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The store's experts gave several tips for those who want to become an expert themselves.
Tip #1: Wine must be tasted
What does "taste wine" mean? First of all, you need to know that certain varieties of grapes are used for the production of various wines and these varieties are described in detail by specialists with the help of clear signs. Taste, aroma, body of wine - all these words represent completely specific concepts. To try wine is necessary in order to learn to recognize the signs of varieties that differ from each other by combinations of these signs. If you have already fallen in love with a variety, then you can find similar varieties and try new ones, since preferences for wine often change. Among the red wines worth trying are Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, Tempranillo. Popular varieties of white wines: Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Gris.
Tip #2: Wines need to be studied
In this sense, everyone must decide for himself how to move forward. The majority of people are not prone to complications - they have enough basic knowledge about what kind of wine to choose for the table and what to serve it with. But among wine worshipers there are those who strive to delve into the topic. There are many opportunities for such people - they will attend tastings, go to vineyards, study the ratings of various experts. This kind of hobby can become a way of life and even a source of income - after all, all winemakers and sommeliers once got carried away with wine.
Tip #3: It is worth orientating yourself by taste
Every wine has a set of standard features that are subjectively perceived differently. People sitting at the table and drinking the same wine will experience different sensations. Therefore, the idea of "good wine" should be abandoned immediately. It is too blurred to define. Gradually, having tried many different varieties, people find several options for different cases and simply use them. The "the more expensive, the better" rule does not always work for the reasons described above. This is why there are many cases when, at blind tastings, people prefer cheap wine to expensive wine, simply because they like it more. Therefore, it is better to trust your taste and drink what you like. Sophisticated wines are good for private dinners and small companies, but for barbecues and picnics, rather inexpensive table wines of serial production from well-known brands are perfect
Tip #4: Where and how to buy good wine
Wines of acceptable quality for emergencies can be bought in supermarkets, focusing either on well-known brands or on price. It is important to understand that good wine is always properly packaged - that is, it is bottled and sealed with a cork or screw cap. A good wine has a clearly written label where you can read exactly what kind of wine it is. Everything else has no meaning. If the occasion is not urgent and there is time, you should contact a good wine shop. An example is the Decanter store, where you can choose wines for every taste and get advice from sellers or employees of the company's online store, https://decanter.ru/wine which will help to choose the most suitable wine for the celebration.
