Tips on Buying Wine
Buying wine is always interesting, but very few people are able to do the activity, effectively. An appropriately chosen wine bottle can win thousands of accolades for you, while a wrongly selected one can spoil your image in front of other people. Whenever one enters a liquor shop or a supermarket to purchase a bottle of wine, it is very obvious that the person will get confused on seeing a wide variety of choices. Several factors should be considered before choosing a wine. In order to relieve you from this perplexity, let us discuss a few tips on buying wine.
Always choose wine according to the occasion and party-type. If it is an all-girls party, go for a light wine; while if it is a dinner party for both genders, select a full-bodied wine. Pick a wine harmonizing with your food and desserts. Follow a straightforward rule of combining white with white and red with red, but make sure that you make a perfect blend between food and drinks. But before you visit a liquor store for purchasing wine, take a look at the ambiance of the shop. Wines are best preserved in an environment with regulated temperature and light, so stay away from the store where there is intense heat, bright sunlight and fluctuating temperature.
Now, decide on the wine color and taste. There are many choices available in the market including white wine, red wine, dessert wine, sparkling wine, etc. You can opt for any one of them, according to your liking and taste. Always have an idea about your preference as well as budget in your mind, as it will make the buying process easier as well as convenient. Some assistance can also be asked from the store staff. You can tell about your preferences to the salesperson and ask for the appropriate wine.
Some stores offer samples for tasting wine before making a purchase. Try at least three brands or wine types, but not more than that, because it may confuse your taste buds. Tasting wines before buying them is always a favorable idea. It is advisable that you go for a well-known wine brand, as nobody knows that how a new product would taste. If you have already tasted a variety of wines, you will be easily select one by seeing the details on bottle label. Last but not the least, explore and purchase an assortment of wines and collect two-three varieties, in case you are hosting a party. This would add a zing to your celebration.
By vikram deo
Author can be contacted at : vik_deo@hotmail.com
