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Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of grape juice. The natural chemical balance of grapes is such that they can ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes or other nutrients. Wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast which consume the sugars found in the grapes and convert them into alcohol. Various varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts are used depending on the types of wine produced.

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Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of grape juice. The natural chemical balance of grapes is such that they can ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes or other nutrients. Wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast which consume the sugars found in the grapes and convert them into alcohol. Various varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts are used depending on the types of wine produced.

Although other fruits such as apples and berries can also be fermented, the resultant "wines" are normally named after the fruit from which they are produced (for example, apple wine or elderberry wine) and are generically known as fruit wine or country wine (not to be confused with the French term vin du pays). Others, such as barley wine and rice wine (e.g. sake), are made from starch-based materials and resemble beer and spirit more than wine, while ginger wine is fortified with brandy. In these cases, the use of the term "wine" is a reference to the higher alcohol content, rather than production process. The commercial use of the English word "wine" (and its equivalent in other languages) is protected by law in many jurisdictions.

Wine has a rich history dating back to around 6000 BC and is thought to have originated in areas now within the borders of Israel, Georgia and Iran. Wine probably appeared in Europe at about 4500 BC in what is now Bulgaria and Greece, and was very common in ancient Greece, Thrace and Rome. Wine has also played an important role in religion throughout history. The Greek god Dionysos and the Roman equivalent Bacchus represented wine, and the drink is also used in Christian and Jewish ceremonies such as the Eucharist and Kiddush.

The word "wine" derives from the Proto-Germanic *winam, an early borrowing from the Latin vinum, "wine" or "(grape) vine", itself derived from the Proto-Indo-European stem *win-o- (cf. Ancient Greek - oînos, Aeolic Greek - woinos). Similar words for wine or grapes are found in the Semitic languages (cf. Arabic ﻭﻳﻦ wayn) and in Georgian (ğvino); some consider the term to be a wanderwort, or "wandering word".

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Main: History of wine Archaeological evidence suggests that the earliest production of wine, made by fermenting grapes, took place in sites in Israel, Georgia and Iran, from as early as 6000 BC. These locations are all within the natural area of the European grapevine Vitis vinifera.

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MC

What red wines go well with red sauce enchiladas?

MCEw. I don't think any red wine would go with red sauce .... thats what Margaritas are for hunny! if you're going to a wine party and HAVE to bring wine you should make something else.
alan c

What are a few good inexpensive red wines for everyday drinking?

alan cIf you don't have a great amount of experience with wine, you may like a good merlot--many brands, or a grenache rose. Anything else will be stronger and less sweet, including cabernet, shiraz, Hung...
American Hero

How can I tell which wines are dry, and which wines are sweeter?

American HeroMost common off-dry (slightly sweet) to very sweet: Blush: White Zinfandel, White Merlot White: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chenin Blanc, Muscat. Red: Lambrusco or Beaujolais Dessert: Sau...
Grimjeff

Which wines would you recommend that are on the sweet side?

GrimjeffRieslings, Zinfandel (especially old vine Zins), and Gewurtraminers are typically sweet. Dessert wines such as Muscat and Port are really sweet. Some suggestions: (These can be purchased at a l...
Dylan M

Are there any resources on how to better identify wines in a blind tasting?

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