Deep Red Cellar

Jesus & Wine

Julie Overstreet, CSW — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:03:17 +0000

In case you’ve ever doubted your (responsible) wine consumption…

The two beverages Jesus drank were water…….. and wine, red wine specifically.

A small amount of red wine was customarily consumed after dinner to kill bacteria, parasites, etc.

Doesn’t that just make your passion for the red stuff all that more compelling!

Wine Trivia For The Day…

Julie Overstreet, CSW — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:36:26 +0000

In ancient Rome, wine drinkers used to drop a piece of

toasted bread into each wine glass

to temper undesirable tastes or excessive acidity.

There is One Basic Rule of Thumb….

Julie Overstreet, CSW — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:47:55 +0000

soucre: http://www.vinsura.com/

Oh My Goodness! It’s National Drink Wine Day!

Julie Overstreet, CSW — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:21:38 +0000

Today is Drink Wine Day! Pop the cork and enjoy a refreshing glass of Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot, Shiraz, or Zinfandel in honor of the occasion! People have been producing wine since at least 6000 B.C. There are dozens of ancient legends about humans who accidentally consumed fermented grapes and became intoxicated, which is probably how wine was first conceived. Eventually, people began experimenting with the fermentation process. The methods for making wine spread from the region of Mesopotamia to Egypt, Greece, Rome, France, Spain, and eventually the New World. Today, over 20 million acres of the earth’s surface are dedicated to growing grapes for wine.

source: http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/drink-wine-day

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Julie Overstreet, CSW — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:46:02 +0000

So true….so true….

Julie Overstreet, CSW — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 02:56:34 +0000

source: American Wine Society

True for Cheese….True for Wine!

Julie Overstreet, CSW — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:24:19 +0000

Exceptions to everything of course!

photo source: peachy canyon winery

Which Type Are You?

Julie Overstreet, CSW — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:43:52 +0000

Have you ever wondered about the shapes of wine bottles? Are the different shapes random happenstance or are they part of a great plan? Believe it or not, the shapes of wine bottles are actually well calculated to match the styles of specific wines. If you love burgundy wine, then your bottle type has sloping shoulders and a tall appearance or if you love bordeaux, then your bottle type has straight sides and high shoulders.

This little bit of trivia can give you ease in spotting your preferred bottle…which can come in handy the next time you and your fellow wine shopper are both going for that last bottle of bordeaux!

graphic from: http://www.lewineoil.com/

Global Warming Alert!

Julie Overstreet, CSW — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:37:06 +0000

Happy Beaujolais Nouveau Day!

Julie Overstreet, CSW — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:39:04 +0000

Beaujolais Nouveau is made from the Gamay grape – it’s light and soft with aromas of strawberries and cherries.

The bright fruit, bubble gum flavors are enhanced by the process of carbonic maceration (whole berry fermentation).

By law, Beaujolais Nouveau must be released the third Thursday in November of the harvest year.

Beaujolais is a region in Burgundy known for it’s granite and schist soils which enhances the character of the wine – it’s (almost) all about terrior.

The vast majority of Beaujolais Nouveau wine is not age-worthy and is intended to be enjoyed directly upon purchase.

If you haven’t tasted Beaujolais Nouveau, give it a try – it’s light, inexpensive and available for a limited time – once the current vintage runs out, you will not see this wine again until next November.