Saturday, March 30, 2013

Impress Your Friends With These Top Wine Tips

By Vernice Gilger


Wine and meat go together like peas and carrots. The combination of a flavorful wine and a nicely cooked meat make one of the best meal experiences. There are many different wines and meats to choose from, so creating the perfect pairing isn't always easy. That's why the following article has tips for selecting wine that will go with the meat of your choice.

If you are purchasing wine glasses for your next party or event, consider purchasing wine glass jewelry to place on the glasses. This jewelry is easy to find at many boutique stores, and it can provide your guests with an easy way to distinguish their glass from other guests glasses.

Look for a good wine by comparing ratings. Wines that have even the most modest of followings should be rated. You can easily find wines by rating online and usually in liquor stores as well. The higher the rating the better the wine should be in both quality and taste.

Once you properly give your glass of wine a swirl, something called "legs" will start to drip down the sides. This will serve as an indicator of the age of the wine as well as the concentration. Wine that is older and more refined in taste will require a longer time for the so-called "legs" to fall.

Always be prepared for any occasion by keeping a mixed collection of wines nicely stored in a cool dark place. Setting up a centrally located closet as a wine cellar is a good idea. By keeping a few good bottles of wine at the ready, you will be able to graciously play host at any impromptu occasion.

It just makes senses to take all advice and reviews from wine "experts" with a grain of salt. No expert in the world knows everything there is to know about wine, and the true experts will admit as much. Understand that a lot about the wine you choose will be personal preference.

Try the wine before buying it if you can. Trust your personal taste since that is what matters in the end. You might end up buying a wine that others like, but you don't. There are several wine stores that have tasting bars where you can sample wines. If your store doesn't have that, try buying a single bottle before buying anymore to make sure you like it.

When you first get a glass of wine, look at its color. This will tell you all about what the wine will taste like. Aged white wine gets darker and stronger. Aged red wine actually fades in color. How the wine has been aged and which grapes were used will also affect the color.

Take other people's advice with a grain of salt. No two people have the exact same tastes when it comes to wine. Even if you usually agree with someone else you will eventually find that you like something that they do not enjoy. If you want to find the best wines for you the only thing you can trust is your own pallet.

Build a relationship with the salesperson or owner of the wine store. Don't be afraid of getting recommendations from them. While you may get some that aren't fantastic, you can usually find some that are passionate about wine. They can also personally recommend certain kinds. Getting familiar with these people can also help them get to know your preferences.

When you are drinking wine, make sure that you savor each sip that you take. Sometimes, you may be drinking a wine bottle that costs a lot of money so you will want to get your money's worth. This will also help you to enjoy the flavors that you taste.

If you drink wine for its health benefits you should stick with red wines. Red wines are full of antioxidants and are believed to promote optimal heart health when you drink it in moderation, ideally one glass a day. Other wines may have the same benefit in varying degrees, but red wine is definitely the best choice.

When cooking a food that has lemon or orange as an ingredient, you should pick a wine that has high acidity. This will complement the food and bring about a pleasing experience for your guest. Do not choose bold and heavy wines for this type of meal because they can leave a metallic taste in the mouth.

Make sure that you do not always associate the color of the wine with its taste. Sometimes, a darker wine may not be as strong as you think or a lighter wine may taste not so light. Actually taste a sip of the wine to determine the characteristics that it brings to the table.

Searching for glasses for your wine? The best kind of glass is one that is 20 ounces or more, has a long stem and inward curve at the top, and is no more than $15. These statistics have been thoroughly researched as the best for a wine glass. You should never spend a lot of money on a glass because glass is easily breakable.

Take a look at how your wine is stored in the store. In a wine store, wine will be stored in the exact lighting and temperature required to keep that wine tasting its best. When you get home, try to mimic those conditions to the best of your ability until you drink the wine.

If you want to keep wine for long periods of time, you should consider investing in a wine refrigerator. Even if you have a dry and cool basement you can use, temperature will still vary slightly from one season to the next. The wine you store will keep its flavors if it remains at the exact same temperature.

Now that you know a little more about how to incorporate wine into your life, it's time to get started. Perhaps you want to select the right wine on your next date, or maybe you want to start your own wine collection. Now you should have a good idea as to how to go about doing that.




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