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The basics of wine..

Wine is a type of grape (non-table) that is fermented and aged to create alcoholic beverages. Wine enjoyment can be broken down in to several elements but the absolute basics are aroma and flavor. Each of these components varies greatly depending on three main components - the grape varietal used, the viticulture (terrain and climate) and the viniculture (the actual techniques and processes used while making wine. Wine origination dates back to around 3000 BCE in the Mesopotamian region, however'; since it's inception, the pleasure and tradition of wine making has spread to nearly every region of the world. These regions are segmented in to two generalizations: old world and new world. Old being France, Italy and Spain. New being virtually everywhere else but most notably USA, Australia and South America. The most important information to know when getting started are the major wine regions, varietals used and the aromatic and flavor profiles of each. This foundation will give you the proper leaping point for wine and food pairings and for making proper recommendations for each individual customer palate.