Comparative Study of Traditional and New World Wines
Chapter 1
Background of the Study
1.1Background
Wine represents passion; it creates a link between the earth and our senses, its origin and its destination. Wine draws people together from all over the world, brings joy and enhances friendship
Regarded as one of the most magnificent drinks, wine has been an all-time favourite with people all over the world. Available in an excess of varieties and flavours, the wine is a drink that goes well with almost any cuisine.
Over the years wine has grown remarkably in popularity and also in sophistication. Long gone are the days of just red and white wine, or burgundy and Chablis. Wine experiences are now virtually endless.
Today, each bottle of wine is unique, a true combination of art and science, with subtle characteristics worthy of the experience. And the variety and type of grapes used to create a bottle of wine has expanded around the globe.
There are lots of generalisations and preconceptions that people have about old world wines vs new world wines, but the main difference of importance is the styles of wine that they are aiming to make are different.
In the old world on the whole their wines are made to be consumed with food, therefore what they value is the structure of the wine. These things are not exactly something a novice would appreciate about a wine. New world wines are generally made to be very fruit-driven in style and therefore are generally more easy-drinking, approachable and can be drunk alone.
So if you’re only just starting to get into wine chances are you’ll prefer the fruitier, easy-drinking styles that the new world has to offer. Whereas if you’ve been around the (wine) block a bit then you’re more likely to appreciate the structured styles of the old world.
Therefore my thesis is all about the eagerness to learn
“What’s your preference? Are you old or new?”
1. A short Introduction to wines
Wine is a potable alcoholic beverage obtained from the fermented juice
Background of the Study
1.1Background
Wine represents passion; it creates a link between the earth and our senses, its origin and its destination. Wine draws people together from all over the world, brings joy and enhances friendship
Regarded as one of the most magnificent drinks, wine has been an all-time favourite with people all over the world. Available in an excess of varieties and flavours, the wine is a drink that goes well with almost any cuisine.
Over the years wine has grown remarkably in popularity and also in sophistication. Long gone are the days of just red and white wine, or burgundy and Chablis. Wine experiences are now virtually endless.
Today, each bottle of wine is unique, a true combination of art and science, with subtle characteristics worthy of the experience. And the variety and type of grapes used to create a bottle of wine has expanded around the globe.
There are lots of generalisations and preconceptions that people have about old world wines vs new world wines, but the main difference of importance is the styles of wine that they are aiming to make are different.
In the old world on the whole their wines are made to be consumed with food, therefore what they value is the structure of the wine. These things are not exactly something a novice would appreciate about a wine. New world wines are generally made to be very fruit-driven in style and therefore are generally more easy-drinking, approachable and can be drunk alone.
So if you’re only just starting to get into wine chances are you’ll prefer the fruitier, easy-drinking styles that the new world has to offer. Whereas if you’ve been around the (wine) block a bit then you’re more likely to appreciate the structured styles of the old world.
Therefore my thesis is all about the eagerness to learn
“What’s your preference? Are you old or new?”
1. A short Introduction to wines
Wine is a potable alcoholic beverage obtained from the fermented juice
Bibliography: The world Encyclopedia of wine – Stuart Walton (Book) Interview with the bar manager Rupak Moktan(2013) ; Hotel Vaishali, Bhagwati marg, Thamel