Are you a know-it-all when it comes to wine? The answer is probably no, no matter how much experience you have with wine. Are you unsure about where exactly to begin? Keep reading and your questions might be answered.
You can listen to your “gut” when you are experimenting with wine. For example, do not trust a rave review of a type of wine that you know you don’t like. Instead of spending the money on a wine you will probably not like, see if you can sample it at a restaurant before making a commitment to an entire bottle.
The next time you need to clean up a wine stain, grab some Windex. Believe it or not, Windex can eliminate wine stains faster and better than merely soap and water. Clean it up as soon as possible. Letting the stain sit will make it significantly harder to clean.
Just because a wine is inexpensive does not mean that it is not good. Chilean wines are well-known for their excellent flavor and reasonable price tag. Lots of wines from this area can be had a great price points. To be specific, you should consider Cabernet Sauvignons and Sauvignon Blancs. Other great regions for their great-tasting, yet economical wines are Argentina, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Get creative when purchasing wine. Sampling a wine is one of the best — not to mention tastiest — ways to learn about a country or winery. Pick one that someone you know liked, from somewhere else or one that just looks good. You might discover your new favorite.
You can make a delicious sauce for beef with a red wine. Just melt butter in a pan and then add some wine. The sauce will thicken as it simmers, and most of the alcohol will cook out as well. When finished, pour it lightly over whatever beef dish you are fixing.
As mentioned earlier, wine dates back several millenia. While you may find the process of wine selection daunting, it will get easier over time. Take what you’ve learned here to heart, and apply the above tips as you continue learning about wine.
