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Do you often wonder why it is important for sommeliers to suggest a wine to their guests?
If the person making the suggestions is an expert, then you can be assured that you are definitely going to finish every drop of that wine! But if you are someone who loves to clink a glass or two of wine over any other drink quite often, you must know something about the one you are being served instead of simply depending upon an expert. It also impresses people! And we’ve got your back to help you know a thing or two.
1. Some bottles don’t always make the country of origin clear. The wine bottle will showcase the ‘region’ where the wine was produced. But, do ask.
3. Most wines that are being made today will have more information about the kind of grape which has been used. Some varieties of grapes include cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, Chenin blanc, palomino, pinot blanc, pinot noir and zinfandel. Maybe you can search for this one on your own.
4. Most people want to go for the most expensive bottle of wine, not by the year in which the grapes were harvested. But it can be a very important piece of information to have. It can tell you more about the quality of the wine such as how much aging the bottle has had.
So, now that you have some idea about the basics, it is time to start experimenting and impressing the guests!
2. If you cannot directly ask which country it is from because that does sound abrupt, the easier route to take would be to circle back to the question about the origin by asking about the wine producer whose name is always written on the label, or at the bottom of the bottle. Perhaps a better way to ask, if you are in a more casual setting.
3. Most wines that are being made today will have more information about the kind of grape which has been used. Some varieties of grapes include cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, Chenin blanc, palomino, pinot blanc, pinot noir and zinfandel. Maybe you can search for this one on your own.
4. Most people want to go for the most expensive bottle of wine, not by the year in which the grapes were harvested. But it can be a very important piece of information to have. It can tell you more about the quality of the wine such as how much aging the bottle has had.
5. You should definitely learn about the alcohol level on the front or back side of the label, as someone may find the taste disagreeable.
So, now that you have some idea about the basics, it is time to start experimenting and impressing the guests!
