Just because a bottle of wine has a fancy label or a high price tag doesn't mean that it's a good wine. And vice versa –- just because a bottle of wine is lower in price doesn't mean that it's a bad wine. You can buy a good wine in a variety of different price ranges. And exactly what makes a good wine varies from person to person. This article offers several suggestions as to how you can find and buy good wine.
Steps- Consider the price of the wine, but do not solely base your decision on this factor. A bottle of wine that is decades old and from a well-known reserve may be worth the high price tag. However, it is not uncommon for wines today to be priced higher based on factors not related to taste.
- The business costs of the winery, including start-up costs and investment amounts, can be factored into the price of a wine.
- The location of the winery can affect the cost as well. A bottle from a traditional wine region may cost more than one from somewhere lesser known, even if the taste is not as good.
- Some established wineries sell their wines under a different label, or a second label, and at a cheaper price.
- Complete your research and learn about wines, in general, before you make a purchase.
- Magazines, books and brochures contain useful information about specific vintages and wine producers.
- Differences between one wine producer or vintage that is considered excellent and another that is considered only average could also be the difference between a good wine and an OK wine.
- While books, magazines and other sources might not give a wine a high rating, keep in mind that it is still an opinion. A wine that isn't highly rated does not mean that it isn't a good wine.
- Locate a good wine store. Every wine store is different than the next, and you will find that each store offers different selections, different price ranges and different styles of business.
- Stores with organized wine tastings, or those that allow you to buy a glass of wine in order to try it, can lead you in your quest to purchase good wine.
- Ignore the idea that bottles of wine with screw caps are not considered to be good wines.
- An increasing number of great wine producers are forgoing corks.
- The use of screw caps can prevent corkiness, which is when the natural corks produce a smell similar to wet cardboard.
- Match your wine with the type of food you'll be eating. You may think you did not buy a good wine because of how it tasted when combined with your meal menu. But, you might have purchased a good wine that just didn't go with what you were eating at the time.
- Large holiday meals typically contain a wide range of side dishes, which also means a number of flavors on the table that compete with each other.
- When there are a number of different flavors in foods, a good wine to buy is one that is well-balanced and not too extreme in taste, such as too sweet or too dry.
- Once you do find a good wine, purchase a case of it, which typically consists of 12 bottles. This can save you money because stores that specialize in wine will often give a discount of 10 to 15 percent for such a purchase.
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