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Although good in animation, the stories seem to lack substance and fails to keep the attention of the viewers. Catherines Wine Tasting of 2005, and many others. The series follows the Bratz through their adventures in high school while working on their magazine (the real Bratz magazine hit newsstands as well: $54.90 for 13 issues) and fighting off Burdine's interns, the twins Kirstee and Kaycee, who the Bratz refer to collectively as the "Tweevils". The importance of blind tasting is demonstrated in the historic Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, the Ottawa Wine Tasting of 1981, the St. The show features Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha, and Jade as the main characters. This is done because knowing the identity of a wine easily prejudices tasters for or against it because of its geographic origin, price, reputation, or other considerations. In September 2005 a computer animated series based on the Bratz line of dolls began airing on 4Kids TV. Blind tasting of wine involves tasting and evaluating wines without any knowledge of their identities.

Featuring the voices of Wendie Malick as the antagonist Burdine Maxwell, Tia Mowry as Sasha, Soleil Moon Frye as Jade, Olivia Hack as Cloe, Lacey Chabert as Kirstee, and Kaley Cuoco as Kaycee. The quantity of sulfites in a glass of wine is the same as a serving of dried apricots. The subsequent Twiins releases moved away from this theme (Nona is the center of attention while Tess is the free spirit who does things her way; Valentina is a stylish fashion designer and Oriana is an edgy rock musician), though both new sets recycled the angel and devil keychains first included with Phoebe and Roxxi, to the dismay of some collectors. Many consumers who have adverse reactions to wine, such as headaches or hangovers, blame added sulfites but are probably reacting instead to naturally-occurring histamines. When the first set of Twiins was released, Phoebe and Roxxi looked exactly the same, though Phoebe was presented as the "Good Girl" and Roxxi was the "Lil' Devil," reflecting the somewhat hackneyed theme of good twin/evil twin. In the USA nearly all commercially produced wine, including that with no added sulfites, is required to state on the label "contains sulfites." In other countries they do not have to be declared on the label, leading to a common mistaken belief that only wine from the USA contains sulfites. Other issues include Jade from the Style It collection, whose alternate shirt featured a Chinese take-out box with a Japanese flag on it; Sasha, a dark-skinned character, was said on early boxes to be interested in hip-hop music, potentially supporting a stereotype of African-Americans. They can trigger a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction in a small percentage of consumers, primarily asthmatics.

As of this writing, May Lin has yet to appear in another Bratz collection, and is probably unlikely to be produced ever again. Sulfites (or sulphites) are chemicals that occur naturally in grapes and also are added to wine as a preservative. On top of that, her name is misspelled; a more appropriate spelling would have been something like "Meilin" or "Mei-lin." This made it appear that the design team had not properly researched appropriate names for the doll (as they had for Kumi, who was introduced as a kimono doll) and merely picked a name that would be perceived to be Japanese by the general public (and thereby perpetuating misconceptions about the Chinese and Japanese cultures being one and the same), which did not sit well with more cognizant collectors. Trace amounts of resveratrol exist in grapes, white wine and peanuts. May Lin sparked a bit of controversy because her name is Chinese, yet the doll was portrayed as Japanese. Sinclair of Harvard University and others claim that resveratrol is the active molecule responsible for the significant difference in lowering cancer risks and that the required amounts are only found in red wine. Bratz fans appreciate that the dolls feature characters of many ethnicities, most of no specific background, and that each is given her own name and set of clothing and accessories, instead of the long-time practice of doll manufacturers making their blonde and African-American dolls variants of the same character. Dr.

Others still are just glad to see their older children still finding dolls relevant in their lives; some parents even enjoy collecting Bratz themselves. However, recent studies show that only red wine reduces the risk of contracting several types of cancer where beer and other alcoholic beverages show no change. Others also praise the Bratz for breaking down female stereotypes reinforced by many other dolls, such as the fairy-tale princess or bride. Other studies have shown that similar beneficial effects on the heart can be obtained from drinking beer, and distilled spirits. On the other hand, since Bratz have natural leg lengths, large hips, and very modest chests, some parents are happy to see that dolls with what they perceive to be a more realistic body image are becoming popular. With excessive consumption, however, any health benefits are offset by the increased rate of various alcohol-related diseases, primarily cancers of mouth, upper respiratory tract, and ultimately, cirrhosis of liver. In actuality, the fabric piece under the Bratz Babyz' skirts (as well as those of the regular and Lil' Bratz) is merely functional, preventing the skirts from riding up over the hips of the doll. Red wine also contains a significant amount of flavonoids and red anthocyanin pigments that act as antioxidants.

The Bratz Babyz were not immune to complaints, either, especially the "Babyz Night Out" fashion pack, the "Brattoo Parlor" playset, and the fact that the Big Babyz wear something under their skirts that looks like a thong. One particularly interesting polyphenol found in red wine is resveratrol, to which numerous beneficial effects have been attributed. They also took issue with the accessories that appeared to be champagne bottles and glasses and called for MGA to recall or otherwise remove the dolls from the market. Compounds, known as polyphenols, are found in larger amounts in red wine, and there is some evidence that these are especially beneficial. The group complained that the dolls sent a negative message "forcing" young girls to grow up too soon, while allegedly promoting the idea of sneaking out of the house to go on blind dates with complete strangers. Originally, the effect was observed with red wine. An opaque window showing the Boyz' feet would clue which Boyz doll it was, especially during the quest for the exclusive Bryce doll, available in only 1 of every 24 boxes. It now seems clear that regular consumption of up to 1-2 drinks a day (1 standard drink is approximately equal to 5 oz, or 125 ml, of 13% wine) does reduce mortality, due to 10%–40% lower risk of coronary heart disease, for those over the age of 35 or so (see Alcohol consumption and health).

The dolls were packaged with a Bratz girl on the left (Cloe, Yasmin, Jade, Meygan or Nevra) and matched with a mystery Boyz doll behind the door on the right side of the box. In the USA, a boom in red wine consumption was touched off in the 1990s by '60 Minutes', and other news reports on the French paradox. The parental group Dads and Daughters was outraged by the release of the Bratz Secret Date collection. The health effects of wine (and alcohol in general) are the subject of considerable ongoing debate and study. [1]. 9:20-21) Wine remains an essential part of the Eucharistic rites in the Orthodox, Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican denominations of Christianity. Others have claimed that each of the Bratz seem to have very shallow personalities of their own, with only superficial things such as clothes differentiating one from another. (Gen.

Some say that Bratz dolls' bodies look like those of anorexic women. The New Testament even states that Jesus' very first miracle was to turn water into wine (John 2:1-11), and the Old Testament states that the fermentation of grapes was first discovered by Noah after the great flood described in Genesis. They also claim the commercials show 11-year-olds wearing lots of makeup and scantily clad and insist that the Bratz are at least partially responsible for the moral decay of today's youth (Such as "Above all else, BE BEAUTIFUL!", a line found on the website). Wine is also used in religious ceremonies in many cultures and the wine trade is of historical importance for many regions. Some parents have criticized the Bratz for being "unrealistic" and claim they promote materialism and consumerism. If in doubt, it is better to err on the side of too little aeration than too much. Bratz Boyz. As a general rule, younger white wines normally require no more than 15-30 minutes of aeration while younger red wines should be no more than 30-60 minutes.

Bratz Girlz. It should then be tasted every 15 minutes until the wine is, according to individual preference, ready to drink. A list of past and current Bratz doll names:. In general, wine should be tasted as soon as it is opened to determine how long it may be aerated, if at all. The DVD, Rock Angelz, was released in September 2005 and showcased the Bratz in a computer-animated adventure as they started up their own fashion magazine. Breathing, however, does not benefit all wines, and should not therefore be taken to the extreme. The third person adventure game allowed the player to customize one of the Bratz girls while following them around the world to investigate stories for Bratz Magazine. Wines that are older generally fade (lose their character and flavor intensity) with extended aeration.

The videogame of the same name was released on various gaming platforms. During aeration, the exposure of younger wines to air often "relaxes" the flavours and makes them taste slightly smooth and better integrated in aroma, texture, and flavor. The single "So Good" reached #14 on the Australian ARIAnet Singles Chart and #23 on the UK Singles Chart the same year. "Older", on the other hand, refers to the last one third of their lives. The CD, Rock Angelz, reached #79 on the US Billboard 200 in 2005, credited to Bratz Rock Angelz. For most white wines, "younger" means up to one to two years, while for red wines, they could mean as little as a few months, for a Beaujolais Nouveau, up to ten years for a hearty Barossa Shiraz. Many tie-in products were also released, including boomboxes, CD towers, guitars, and fashion accessories. The word, "younger", refers to the first one third of a wine’s life, which varies from wine type to wine type and from wine to wine.

Bratz Cloe, Yasmin, Jade, Sasha, and Roxxi (sold exclusively with the Rock Angelz Concert Stage) were dressed in 70's inspired rock attire, and each girl had a guitar and a mini CD single including 2 songs (one character exclusive song and the other 'So Good' the lead single). Generally, younger wines benefit from some aeration, while older wines do not. During fall 2005, MGA released their flagship collection, Bratz Rock Angelz. 'Breathing' means allowing a wine to aerate before drinking. In August of 2004, a straight to video animated movie, Bratz, the video: Starrin & Stylin', was released. to "breathe"), while other wines are recommended to be drunk as soon as they are opened. In addition to the dolls, the Bratz line includes playsets, vehicles, accessories, Lil Bratz, the Bratz Babyz, plush Petz, ("Catz", "Dogz" and "Foxz"), collectible posters and a video game. The labels on certain bottles of wine suggest that they need to be set aside for an hour before drinking (ie.

To date, Yasmin, Cloe, and Meygan have been made as Big Bratz. Although there are many classes of dinner wines, they can be categorized under six specific classes as follows:. Introduced in 2003 with Yasmin and adding a member of the Bratzpack annually, the limited edition dolls come with a certificate of authenticity and are dressed in fall/winter fashions showcasing the girl's passion for fashion. The apéritif and dessert wines contain 14-20% alcohol, and are fortified to make them richer and sweeter than the light wines. A special collector's edition called Big Bratz features 2 foot tall versions of the Bratz. Red, white and sparkling wines are the most popular, and are also known as light wines, because they only contain approximately 10-14% alcohol. 2005 collections include Sportz (each Bratz girl dressed for her favorite sport, with coordinating accessories), I-Candy (neon, candy colored outfits and matching painted legs), Live In Concert/ Space Angelz Pop Stars (out-of-this-world space suits, headsets, anime eyes and wild matching make-up; included with the dolls was the CD single "Bein' Who We Are"), Treasures! ("Rogue Vogue" pirate style, complete with a treasure chest), DynaMite (vinyl catsuits and stiletto boots reminiscent of The Matrix or Charlie's Angels), Rock It! (boys only), Step Out! (celebrating the Bratz 5th anniversary and included a rubber bracelet; proceeds helped benefit the Step Out 2 Help Out foundation), Step Off! (the Boyz dressed in repeat Funk Out! fashions), Birthday Bash (80's inspired party dresses and leggings, plus a doll-sized gift bag/box), Campfire (warm winter camping gear and furry boots), Midnight Dance (a goth-esque collection with capes and detailed masks), Hollywood Style (dressed for a Hollywood premiere in repeat Bratz formal fashions), Wild Wild West (which included cowboy boots, cowboy hats, denim and suede inspired looks and big belt buckles), and Rock Angelz (the flagship line for the year). Wine is a popular and important beverage that accompanies and enhances a wide range of European and Mediterranean-style cuisines, from the simple and traditional to the most sophisticated and complex.

The Ooh La La dolls also included a matching pot of lip gloss for the owner. Use of the term Meritage is protected by licensing agreements by The Meritage Association. Ooh La La featured the return of Kumi, and the dolls in the series were dressed in berets, houndstooth and floral prints, jewel tones, and painted-on gloves and stockings. For example, Meritage is generally a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and may also include Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Fabulous saw the return of Tiana, and the wardrobe included fur coats, bra tops, miniskirts, and snakeskin boots. Some blended wine names are marketing terms, and the use of these names is governed by trademark or copyright law, rather than a specific wine law or a patent on the actual varietal blend or process used to achieve it. Two lines which were not officially part of the Bratz World series, but carry on the Bratz World theme are Fabulous, a Las Vegas-inspired line, and Ooh La La, which is set in Paris. Thus, the finest sparkling wines from California will be labeled "sparkling wine", while some less expensive sparkling wines from California as well as states, such as Ohio and New York, may bear the name "Champagne".

Each doll came with a pet; the girls each had a dog, and the boys each had a cat. For example, makers of American sparkling wines now generally find it to be of no advantage in the marketplace to use the name "Champagne" because the quality of their products is widely recognized. Punks had the Bratz dressed in London punk-culture attire, including studded and buckled vinyl jackets, wild hair colors and styles, and dark makeup contrasting with paler skin tones. Generally only less expensive, mass-produced wines (or vin ordinaire) make use of these place names as semi-generic wine names. Tokyo A-Go-Go Bratz had anime-style eyes, Tokyo-inspired fashions, wildly colored, micro-braided hair, and "cyberpet" companions. Some European producers protest the practice for fear that it causes loss of sales, although only the most unsophisticated consumer would be confused or mislead by the practice. The Bratz World concept has taken the dolls to Tokyo, in the Tokyo-A-Go-Go collection, and London in the Punkz (boys only) and Pretty n' Punk line, with themed fashions and playsets to match. winemakers to apply these terms to their wines even though the product does not come from these specific places.

Other dolls released through the years include collectible keychains, ornaments, accessories and make-up. While most countries restrict the use of these place names, there exists a legal definition called semi-generic in the United States that enables U.S. Collectible posters have been included with the Bratz since 2001, and collectible cards were introduced during 2004. All of these are names of specific regions in Europe. A variety of Bratz Head Gamez fashion heads were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart, and a gift set complete with one body, four heads and four separate fashion looks was released to the general market. However, in the United States (except Oregon), the following European appellations are allowed to be used as generic wine names: Asti, Burgundy, Chablis, Champagne, Chianti, Madeira, Marsala, and Moselle. The unique Head Gamez line moved the Bratz' snap-on feature one step further by allowing the consumer to customize their own Bratz by snapping the Bratz head on and off a specially designed body. For example, in most of the world, wine labeled Champagne must be made from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France and fermented using a certain method, based on the international trademark agreements included in the 1919 Treaty of Versailles.

'Real' eyelashes first appeared in the Girls Nite Out collection, then again in the Wild Wild West collection and on Holiday Katia. The inconsistent application of historical European designations can be confusing. Budget lines include I-Candy and Hollywood Style, which feature the Bratz in one outfit with minimal accessories. New World wines are known primarily by their varietal content, and not by their region. Each collection has brought in new shoe styles and accessories (Bratz with pierced ears began with the release of Funk Out! and the new "ring" accessory was introduced in the Step Out! line). The AVA designations do not restrict the type of grape used. The basic lines such as Flaunt It!, Xpress It!, Funk Out! and Step Out! feature the Bratz with two complete mix and matchable outfits. The appellation system is strongest in the European Union, but a related system, the American Viticultural Area, restricts the use of certain regional labels in America, such as Napa Valley, Santa Barbara and Willamette Valley.

Every year, the Bratz collections include a "basic" line, at least one or two budget collections, and at least two or three feature collections. These naming conventions or "appellations" (as they are known in France) dictate not only where the grapes in a wine were grown, but also which grapes went into the wine and how they were vinified. New members of the Bratzpack to debut in 2006 include Lilee (the 2006 Sweet Heart) and Leah (Midnight Dance wave 2). Historically, wines have been known by names reflecting their origin, and sometimes style: Bordeaux, Rioja, Mosel and Chianti are all legally defined names, reflecting the traditional wines produced in the named region. Character May Lin was only produced once, as a special collector doll wearing a kimono as part of the Tokyo-A-Go-Go collection. The taste of a wine depends not only on the grape species and varietal blend, but also on the ground and climate (known as terroir) where it is cultivated. Oriana and Valentina were later joined by their identical triplet sister, Sierrna, in a special "Triiiplets" set. To accommodate market demands, an increasing number of French wine makers are labeling their bottles with the variety or varieties of grapes included, as permitted by law.

Three sets of "Twiins" Roxxi and Phoebe, Tess and Nona, and Oriana and Valentina have also joined the Bratz Pack. Within Europe, a major exception to the no-grape rule is with German wines, for which it is not uncommon to find this information on the front label. Over the course of the lines that followed, Meygan (who "moved away" for a while and then came back), Dana, Fianna, Nevra, Tiana, Kumi, Felicia, Katia, and Kiana have joined the "Bratz Pack," most of whom were introduced either with playsets or as collector's edition dolls. This is understandable; the many systems of geographic nomenclature with their precise meanings and implications are highly complex.[4]. The original 8 characters were Yasmin (based on CEO Isaac Larian's own daughter, Jasmin), Sasha, Cloe and Jade. For example, 72% of French adults report that they have difficulty understanding wine labels. Bratz dolls are characterized by an oversized head with large eyes and lips, a small body and shoes that snap on and off. However, to the typical or even to the well informed wine consumer, the system can be confusing if not impenetrable.

. This is not the case with most European wines because tradition and legal restrictions enable a well trained connoisseur or other expert to know what variety of grape is in the bottle. They are created in both sexes, "Bratz Boyz" having followed Bratz "girls" shortly after the girl dolls entered the toy market. Examples of recognized locales include:Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Willamette Valley, Sonoma, Walla Walla, etc., Still, though, the grape variety is almost invariably present on the label. Bratz is the name of a line of 9.5 inch dolls produced by MGA Entertainment, starting at the end of 2001. More and more, however, market recognition of particular regions and wineries is leading to their increased prominence on New World wine labels. Zack, (?) (Alek's twin) He has brown hair and green eyes. New World wines (those from everywhere except Europe) are generally named for the grape variety.

Alek, (?) (Zack's twin) He has brown hair and green eyes. Generally speaking, Old World (European) wines are named for the place of production, with the grapes used often not appearing on the label. Iden, (?) He has golden brown hair. Wines are usually named either by their grape variety or by their place of production. Bryce, (?) He has blonde hair with green eyes. Instead of labels, the bottles (red, as well as white) had printing in gold on them, as seen in the illustration. Koby, "The Panther" He has brown hair with fair skin. An example is the Mildara Rhine Riesling produced in 1973 to mark the opening of the Sydney Opera House.

Cameron, "The Blaze" He has blonde hair with blue eyes. Some wines, produced to mark significant events in a country or region, can also become collectible because of labelling design. Eitan, "The Dragon" He has Black hair with blonde streaks. False labeling is another dishonest practice commonly used. Dylan, "The Fox" He has brown hair with dark skin. Like any investment, proper research is essential before investing. Cade, "The Viper" He has dark brown hair and brown eyes. Wine fraud scams often work by charging excessively high prices for the wine, while representing that it is a sound investment unaffected by economic cycles.

Lilani, "Sweet Swan" (Kiani's sister) She has brown hair and brown eyes. Also investment in fine wine has attracted a number of fraudsters who have played on fine wine's exclusive image, and their clients' ignorance of this sector of the wine market. Kiani, "Prankster Parrot" (Lilani's sister) She has brown hair and blue eyes. Many wine writers have decried the trend, as it has pushed up prices to the point that few people will consider drinking such valuable commodities, and consequently they are kept in bottles undrunk where they eventually deteriorate into a substance very much like red wine vinegar in taste (and desirability). Diona, "Sparkley" (Ciara's twin) She has raven hair and a beauty spot. The most common wines purchased for investment are Bordeaux and Port. Ciara, "Spunky" (Diona's twin) She has raven hair and a beauty spot. Secondary markets for these wines have consequently developed, as well as specialised facilities for post-purchase storage for people to "invest" in wine.

Lela, "Vogue" (Krysta's twin) She has light blonde hair and brown eyes. Exclusive wines come from all the best winemaking regions of the world. Krysta, "Shine" (Lela's twin) She has light blonde hair and brown eyes. Some high-end wines are veblen goods (for conspicuous consumption). Lilee, (?) She has blonde hair and gray eyes. For restaurateurs, serving old vintages is a risk that is compensated through elevated prices. Leah, (?) She has brown hair with green eyes. This is for a reason: diners will often return wines that have spoilt and not bear the expense.

Kiana, (?) She has black hair and dark skin. Restaurants will often charge between two to five times the price of what a wine merchant may ask for an exceptional vintage. Katia, (?) She has raven hair and brown eyes. Part of the expense associated with high-end wine comes from the number of bottles which must be discarded in order to produce a drinkable wine. Siernna, "Kickin' Kool-ala" (Oriana and Valentina's triplet) She has Light Brown Hair, with Blonde Highlights. On the other hand, they may spoil after such long storage periods, unbeknownst to the drinker about to open the bottle. Valentina, "Pretty Pup" (Siernna and Oriana's triplet) She has Light Brown Hair, with Blonde Highlights. Such wines are often at their best years, or sometimes decades, after bottling.

Oriana, "Punk Skunk" (Valentina and Siernna's triplet) She has Light Brown Hair, with Blonde Highlights. Red wines, at least partly because of their ability to form more complex subtleties, are typically the most expensive. Felicia, (?) She has brown hair with dark skin. At the highest end, rare, super-premium wines are amongst the most expensive of all foodstuffs, and outstanding vintages from the best vineyards may sell for thousands of dollars per bottle. Nona, "Star" (Tess' twin) She has brown hair and brown eyes. It can sometimes profit from aging 2-3 years and some Prestige Cuvées even much longer. Tess, "Solo" (Nona's twin) She has brown hair and brown eyes. French Champagne is often non-vintage, but still expensive.

May Lin, (?) She has black hair. There are exceptions though. Kumi, "Lucky Bug" She is Japanese with black hair. Conversely, wines such as White Zinfandel, which don't age well, are made to be drunk immediately and may not be labeled with a vintage year. Tiana, (?) She has black hair. Some vintage wines are only made in better-than-average years. Roxxi, "Spice" (Phoebe's twin) She has dark red hair. Superior vintages, from reputable producers and regions, will often fetch much higher prices than their average vintages.

Phoebe, "Sugar" (Roxxi's twin) She has dark red hair. Whilst vintage wines are generally made in a single batch so that each and every bottle will have a similar taste, climatic factors can have a dramatic impact on the character of a wine to the extent that different vintages from the same vineyard can vary dramatically in flavor and quality. Nevra, "Queen B" She has brown hair and coffe colored skin. They are therefore more expensive than non-vintage wines. Fianna, "Fragrance" She has golden brown hair and tan skin. For most types of wine, the best-quality grapes and the most care in wine-making are employed on vintage wines. Dana, "Sugar Shoes" She has dark brown hair and blue eyes. These wines often improve in flavor as they age, and wine enthusiasts will occasionally save bottles of a favorite vintage wine for future consumption.

Meygan, "Funky Fashion Monkey" She has red hairand green eyes. "Vintage wines" are made from grapes of a single year's harvest, and are accordingly dated. Yasmin, "Pretty Princess" She has brown hair and a beauty spot. Wines may be classified by the year in which the grapes are harvested, known as the "vintage". Sasha, "Bunny Boo" She has brown hair and dark skin. Specific flavors may also be sensed, at least by an experienced taster, due to the highly complex mix of organic molecules, such as esters, that a fully vinted wine contains. Jade, "Kool Kat" She has jet black hair and brown eyes. Dry wine, for example, has only a tiny amount of residual sugar.

Cloe, "Angel" She has light blonde hair and blue eyes. The sweetness of wines can be measured in brix, at harvest, but is in actuality determined by the amount of residual sugar in the wine after fermentation. Wines may be described as 'dry' (meaning they are without sugar), off-dry, fruity, or sweet, for example. Different grape varieties are associated with the aromas and tastes of different compounds. They are made up of chemical compounds which are similar to those in fruits, vegetables, and spices.

Wines may be also classified by their primary impression on the drinker's palate. Grappa is a dry colorless brandy, distilled from fermented grape pomace, the pulpy residue of grapes, stems and seeds that were pressed for the winemaking process. Brandy is a distilled wine. Fortified wines are often sweeter, always more alcoholic wines that have had their fermentation process stopped by the addition of a spirit, such as brandy.

In most countries except the United States, champagne is legally defined as sparkling wine originating from a region in France. Other international denominations of sparkling wine include Sekt or Schaumwein (Germany), Cava (Spain), Spumante or Prosecco (Italy). In France, wines that gain their carbonation from the traditional method of bottle fermentation are called Méthode Traditionnelle. To have this effect, the wine is fermented twice, once in an open container to allow the carbon dioxide to escape into the air, and a second time in a sealed container, where the gas is caught and remains in the wine.

They vary from just a slight bubbliness to the classic Champagne. Sparkling wines, such as champagne, are those with carbon dioxide, either from fermentation or added later. Rosé wines are a compromise between reds and whites: the skin of red grapes is left in for a short time during fermentation, or a small amount of red wine is blended with a white wine. A white wine made from a very dark grape may appear pink or 'blush'.

White wine can be made from any colour of grape as the skin is separated from the juice during fermentation. Red wine is made from red (or black) grapes, but its red colour is bestowed by the skin being left in contact with the juice during fermentation. Grapes with colored juice are known as teinturiers, such as alicante bouchet. The colour of wine is not determined by the juice of the grape, which is almost always clear, but rather by the presence or absence of the grape skin during fermentation.

These include classifications such as sparkling, still, fortified, rosé, and blush. Wines may be classified by vinification methods. Their producers will try to minimize differences in sources of grapes, hide any hint of often-unremarkable "terroirs", or climatically under-performing harvest years, by:. However, flavor differences are not necessarily a desirable quality for large producers of table wine or more affordable wines, where consistency is more important for mass-market wine brands.

Many small producers use growing and production methods that preserve or accentuate the aroma and taste influences of their unique terroir. The variety of grape(s), aspect (direction of slope), elevation, and topography of the vineyard, type and chemistry of soil, the climate and seasonal conditions under which grapes are grown, the local yeast cultures altogether form the concept of "terroir." The range of possibilities lead to great variety among wine products, which is extended by the fermentation, finishing, and aging processes. Grafting is done in every wine-producing country of the World except for Chile, which has yet to be exposed to the bug. This is common practice because North American grape species are resistant to phylloxera.

Most of the world's vineyards are planted with European vinifera vines that have been grafted onto North American species rootstock. Hybrids are not to be confused with the practice of grafting. Although generally prohibited by law in traditional wine regions, hybrids are planted in substantial numbers in cool-climate viticultural areas. Concord wine (Vitis labrusca species).

Vitis labrusca, Vitis aestivalis, Vitis muscadinia, Vitis rupestris, Vitis rotundifolia and Vitis riparia are native North American grapes, usually grown for eating in fruit form or made into grape juice, jam, or jelly, but sometimes made into wine, eg. Wine can also be made from other species or from hybrids, created by the genetic crossing of two species. Blended wines are in no way inferior to varietal wines; indeed, some of the world's most valued and expensive wines from the Bordeaux, Rioja or Tuscany regions, are a blend of several grape varieties of the same vintage. When one of these varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or Merlot, for example, is used as the predominant grape (usually defined by law as a minimum of 75 or 85%) the result is a varietal, as opposed to a blended wine.

Wine is usually made from one or more varieties of the European species, Vitis vinifera. In 2000, Great Britain imported more wine from Australia than from France for the first time in history. The leaders in export volume by market share in 2003 were:. The vineyards of Algeria used to produce many fine wines, especially during and immediately after the era of French colonization, but civil strife since the 1970s has greatly reduced this industry.

In the United States, California accounts for the largest share of wine producers, including Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Monterey, Paso Robles, and Santa Ynez. The 13 largest export nations (2005 dates) – Italy, France, Spain, Australia, Chile, the United States of America, Germany, South Africa, Portugal, Moldova, Hungary, Croatia and Argentina. Grapevines prefer a relatively long growing season of 100 days or more with warm daytime temperatures (no greater than 95°F/35°C) and cool nights (a difference of 40°F/23°C or more). The world's most southerly vineyards are in the South Island of New Zealand near the 45th parallel.

Wine grapes grow almost exclusively between thirty and fifty degrees north or south of the Equator. The advent of wine in Europe was the work of the Greeks who spread the art of grape-growing and winemaking in Ancient Greek and Roman times. By the end of the Old Kingdom, five wines, all probably produced in the Delta, constitute a canonical set of provisions, or fixed "menu," for the afterlife. Winemaking scenes on tomb walls, and the offering lists that accompanied them, included wine that was definitely produced at the deltaic vineyards.

The industry was most likely the result of trade between Egypt and Canaan during the Early Bronze Age, commencing from at least the Third Dynasty (2650 – 2575 BC), the beginning of the Old Kingdom period (2650 – 2152 BC). 3000 BC. A thriving royal winemaking industry was established in the Nile Delta following the introduction of grape cultivation from the Levant to Egypt c. In Ancient Egypt, wine played an important part in ceremonial life.

None of these areas can be singled out, despite persistent suggestions that Georgia is the birthplace of wine[3]. Wild grapes grow in the northern Levant, coastal and southeastern Turkey, the Caspian coast of Iran, Armenia, and Georgia. However, the first large-scale production of wine must have been in the region where grapes were first domesticated, the Near East. It could have been anywhere in the vast region, stretching from Spain to Central Asia, where wild grapes grow.

Exactly where wine was first made will probably never be known. The identifications have not yet been replicated in other laboratories. These identifications are regarded with caution by some biochemists because of the risk of false positives, particularly where complex mixtures of organic materials, and degradation products, may be present. The identifications are based on the identification of tartaric acid and tartrate salts using a form of infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR).

Records include jars from the Pottery Neolithic (5400-5000 BC) site of Hajji Firuz Tepe in the Zagros Mountains of present-day Iran and from Late Uruk (3500-3100 BC) occupation at the site of Uruk, in Mesopotamia[2]. Wine residue has been identified by Patrick McGovern's team at the University Museum, Pennsylvania, in ancient pottery jars. There is scanty evidence for earlier domestication of grape, in the form of grape pips from Chalcolithic Tell Shuna in Jordan, but this evidence remains unpublished. Grapes were, of course, also an important food.

There is also increasingly abundant evidence for wine making in Sumeria and Egypt in the third millennium BC. Domesticated grapes were abundant in the Near East from the beginning of the Early Bronze Age, starting in 3200 BC. It is unlikely they could have been the basis of a wine industry. However, wild grapes are small and sour, and relatively rare at archaeological sites.

This would have been easier following the development of pottery vessels in the later Neolithic of the Near East, about 9000 years ago. It is plausible that early foragers and farmers made alcoholic beverages from wild fruits, including wild grapes (Vitis sylvestris). Little is known of the prehistory of wine. [1].

Some believe this word was derived from the Georgian ghvino while still others have also argued that it originated from the Arabic "Wine" " which means grape. The word wine comes from the Old English win, which derives from the Proto-Germanic *winam which was an early borrowing from the Latin vinum (related to Greek οἶνος), which can mean either the "wine" or the "vine" . . The English word wine and its equivalents in other languages are protected by law in many jurisdictions.

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