Rim Rock Ranch is located just minutes from Napa on the quiet side of the wine country. Our vineyard properties have the cleanest air in California!
1. Although red wine can only be produced from red grapes, white wine can be produced from both white and red grapes.
2. There are approximately 20 million acres of grapes planted across the world; thanks to this number, grapes are ranked as the world’s number one fruit crop .
3. On average, there are about 75 grapes in each cluster.
4. Wine is considered more complex than blood serum it has so many organic chemical compounds.
5. The shape of the shallow and wide-mouthed Champagne or sparkling wine glass is widely accepted to be a tribute to the "breast" of Marie Antoinette, but the Greek’s claim it is indeed a tribute to Helen of Troy.
6. Although the average life span of a grapevine is 25 years, grapevines are actually capable of producing grapes for more than 100 years.
7. A glass of wine (about 4 oz.) contains about 85 calories.
8. The wine industry generates more than 145,000 jobs in California.
9. The phrase “rule of thumb” was first coined when brewers would dip a finger or thumb into the liquid to determine the ideal temperature for adding yeast, as they did not yet have thermometers.
10. The first corkscrew was invented in the mid-1800s.
11. When Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in volcanic lava, it buried more than 200 wine bars with it.
12. Since the 1980’s the number of commercial wineries in the U.S. has tripled.
13. The world's leading cork producer is Portugal.
14. One acre of grapevines equals about 800 gallons of wine.
15. A small portion of some of the best port wines are stilled produced by foot treading.
- Related Articles
- Related Q&A
- The New Wine Diet: How Adding Wine to Your Meal Could Also Add Years to Your Life
- Sex & Wines - the Art of Pairing Semen & Wine
- 7 Premiere Wine Regions That Produce Earth's Finest Wines
- Importance of Yeast in Wine Making
- Oh the Joy of Sparkling Wines
- Learn About Wine in New York
- All about wine vintage chart
- All about wine vintage chart
The New Designer Adult Beverage : Microbrews
By: Danna Schneider | 17/12/2009It used to be wine, now the new fad in spirits and good times is beer. From vanilla to cinnamon, people are buying up "designer" microbrews as fast as they're made, and this latest adult beverage fad is only gaining more momentum.
Margaux Wine, A Special Kind of Wine
By: Simon Dee Thomas | 16/12/2009Margaux wine is termed to be very special. The following article will show you why… Only beautiful words can help describe Margaux wine. From its texture, to its taste and aroma, one can always say that Margaux wines are delicate, superb, refined, classic, outstanding, and simply incomparable. These are the descriptions one can say about its secrets, and more!
Storing and Caring for Wines
By: Mana Otaku | 16/12/2009Wondering how to care and properly store your wine at the same time? Like investing your money to a sure hit business? Then let's tackle in this article some of the ways how to take care and properly store your precious wine.
How to Make Wine, The Special Kind
By: Simon Dee Thomas | 16/12/2009There may be some of you out there who wonder about the process of wine making --- how to make wine and how to make that kind which is really special? When one thinks of wine, he thinks of grapes. The reason for this is probably because the most famous varietals belong to these three kinds: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan. But did you know that there are other things that can produce wine aside from grapes? Yes, that is true. In trying to learn about how to make wine, you will discov
Homemade Carignan Wine
By: Simon Dee Thomas | 14/12/2009In the French region, the kind of grape that is most widely planted and used to produce red wine, even wine homemade, are the Carignan grapes. To give you a little background, during the 1960’s, as soon as Algeria gained its independence, affordable grapes started being sourced out from the region. France took advantage of this and since then made Algeria its main supplier of cheap Carignan grapes.
Great Opportunities for Chinese Beer Industry
By: Alice Chen | 14/12/2009There are huge potentials for Chinese beer consumption. Globally, the beer consumption per capita in developed countries grows slowly while the beer demand volume and production growth rates in economically fast growing areas such as East Europe and China are much higher than the international level.
How to Make Cabernet Sauvignon
By: Simon Dee Thomas | 11/12/2009On this article, we will focus on answering the how to homemade wine specifically that of Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine belongs to the top 3 of the list of all kinds of wine in the market. This is because it is exquisite, flavorful and divine. As time goes on, the more its taste improves and develops. In fact, currently, it is the most well-known kind in California. The scent is unique, like that of the black currant, with a little bit of violets, cedar, cigar box and even leather. With the hel
Good Argentinian Malbec
By: lizlivetech | 11/12/2009As the Malbec vineyards decrease in the south of France they are growing in Argentina. Argentine Malbec is becoming more and more popular among the area and Argentina is becoming more known for the production of good Argentinian Malbec blends.
Delicious Meals for Delicious Wines Part 2: From Rim Rock Ranch
By: mathew g | 31/07/2008 | Wines & SpiritsIn part two of the delicious meals for delicious wines series, the wine experts of Rim Rock Ranch decided are sharing the best foods to compliment sparkling wine. As many of you probably already know, only wine that comes from the Champagne region of France can technically be called Champagne. However, any of the recipes in this entry will compliment almost any sparkling wines including Champagne.
Delicious Meals for Delicious Wines: From Rim Rock Ranch
By: mathew g | 22/07/2008 | Wines & SpiritsThe wine you serve with a meal can make or break the experience. If you select a wine that does not compliment the food then it can ruin the meal, but if you select the right wine then you can impress everyone at your dinner party with your knowledge of wine and food.
15 Interesting Facts About Wine
By: mathew g | 29/05/2008 | Wines & SpiritsEnjoy these 15 interesting facts about wine from Rim Rock Ranch.
7 Tips for New Horse Owners
By: mathew g | 15/05/2008 | PetsDeciding to purchase a horse is a big decision, as they require a lot of attention and effort to keep healthy. However, if properly cared for a horse can become a great pet and companion.
Top 6 Land Investment Myths Debunked
By: mathew g | 22/04/2008 | Real EstateEveryone has heard these popular land investment myths at least a few times. However, just because people repeat an idea does not make it true. Below are the 6 most common investment myths to ignore while looking at land to purchase.
Advice for Looking at Vineyard Properties
By: mathew g | 03/04/2008 | Real EstateQuality wine grapes are not easy to produce and require very specific characteristics in land they are planted in. When you beginning your search for the perfect vineyard land keep these tips in mind to avoid making a costly mistake.
How to Prevent Bathroom Water Damage
By: mathew g | 25/03/2008 | Bath ShowersConsider these six easy tips to prevent potential water damage problems in your bathroom. Otherwise you may end up with a water problem that could hundreds, or even thousands in damage repairs.