Although its too late for us here in Australia, but those of you going into summer…..CHEERS!
Although warmer weather tends to send me towards white wine, rosé, a fruity cocktail or a cold beer, there are times when red wine is in order. Barbecue is definitely one of those situations, especially if you’re grilling meat such as burgers, ribs, lamb racks and steak.
Red wine is a great accompaniment to burgers, slow-cooked ribs and grilled meats.
Many people stick with whatever cold drink they happen to have in their hand when the meat is ready, and it is hard to argue with that, but I prefer certain types of reds, depending on the meat and the preparation.
Being able to become a wine spectator is a unique experience. There is certain etiquette you will need to follow when you are tasting different types of wine. You must follow the rules accordingly; otherwise you can find yourself in trouble. The duties of a wine spectator are considered prestigious. Many professional wine tasters enjoy these wine tasting events. It allows them to sample wines that are a step up.
A wine spectator has to adhere to three rules in the wine tasting process. They need to look, smell and taste the wines in order to get a feel for the process. These three rules are critical, so they must be mastered accordingly. As you get a feel for what you need to do, you will start to enjoy wine tasting even more.
Legend has it that Cleopatra once promised Marc Anthony she would “drink the value of a province” in one cup of wine, after which she drank an expensive pearl with a cup of wine. Marilyn Monroe is rumored to have bathed in a bathtub of champagne. The lure of wine is cross-cultural and going strong. Enjoying wine, once surrounded by pomp and circumstance, is now something that many of us do on a daily basis to enjoy food, friends, and family. There is no reason each experience shouldn’t be as exceptional as taking a bath in Champagne. Knowing a few simple tips about tasting wine can enhance your wine experience by leaps and bounds and easily transition you from a wine lover to a wine expert.
There are three things that you need to know about how to choose a wine that is good for you. You can do this by using the three Ps: price, preference and pairing. Unless you have these characteristics, then you may not pick good wine. Since these are crucial to your selection, it’s a good idea to go over the three components.
With price, it is simply how much you would like to pay for a bottle of wine. In fact, can you believe that there are good wines available for purchase around $15 - $20? That may sound unbelievable, but it’s true. Do you know what that means? As you’re learning how to choose a wine, you will also be learning how to get a bargain.
