Online Wine Buyers Guide

Wine has become one of the most popular beverage that forms a significant part of multi cuisines. Whether it is a business meeting or a special event to rejoice, a social party or a religious congregation, you will surly find a wine toast.

Wines can be served along with simple, traditional and even complex food delicacies. Among the known types red and white wine are popular because they have very little alcohol content.

Which wine would you like to have? A variety of wines are available in the market today. They can be generally classified into the following types.

Blended wine – Wines made from more than a single grape variety are known as blended wines. JACOBS CREEK SHIRAZ ROSE 2004 is a vibrant pink wine. Barossa Light Red (low alc) is fruity red and low in alcohol.

Fortified wine – Fortification is a process by which additional alcohol such as brandy has been added. Such wines may be harsh or wild flavoured. Seppelt Para Liqueur Port 1980 is balanced with fine brandy spirit. Campbells Merchant Prince Rare Muscat has rich raisin fruit flavours.

Kosher wine – Wines that are created, bottled, opened, handled, and poured only by Jews are known as kosher wines. Wines that have been heated to near boiling are called Mevushal wines.

Red wine – When the grape skin is kept in contact with the juice during fermentation, the wine gets a red colour. Email Offer - Taylors Promised Land Cabernet Shiraz 2004 is a deep purple colour with an intense perfume. Kangas Leap Cabernet Sauvignon gives good value for money.

Sparkling wine – Sparkling wines are fermented twice, once in an open container and second time in a sealed container. Reynella Sparkling Shiraz has a deep rich colour. Dom Perignon Enotheque 1962 and Moet Chandon Brut Imperial N.V. 15L are from the Champagne region of France.

White wine – When the grape skins are removed from the juice before fermentation, it results in a pale yellowish wine. A white wine made from a very dark grape may appear pink or blush. Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 2001 is sweet white Bordeaux wine. Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 1995 is a vibrant straw in colour.

Wine packs – Wine packed in its own box, makes an ideal gift for special occasions. Whether you are celebrating with your friends or colleagues, you can buy wine packs of any size, from single pieces to 16 piece packs. TRUE VALUE MIXED 16 - code X contains 16 wines of quality and flavour. For special occasions, check out EXECUTIVE MIXED DOZEN - code G, which contains a brilliant ion of wines.

What are the wine varieties available? Wines made from a single variety of grapes are known as wine varietals. Depending on the ingredients used and the time when it was prepares, the tastes vary accordingly. Cabernet Sauvignon – Also known as “a varietal without faults, Cabernet Sauvignon varietals have a well defined aroma and an attractive finish. RICHMOND GROVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2001 is a medium bodied wine. Penfolds Bin 58 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon 1961 is grown in South Australia. Cabernet Merlot – Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with Merlot, a softer grape to give the wine a fruity richness. Coonawarra 2004 Cabernet Merlot has aromas of plumy fruit. Petaluma Chardonnay 2004 is a clean and elegant wine. Cabernet Shiraz – Shiraz blended with Cabernet give the wine a dark pepper flavour. These type of wines have a drier finish than most grapes. Email Offer - Taylors Promised Land Cabernet Shiraz 2004 has lovely peppery flavours. Penfolds Bin 90A Cabernet Shiraz 1990 has an almost impenetrable deep colour. Chambourcin – Chambourcin grapes have thick skins and high tannins, resulting in wines with good structure and exotic, fruity flavours. dArenberg Sparkling Chambourcin N.V. has a vibrant crimson and purple colour. Champagne – Champagne is a sparkling white wine made from grapes grown in champagne. It may be fortified with cognac. Moet Chandon Brut Imperial N.V. 15L is pale yellow with shades of green.