| You plan to buy wine whether for a party or just for | | | | preferences; 'Dry White wine' (Chardonnay, Pinot |
| yourself, you need to know the ways of picking up | | | | Blanc, Pinot Gris, or Sauvignon Blanc)' 'Reds' that are |
| the right selection. Although, the choice is more | | | | simple and not full-bodied (Pinot Noir, Merlot or |
| personal than routine or scientific, there are still some | | | | Gamay), More complex wines (Syrah/Shiraz-from |
| general tips as it is called the three P's: Preference, | | | | Australia, California Cabernet Sauvignon, or Zinfandel) |
| price and pairing. Thus, mastering these tips shall help | | | | and the 'Sweet ones' (Gewurztraminer, Riesling, |
| you in the long term. | | | | Muscat dessert). |
| Price: | | | | If you are an adventurous type and would like to |
| The purchasing power is without doubt an important | | | | experiment, take the help of wine experts or a good |
| factor in judging what you can (or cannot) purchase. | | | | wine dealer to guide you in the various interesting |
| Earlier, good wine was expensive and nothing came | | | | wine combinations which you have not tried earlier. |
| below $30 while you can get the same in present | | | | Pairing: |
| times for $15 or even less. Contact a reliable wine | | | | This is an important factor in choosing the wine, since |
| dealer for suggestions within your purchasing power. | | | | wines generally go well with some food combinations |
| Preferences: | | | | and one needs to check out the wine-food |
| They generally differ from person to person, | | | | combinations. Noting the contents of the food as to |
| however in the case of wine, it needs to be based | | | | what you shall be using: fruits or spices; red or white |
| on the meal combination and the company you are | | | | meat; herbs-fresh/dried and their types and any |
| having. Plenty of wines with their own distinct tastes, | | | | other which shall influence your choice. |
| vintage, contents and country of origin exist; hence, | | | | For instance, red wines pair well with heavy food |
| each has a specific usage. | | | | better than white ones, which are more suitable for |
| Hence, in a get together party, go for the 'Safe | | | | the lighter meals. However, there are no hard and |
| Wines' (white or/and red) which do not have heavy | | | | fast rules as it really depends on your choice as each |
| effects, use 'Starter Reds' like Pinot Noir, softer | | | | individual is unique so shall be his/her tastes in terms |
| Merlot for people unaccustomed to heavy wines, and | | | | of food and wine. Thus, the food-wine pairing is more |
| 'Gewurztraminer' is the favorite for a white wine. | | | | personal (99%) than scientific (1%). |
| If new, try out these tips according to your | | | | |