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Winespeak can be confusing. It can even be misleading. If, however, you wish to understand what you read and to talk knowledgeably about wine, you have to understand the basic terms. Those provided above are basic. They do not go into depth. They are a starting point. Take the list and build upon it. Remember, it is like learning a new language. Everything looks hard and is incomprehensible at the beginning. The more you read, study and speak it, the easier it is to understand. The same applies to winespeak. You have to practice, practice and practice.
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NEW WORLD, OLD WORLD,
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
There has always been a disagreement among wine connoisseurs on what country produces the best wine. With the growth of the wine industry in the New World, another argument rages on. Which wine is better – Old World or New World? As anyone with common sense could tell you, it depends.
It depends on a variety of factors. It depends upon whether you like the traditional technological approach to wine making. It relies upon whether you prefer fruity over earthy wines. It is a matter of taste, style, and perception. Yet, in the long run, it appears that New and Old Worlds are colliding.
In fact, as the market for wine becomes global and opportunities for the exchange of knowledge advance, the divisions are no longer clear-cut. Technology – whether it be in viticulture, communication or related fields, has also reduced the separation between the Old and New Worlds.