Facts about Wine and Wine Tasting

It's not difficult for one to discover the type of wine that they most enjoy. This is especially true if one uses the signature wine tasting method of sight, swirl, smell, sip and savor. The reason to learn this method is so that you can efficiently enjoy the wine.

Wine Types
Knowing the different types of wines on the market could also help with the proficiency of your wine tasting. Learning that red and rosé wines achieve their color from grape skins and that the kind of grapes that can be used to make the wines will help. As an example, only red grapes can make red wine, while white wine can be made from either color. A tip that most don’t know when it comes to wine is only to fill a glass until it is ⅓ full so that you may be able to swirl and smell the wine properly.

Smell is a vital role in wine tasting due to 80% of one’s ability to taste primarily coming from your ability to smell. Wine tasting has become so popular there are now competitions that are held, as well as having various types of wine tasting at events and venues. Some individuals will attempt to show their ability to name the brand, color and different facts about the wine while others may only wish to judge the wine itself.

Facts about Wineries
There are many top-rated wineries in America, and the states with the most economic impact include California (holding the number one spot), with New York and Texas in second and third. The wine business is burgeoning with income coming from not only the wines that they have made but from tourism as well with almost 30 million visits to wineries annually throughout the United States. Wineries have become involved in practice programs which have helped the industry enforce environmentally friendly practices for their wine creation that allows a real connection with the wine community.

However, for the best Wine Tasting experience, a visit to Bell Springs Winery located in Dripping Springs, TX is in order. We host live music by our local musicians every weekend for your entertainment. We are also available to hold events and have food trucks on site for you to enjoy along with your wine! To find out more information contact us at 512-643-7398 or contact us through our website at www.BellSpringsWinery.com.