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Oregon Wine Useful Information and FaQs:
More and more people are becoming deeply interested and involved in wine tasting these days. The chief goals of wine tasting are to assess the wine's overall quality, determine the wine's maturity and suitability for aging or immediate drinking, to detect the aromas and flavors of the wine, and ultimately to discover the many facets of wine... so as to better appreciate it.
Wine tasting is a great way to entertain guests, get discussions going, and hear other peoples opinions. To assess the wine's quality, one must gauge it's complexity of aroma and flavor, determine the olfectory intensity and taste, check that the flavors and structural elements - such as acid, tannin and alcoholic strength - are well balanced, and finally, see how long the wine persists in the mouth after tasting.
Serving temperatures of still wines should be served at between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, the aromas and flavors of the wine are believed to be most easily detectable, as well as enjoyable. The exception to this convention is sparkling wine, which is usually served chilled.
Below you will find a list of questions we are frequently asked regarding Oregon Wine Cellars, Etc. as well as making the perfect selection of fine wine to match any occasion.
Q: How Long Has Oregon Wine Cellars, Etc. Been In Business?
A: We have been doing successful business for over 13 years and counting!
Q: Do You Just Sell Wine?
A: Not even close. While the main focus of Oregon Wine Cellars Etc is our extensive selection of local Oregon and imported fine wines, we also feature quality glassware, imported beers, a beautiful line of Baltic Amber Jewelry, and a multitude of tasty condiments to compliment your selected wine.
Q: Do I Have To Know Anything About Wine?
A: Not necessarily. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you make the perfect selection for whatever your occasion calls for.
Q: Where Are You Located?
A: Oregon Wine Cellars, Etc. is located on the Southern Oregon Coast,in the historical district of downtown Coos Bay. Please view our map for store location.
Q.) What Is "Vintage" Wine?
A.) A vintage wine is one made from grapes that were all grown in a single specified year. In certain wines it can denote quality, as in Port, where Port houses make and declare "vintage" Port in their best years. From this tradition a common, though incorrect, usage applies the term to any wine that is perceived to be particularly old or of a particularly high quality.
Q: What Are Your Store Hours?
A: We are open from 11am to 6pm PST Tuesday through Saturday.
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Visiting Wineries
Traveling to the Oregon wine region is another way to make a trip more enjoyable, as well as entertain your friends and family. Many wine producers in Oregon offer tastings of their wine as well as a complete tour of their tradition filled winery. Depending on the winery or region, tasting at the winery may incur a small charge to allow the producer to cover costs.
The countryside of Oregon, especially the Willamette Valley offers beautiful vistas. There are well designed and marked highways for easy and quick travel. Wineries (presently there are 170+) are eager for visitors to taste their wines, and willingly pour their products for tasting.
If you are interested in possibly touring some of the great wineries of Oregon, please be sure to check out the following links:
Oregon Wine Board
1200 N.W. Naito Parkway, Suite 400
Portland, Ore. 97209 - website: www.oregonwine.org
Call 800.547.7842 to request a free winery guide.
Willamette Valley Wineries Association
P.O. Box 25162, Portland, Ore. 97298
503.646.2985 - website: www.willamettewines.com
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