2007-11-02 12:29:10 · 8 answers · asked by 1 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Before I answer, let me explain. I have an ulcer, and high acids aggravate it. It can reduce me to doubling over and chugging antacids for hours. But I'll try to be non-judgmental. OK?
Red wine is earthy, fruity, and fragrant. White wine is tart, acidic, and tastes just slightly sweeter than vinegar.
2007-11-02 12:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most people believe that green grapes make white wine and red grapes make red wine. That is largely true, but if you care to impress anyone with arcane eno-trivia, you should know that white wine can also be made from red grapes. The inside of red grapes is essentially "white" — it is only their skin that is red. And most wines are made with just the inside of a grape. The red color in red wine is created by allowing the fleshy interior to mix with the pulpy skins when it is being crushed. This process infuses red wines with "tannin," an ingredient that gives red wine its distinctive flavor. So you can make white wine with red grapes — like White Zinfandel, a fine white wine made from a grape with a decidedly red exterior - but not red wine with green grapes. Oh, and most champagnes are made from red grapes. Weird, but true.
Taste - its an art so think about the process ... After gathering your initial impression of the wine, allow a small breath of air in through your lips and allow the wine to mingle with the air (called swirling). This will allow you to taste flavors more fully (even if you look or sound a bit funny). What do you taste? Reds will often have berry, woody and bell pepper tastes. White wines will often have apple, floral or citrus flavors associtated with them.
Initial Taste - This is your first impression of the wine's components and flavors. It will decide if you buy or not at a tasting often
Finish - The wine's finish is how long the flavor lasts after it is swallowed. Did it last several seconds? Was it light-bodied (like water) or full-bodied (like the consistency of milk)?
For me the big difference red - white is in the finishing, white wines are more ephemeral in taste, red wines last longer and after a nice red grand cru as I just drank, about 4-5 hrs later at night the essencs are still on the tongue .. in cheaper wines this causes acid and dry your mouth out....
2007-11-02 20:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by Dad 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, there are different white and red wines. But overall:
White wines tends to be lighter and sweeter. Reds tend to be heavier and dryer. But there are sweet reds and dry whites.
2007-11-03 00:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by Kyle B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's the difference between apples .... and oranges
It's something I think in your case will only be explained by just tasting a little of both for yourself
consider for a moment how you would explain to ~me~ the difference in taste between cauliflower and broccoli, WITHOUT me just tasting them for myself
2007-11-02 22:09:33 · answer #4 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
white wines to me are very tart and citrus like. almost buttery but it entirely depends on what type of white you having.
reds on the other hand tastes very much like berries, coffee, earthy.
2007-11-02 22:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The difference in taste between green grapes and red grapes...
2007-11-02 19:37:43 · answer #6 · answered by momentary997 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
they are made with different types of grapes, but the main reason I like white over red is because I like my wine cold.
2007-11-02 19:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by dogcrazy 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Red wine is healthier for you. so the difference is, that red wine tastes sweeter
2007-11-02 19:45:14 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋