If you're going to be doing some wine tasting, it's important to be well informed to maximize the enjoyment you get from the experience. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there regarding wine tasting.
The following are six things that you shouldn't assume when it comes to wine tasting.
Red wine is never consumed chilled
A lot of novice wine tasters think that red wine is never consumed chilled. However, this isn't the case. Certain red wines such as Pinot noir and Beaujolais are actually commonly served chilled or slightly chilled.
It's always best to age wine
Not every type of wine improves with age. In fact, only a limited number of wines are aged to improve their quality. The majority of wines out there are made to be consumed within only a few years of being bottled.
You always need to decant red wine
The only reason why you would want to decant a red wine is that there is sediment in it. If you're drinking red wine that is completely free from sediment, decanting this wine won't have any benefit.
Wine has to come from a bottle with a cork for it to be high quality
Although wine traditionally comes in a bottle with a cork, screwcaps are becoming increasingly popular these days. In fact, screwcaps are even becoming mainstream in many wine-producing areas.
It's important to understand that screwcaps are not an indication of inferior wine. Screwcaps can work just as well as corks when it comes to maintaining the quality of wine that's being stored.
You won't get a hangover if you choose white wine
Red wine has a much worse reputation for causing hangovers than white wine. However, this by no means indicates that you can't get a hangover from drinking white wine. Hangovers are caused by alcohol more than anything, and of course, both red and white wine contain plenty of alcohol.
Although substances such as tannins in red wine are associated with hangover headaches, white wine also has tannins and plenty of other ingredients that can cause headaches. For example, white wine contains sulfites that are also associated with hangover headaches.
Expensive wine always tastes better than low-cost wine
You shouldn't automatically turn your nose up at a more affordable wine. When it comes to discovering which wines you like, it never helps to look at price tags.
There is a lot of personal preference to consider when it comes to finding your favorite wines. You might be surprised to find that some of your favorite wines are fairly inexpensive, so try everything regardless of any preconceived notions about price or type.
To learn more, contact a company like Fletcher Bay Winery.
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