EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT WINES|
Light Red wines |
Beaujolais, Chinon, Macon rouge, Bardolino,
Lambrusco, Valpolicella, New Zealand red wines |
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Medium Red wines |
Beaune, Cotes du Rhone, Medoc, Barbaresco, Chianti,
Rioja, Rioja Reserva, top Californian and Australian Cabernet
Sauvignon red wines |
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Full-bodied Red wines |
Bordeaux crus classes, Bourgogne domaine-bottles
wines, Chateauneuf-du Pape, Hermitage, Barolo, Dao, Australian
Shiraz, Californian Zinfandel |
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Light Dry White wines |
Alsace Sylvaner, Gaillac, Muscadet, Pouilly-fume,
Sancerre, Saumur, Sauvignon, Frascati, Vihno Verde |
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Full Dry White wines |
Bourgogne blanc, Chablis, Chardonnay, Graves, Riesling
d'Alsace, Soave, Verdicchio, white Rioja |
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Medium Sweet wines |
Anjou blanc, Vouvray, most German white wines, Orvieto
abboccato, many English wines |
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Sweet White wines |
Barsac, Monbazillac, Sauternes, Auslese or Beerenauslese,
most Muscat wines |
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Rose wines |
Rose d'Anjou, Rose de Provence, Tavel, Mateus rose |
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Sparkling wines |
Blanquette de Limoux, Champagne, Clairette de Die,
Creant, Asti Spumante, Lambrusco |
IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURE
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16°-19°C
/ 61°-55°F |
Mature red wines, Rhone reds, northern Italian
reds, Californian and Australian reds |
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14°-16°C
/ 56°-61°F |
Young red wines, Chianti, Rioja, Port, Madeira |
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12°-14°C / 53°-56°F |
Light red wines (Beaujolais, Valpolicella), medium
and sweet sherry, white port, best white Burgundy |
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9°-12°C / 58°-53°F |
All other white and rose wine. Dry sherry, Champagne |
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5°-9°C / 40°-48°F |
Other sparkling wines. All sweet white wines |
WINE AND FOOD CHART
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Medium Red |
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Full-bodied Red |
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Light Dry White |
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Full Dry White |
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Med. Sweet White |
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Sweet White |
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Rose |
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Sparkling |
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Baileys Irish Cream |
The largest selling liqueur
in the world. It is a blend of Irish Whiskey, softened by Irish
Cream and other flavourings. |
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Brandy |
Smooth and mild spirit, ideal
for mixing. |
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Cointreau |
Made from a neutral grain
spirit, has an aromatic flavour of natural citrus fruits. A great
mixer or delightful over ice. |
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Curacao - Blue |
The same as Triple Sec,
brilliant blue colour is added to make some cocktails more exciting. |
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Curacao - Triple Sec |
Based on natural citrus fruits.
A well know fact is that citrus fruits are the most important
aromatic flavour constituents. As a liqueur it's one of the most
versatile, can be enjoyed with or without ice as a neat drink,
or used in mixed cocktails. |
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Kahlua |
A smooth, dark liqueur made from
real coffee and fine clear spirits. Its origins are based in
Mexico. |
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Gin - Gilbey's |
The highest selling Gin in Australia.
Its aroma comes from using the highest quality juniper berries
and other rare and subtle herbs. Perfect mixer for both short
and long drinks. |
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Malibu |
A clear liqueur based on white
rum with the subtle addition of coconut. Its distinctive taste
blends naturally with virtually every mixer available. |
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Midori |
Soft green, exudes freshness.
Refreshing and mouthwatering honeydew melon. Simple yet complex.
Smooth on the palate, serve on the rocks, or use to create summertime
cocktails. |
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Ouzo - Aphrodite |
The traditional spirit of
Greece. the distinctive flavour is derived mainly from the seed
of the anise plant. A neutral grain spirit, flavoured with anise
and distilled. |
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Peach Schnapps |
A
crystal-clear, light liqueur, bursting with the taste of ripe
peaches. Drink chilled or on the rocks or mix with any soft drink
or juice. |
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Rum - Bacardi |
A smooth, dry, light bodied
rum, especially suited for drinks in which you require subtle
aroma and delicate flavours. |
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Vodka - Smirnoff |
The second largest selling
spirit in the world and the leading Vodka in the world. Most
Vodkas are steeped in tanks containing charcoal for 7 hours,
removing all odours and impurities, making a superior quality
product. |
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