Take advantage of the great wine deals available and learn about wine

Filed in archive Did you know , Wine on June 30, 2010

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When people ask me if I like red wine or white wine I always answer 'yes'. There are so many different red and white wines to choose from and I always find some that are affordable. However, I am not a wine connoisseur and there is so much I need to learn.

One thing I do know though is having the perfect wine to accompany your food makes everything tastes that much better. I have learned about wine by tasting and testing. With the great wine deals that you can always find I am able to buy two or three bottles at a time without breaking the bank.

Once I have made a meal I will open two or three bottles for a taste of each. I only have a very small amount until I find the one that I like the best with the food I am eating. And that's the one I continue with for the rest of the meal.

I have found the easiest way to do my testing is to buy the same type of wine. For example, I will buy three different bottles of chardonnay. They all taste different. As I am trying them with my meal I pay attention to what it is that I like about one over the other. Some chardonnay's can have an oaky taste; some are like a fresh stream running through your mouth. It's a great way to really find out what it is you like to drink and why. Before you know it you sound like a wine connoisseur without even trying.