Wine Facts

What wine favored by hip hop artists was first bottled at the request of a Russian czar?  Ans.:Cristal which is bottled in clear glass bottles was created for Alexander II.

Wine Facts

What is Spain's most planted grape?  Answer:  Aire'n which represents 30% of all grapes grown in Spain.  Much is used in making Spanish brandy.

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What are five required items for American wine labels?
Answer:
1) Vintner (who made it)
2) Where was is grown
3) What type of wine is it: red, white, rose', sparkling
4) Volume of the bottle
5) The alcohol percentage

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You just ordered a bottle of Vouvray...What type of wine is this?
Answer:Vouvray is an appellation in France's Loire Valley. There the grape Chenin Blanc is used to make white wines that may range from dry to very sweet.

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What are wine "legs" and what do they indicate?
Answer: The sheen of wine on the sides of the glass that forms when it is swirled are the legs or tears. They are an indication of the alcohol content!