Wine For Beginners

Technology, science and innovation are the cornerstones of New World wines. California in the United States is recognized in particular for its freedom of experimentation and use of modern technology. Ontario and British Columbia in Canada are in the forefront of such new products as Ice Wines. In fact, much of New World Wine is based on discovering what works in the New World. This is true for new products as well as technological innovations.

It is hard to compete with the Romance of France and Italy. There is the ancient heritage of Greece and the centuries of production in European countries. Vineyards pass down through families. Their methods flow from family member to family member. It is all about tradition.
Tradition is a major component of Old World production methods.

Balance: As the term indicates, balance means all the component of a wine - acid, tannin, alcohol and fruit, are in an equal relationship where none dominates.

The current situation embraces all levels of quality. There are wines for connoisseurs as well as jug