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5 things you never knew about wine

You may like to drink it, but how much do you know about it? - by Laura Barry
  • 06 Apr 2020

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Wine is a staple in many households across the country. Whether you enjoy a glass of red with dinner, or simply can’t go without your one wind-down after work drink each evening, wine is suitable for all occasions. However, how much do you really know about wine?

Nic Bowen is a winemaker at Hardy’s Wines and says the world of wine can be a tricky industry to navigate, particularly with a thousand wine brands and numerous wine varietals on the market. Therefore, Nic compiled five of some of the most unusual or surprising facts about wine to share with friends or family at your next virtual gathering.

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#1 One bottle of wine contains about 1.27kg of grapes

“It takes around 600 grapes just to make one bottle of wine.”

#2 Red wine gets in colour from grape skins

“When you squeeze most red grapes the juice is clear, the colour and a lot of the flavour in red wine comes from the skins of the grapes, which is why red wines are fermented in contact with the whole berry. You’ll also find that very old red wines are paler in colour than when they were first harvested.

#3 Swirling wine has a real purpose

“For many, swirling your wine may seem like a social norm, or what wine enthusiasts do to display experience. However, it actually has a purpose! When you swirl wine, it liberates the aromatic compounds in the wine, allowing you to uncover the full sensory qualities of the wine. You don’t need to give it a vigorous washing machine spin, just a light slosh will do the trick.”

#4 The grapes used to make wine are different to those you eat

“Wine grapes are a lot smaller, sweeter and contain more seeds that the grapes that you would buy to at a supermarket. The small, sweeter berries create a higher juice-to-skin ratio which results in more pleasurable wines, as most of the grapes’ flavour and aromatic compounds are found closer to the skin and seeds.”

#5 A spoon in an open bottle of sparkling won’t stop it going flat

“Keep an open bottle of sparkling wine ice cold and sealed with a “champagne” to reduce the amount of gas released, and help preserve some of the bubbles. If you are keeping it in the fridge, refrain from placing it in the fridge door or laying down as the opening and closing of the fridge will disrupt the bubbles.”

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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