There are a number of ways that wine can be enjoyed, such as sangria, spritzers and in mixed drinks. Would you like to learn more? You can never learn too much about something as marvelous as wine, so grab your corkscrew and dig in!
Develop a relationship with your local wine store. Each wine store is slightly different. You will find that no two stores offer the same labels, price points and themes. If you’re a wine rookie, you may not do too well with stores that have pricey labels. Pick a shop that suits your needs.
Trust your instincts when you try a wine. For example, if you have a friend that tells you they love a wine and you don’t enjoy it, don’t spend any money on it. You don’t want to end up spending money on a wine you may not like.
If you get wine on a beloved shirt, get some Windex. Because of the special formulation of window cleaner, it is better at getting out wine stains than water and soap. Ensure you use Windex as fast as you can, because waiting makes it harder to remove stains.
Wine makes for a beautiful beef sauce. To make this sauce, just mix red wine with a little bit of butter in a saucepan. Then, simmer the sauce in order to make it thicker and reduce its alcohol content a bit. Then, lightly drizzle over the beef entree.
Reduce your intake of wine during the week if you notice that you are getting a lot of headaches after you drink it with a meal. Wine contains sulfites, and sulfates encourage headaches. Reducing the amount of wine you drink is the best way to get rid of these headaches.
Not all white wines should be chilled when served. Textures vary from one white wine to another, so they may taste better when served at varying temperatures. Sauvignon blanc should be served very cold, while a chardonnay or pinot gris can stand to be a little warmer.
The more you know about choosing the right wine, the more you will enjoy it. You will have the confidence you need to leave an impression on guests. The tips here are a great start, but keep learning all you can.