Learn How To Love Wine Again (and Again And Again!)

TIP! It pays to follow your gut instincts as you try new wines. If you have a friend who suggests a new wine that they absolutely love, but you don’t enjoy that type of wine, don’t purchase it.

The sheer number of wines available can be positively dizzying. Even if you assume wine is not for you, it could just be you have yet to discover the right bottle. Use the advice in this article to find great wines and have fun tasting them.

TIP! If you ever get a wine stain on your favorite shirt, reach for the Windex. Because of the special formulation of window cleaner, it is better at getting out wine stains than water and soap.

Don’t let others decide which wines you should try. There is no reason to please someone else’s wish for you to try a wine if you feel that you probably will not like it. You will just end up wasting funds on a wine that you are unlikely to enjoy.

TIP! Buy a few different bottles of wine if you want to sample several flavors. Exploring different bottles of wine is a great way to discover what pleases and displeases your taste buds.

Message boards on the Internet are a great place to share wine information. There are some outstanding wine boards out there, and visiting them will open you up to a plethora of information you may not otherwise find. Before joining, first look over the boards to see if it’s for you.

TIP! If you tend to drink wine with your meals and find you are starting to get headaches afterward, try reducing your wine intake. You might get a headache from the sulfates.

Contrary to popular belief, not every white wine needs to be chilled when served. White wines have different textures, and can be served at various temperatures. Sauvignon blanc tastes best cold, but chardonnay and pinot gris are best served a little warmer.

TIP! You do not have to be scared of the sulfite warnings on the bottle. Every wine contains sulfites, but the warning is only required from American distributors.

Think out of the box when buying wine in restaurants. Buy a wine your guests will not recognize, so as to impress them. The high price won’t shock them, and they will not have any preconceived notions about the wine.

TIP! Try to have fun with your wine and the different tastes that you have available. There is much to learn about wine, from how it is made to how it is paired with certain foods.

Sparkling wines and champagne ought to be served really cold. The full flavor will not be imparted if these wines are served at room temperature. Put champagne in a refrigerator one or two hours before drinking it.

TIP! When visiting a winery, be sure to plan out your trip in advance. Make sure you have a drive home afterwards, just in case.

The type of grape in use dictates the taste, color and aroma of a wine. For strong bodied wines, choose red wines made from purple grapes. White wines; however, use grapes of a green coloration which are much crisper. Clearly, the differences do not stop there, though that is the most basic distinction.

TIP! The main difference between white and red wines are the colors and types of the grapes used. Red wines are made out of strong-bodied purple grapes.

If you have white wines on hand, drink them within a year, and definitely before two years have passed. Chardonnay is a wine which ages well, though. Oak is not part of the process for creating this wine. This is usually not the case for red wine.

TIP! Avoid building a collection of wines that you know that you already enjoy. You might want to stock up, but tastes change for everyone.

Use good quality and fresh stemware when you serve your wines. It’s important that you use classy glassware that is spotless, because this will help elevate the wine in the eyes of your guests. If your stemware is chipped and/or outdated, purchase new pieces.

TIP! Lots of wines go wonderfully with dessert. Dessert varieties tend to be sweeter than other wines.

Avoid the temptation of stocking up with all your favorite wines. You might want to fill your cellar, but you may not like the same wines in the future. So, even though you might like a wine now, you may feel differently about it later. Then you would have a bunch of wine you are tired of.

TIP! Vintage is not when the wine was created, but rather the year that the grapes were harvested. 2010 wines will have autumn grape harvest in 2010.

Don’t let the opinions of others determine what wine you prefer. Any wine you like must be a wine that tastes good. This is very important. You have different tastes than anyone else, so stick with the wines that you enjoy. If your friends don’t like it, you will have more for yourself.

TIP! Your personal taste shouldn’t be altered by the opinion of others. If you like a wine, it must be a good wine.

Wine is best enjoyed in a calm environment. Drinking in the wine means ignoring the world around you. Don’t be distracted by shiny lights or loud noises. Concentrate on the wine only.

TIP! When tasting wine properly, you need to begin by tipping the glass to check the color. Gently swirl the wine around your glass and take a deep breath in to get the full effect.

When tasting a wine, you should try isolating different flavors and smells. You’ll notice fruit, pepper or musky tones. Secondary notes might include smoke, oak, honey and even gourmand notes like caramel or vanilla. Learn about these aromas to make it easier to know which is which.

TIP! Isolating the smells and flavors of your wine is great when wine tasting. Some wines will be rich with fruity aromas, while others might have floral notes.

As you are aware, there are many wines from which you can choose, so finding your favorite takes time. But, learning what you can and using that information can help you make informed decisions while choosing and tasting wines. Enjoy drinking wine, but remember to do so responsibly.


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