INTRODUCTION TO A TASTE OF TEXAS I have tasted many of the wines from different wineries around the state. I know we have crisp, oaky, buttery chardonnays, full bodied flavorful cabs, and velvety smooth silky merlots. I personally feel that our wines stand up to any in the world. In fact I believe that any region in the world with the right climate, technical know how, and the time to mature can produce excellent wine. It always takes time. Most of our of our fifty states now grow their own grapes and make their own wine. HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO TASTING WINE. Sight - A very important feature to wine is the color. Examine it closely. You may want to be wary of a cloudy or brownish coloring. This usually means the wine is bad. When possible choose a glass with a large enough bowl for swirling. This opens up the wine allowing oxygen in. It also helps you to see more of the true color. Smell - A prerequisite to taste is smell. This will help identify certain properties, and is usually an indication of like or dislike. Taste - Not too fast. Sip and allow to run all over your tongue. Allow yourself to experience as much of the flavor as possible. Swallow - Savor. Pay attention to the aftertaste. With a good wine it should be smooth, silky flavorful, and lasting. Everyone tastes differently. Don't ever let any one dictate what you should taste. Trust your own senses. A few descriptive words for wine: ACETIC, AFTERTASTE, BALANCED, EARTHY, DELICATE, DEVELOPED, FINISH, FLAT, FULL-BODIED, GRAPEY, HERBACEOUS, METALLIC, NUTTY, NOSE, OLD, OAKY, SOFT, SILKY, TART, THIN, VANILLA, VELVETY, WATERY, WOODY, YEASTY, YOUNG LAUNCHING A NEW WINE! Read about it here.

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