

The Loire Valley is most famous for producing fine white wine such as Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadet with accounts for 75% percent of the wine produced in the area. As well as these pleasant white wines, you can enjoy the delightful, fruity and pleasant reds produced in the Loire Valley, such as Cabernet Franc and Gamay.

For lovers of fine wine and all finer things in life, one would be hard-pressed to find a better setting than the exquisite famous fertile valley of the Loire River; a region seeped in rich history from regal chateaux to its long viticulture tradition.

A fairytale wine-tasting adventure awaits the wine lover touring the Loire Valley as wine-tasting can be enjoyed along with visits to many amazing historic castles sprinkled throughout the region. Chateau Chambord which is the largest Loire Valley chateau and the architecturally breathtaking Chateau Chenonceau spanning the River Cher are just two of many jaw-droppers for tourists to enjoy.

The Loire Valley is also a popular destination for followers of the Holy Grail and the Knights Templar because it is so seeped in history and because of the close association with Leonardo Da Vinci.

Fans of Leonard Da Vinci can visit Chateau Clos Luce and see frescoes painted by his pupils and admire his study, salons, kitchen, bedrooms, and the chapel. His drawings and paintings are set out in the park of the chateau with giant models of the most amazing machines he invented with voice-overs of Leonardo da Vinci and his disciple Melzi.

Chateau Chaumont lies on the banks of the Loire River opposite the Touraine-Amboise vineyards and it holds an international garden festival each year from April to October being France’s equivalent of the Chelsea Garden Fair. Last year the theme was play and many of the gardens on exhibit were highly interactive and a great success with both children and adults. This year the theme is going to be mobility.

Self-guided wine tours can be combined with hot air ballooning, hiking, or bicycling through the picturesque countryside. All wine lovers should make their next wine tasting holiday destination the Loire Valley because the excitement of their senses will stretch far beyond their palate. Many of the historic chateaux hold light and soundevents at night during summer. For chateau enthusiasts staying at a chateau can heighten the enjoyment of your vacation. Remember to bring lots of film or memory for your camera, as there really is not a more splendid wine region in the world.



William

Kris Koonar asked:


California draws millions of tourists from all over the world, every year. One of the main attractions in California is the Napa Valley. It is recorded that the valley draws more than five million tourists each year. A visit to the Napa Valley is full of some of the most amazingly aromatic, visual, culinary delights. Wine connoisseurs and chefs from all over the world undeniably learn and enjoy from a visit to this beautiful Valley. The main attractions are the world-renowned wine tours. They offer a peek into the wine making process and an opportunity to taste some fine wines. The Napa Valley wine tours are more than just a holiday experience.

Although Napa Valley is set amidst an abundance of panoramic beauty, it is the vineyards and the wine industry and production of fine wines that make this beautiful place one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world. Napa Valley wine tours flaunt some of the finest wineries in the world. Visitors are taken via a 30-mile valley that starts at Napa, passes through Yountville, Oakville, St Helena and finally Calistoga.

The tours begin in the mornings and end before 6, in the evening. Most tours feature visits to three or four wineries. It hardly matters if you are a connoisseur or a novice; you get to experience the process of wine making from the beginning to the final bottling and indulge in the luxury of tasting fine wines. The tours offer the opportunity to avail of your favorite wines at discounted rates. For the wine aficionados, wine touring is extremely fascinating, with the winemaking procedure and sessions with the wine maker himself. For the learners, the wine tasting experience can be fun. The tours also help to enroll with local cooking classes, headed by some world famous chef, enjoy luncheon with the winemaker, attend seminars related to winemaking and even indulge in special bicycle rides, hot air balloon travel and go river rafting. What is more, wine tours provide you with the opportunity to soak in all the heavenly panoramic sights of beautiful Napa Valley.

Most wine tour companies start from San Francisco and provide tourists with different services. Some companies have special packages and tie ups with some of the oldest private wineries, while others take their guests on a number of different tours. Some companies follow a preset itinerary and program, while others modify the tours to meet the requests, needs and budget of their guests. Depending on your budget, you can travel in sedans, tourist buses, trains or even a limousine, making your tour a luxurious experience. The fees range from $60 and can go up to $200, depending on the package. While touring, you can either carry your own packed lunch or you could opt to dine at any of the popular local restaurants.

Tourists can learn a great deal about Chardonnays, the wines that have aged for about twenty years and more. If the tourist group prefers red wine, they get to visit a vineyard that is famous for producing red wines. The owner of each winery gives the tourist group a tour of the property. Once the tour is over, the company drops each tourist off, at their respective lodging.

The Napa Valley tourist train runs on a daily basis and halts at two very popular wineries. The journey lasts for about three hours and showcases the pride and delight of Napa Valley.



Freeman

benny asked:


i dont care how much it costs just gimme the name of the finest red wine ever?

Abel