Wine Buying Tips For Inexperienced Buyers

Among all the drinks and beverages worldwide, none has created as much interest and discussion as the quality of wine. In fact, there are hundreds of people all over the world who are considered master connoisseurs, making their living by simply tasting different wines and commenting on their quality. But, unfortunately, not everybody can be a wine connoisseur and millions of people all around the world know very little about wines except that most of them are made out of grapes.

Maybe you have heard about some of the more popular wines such as the Muscat Canelli wine or the Muscat orange wine but, besides the names, you know very little else. Both the Muscat orange wine and the Muscat Canelli wine are made from a special grape species known as the vitis vinifera or simply referred to as the Muscat grape. Wines made from this particular grape variety are usually characterized by a grapey taste and a sweet, floral aroma. But that is only these two wines, the Muscat orange wine and the Muscat Canelli wine, yet there are countless more different wine varieties out there.

So, how do you go about the process of filtering through all of these wines and get one that really works best for you as an inexperienced buyer? Below are three tips that will definitely help you choose the right wine if you follow them diligently;

• Preferences; Everyone has his or her own preferences, most of which are usually fixed and do not shift easily. However, when it comes to the choice of wine preferences may be swayed and changed at a moment’s notice. If, for instance, you are

buying wine to be taken to an official function then it will be in your best interest to buy wines that are generally considered safe wines i.e. winesthat have low alcoholic content, as you do not want guests getting too drunk. If, on the other hand, you are going to be drinking wine at a social function where guests do not have issues with alcohol, then you can bring a stronger wine, including fortified wines that have higher alcoholic content.

• Price; Some wines, such as the Muscat Canelli wine and the Muscat orange wine, are generally affordable, but there are other wines that could cost you more than a thousand dollars per bottle. In the past it was generally assumed that expensive wines were of better quality compared to the cheaper wines.This doesn’t hold true today, as the picture is very different, with many wines of superior quality costing less than thirty dollars per bottle. Look for wines that fall within your budget range.

• Pairing; different wines go well with different meals. In general, white wines are ideal for light meals or meals in which the main course consists of white meat, while red wines are best suited for heavier meals especially where plenty of red meat is served.

This article was written by John Spare, Communications Specialist at Big Cork Vineyards.