Welcome to Gordon’s “Vine.Q.” brought to you by the knowledgable and friendly folks at Gordon’s Fine Wine & Liquors with locations in Waltham and Watertown. Food and wine have never been this fun and interactive! Come to Gordon’s Fine Wine & Culinary Center to heighten your senses, sharpen your palate, and learn applicable culinary skills. We offer a wide range of seminars including cooking classes, food and alcohol pairing, wine education, as well as opportunities to hear from the winemakers themselves!
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1. What are the main blending grapes in Bordeaux?
The main blending grapes in Bodeaux consist of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec, petit verdot, cabernet franc.
2. What’s the difference between sparkling wine and Champagne?
Sparkling wine is the term for any wine with bubbles from any part of the world. “Champagne” is sparkling wine from the region of Champagne, France. It is illegal to label any sparkling wine “Champagne” that does not come from that region.
3. What’s the difference between Old World and New World wines?
“Old World” is the term for wines from Europe. They are typically produced in a more traditional style and follow the many ordinances instated by the EU, which puts restrictions on things such as yields, varietals, irrigation, etc. “Old World” wines are known for being more restrained, nuanced, typically less overtly fruity and earthier than wines from the “New World.” New World wines encompass all areas outside of Europe including the US, South America, South
Africa, and Oceania. New World wines are less regulated, so winemakers have the freedom to be more creative and innovative in their production methods. This can be a good or bad thing, depending on who you ask. NW wines tend to be bigger, bolder, fruitier, higher in alcohol and often oakier. Mind you, these are generalizations and don’t always hold true.
4. From what countries/regions can you find the best “value” wines?
Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Portugal
Welcome to Gordon’s “Vine.Q.” brought to you by the knowledgable and friendly folks at Gordon’s Fine Wine & Liquors with locations in Waltham and Watertown. Food and wine have never been this fun and interactive! Come to Gordon’s Fine Wine & Culinary Center to heighten your senses, sharpen your palate, and learn applicable culinary skills. We offer a wide range of seminars including cooking classes, food and alcohol pairing, wine education, as well as opportunities to hear from the winemakers themselves!
