M's Wine Ruminations

For a long time now both of us have been hearing these rules on how you should buy and drink wine.  Therefore M has decided to throw his hat into that ring.

M’s Guide to Wine:

Know/drink what you like, do not worry what other people say you should like.

• Everyone’s taste are different.
• Wine is to be enjoyed, not used to judge others.
• Other people’s suggestions should be used as guides.

Cost does not reflect taste.

• Just because a wine is expensive does not mean that it taste better to you.
• Wines have a life cycle; after a while they will go bad & the price does not always reflect that.

Every once in a while (at least) branch out and try new wines.

• New wines come out all the time.
• Over time a persons palate changes

There are NO rules.

• In wine there are trends and guides but any type of wine can be paired with any type of food.
• There is no right time for wine. A desert wine can be served before a meal.
• Certain wines and foods can compliment each other but do not have to go together.

How you present a wine matters.

• Different types glasses will make a wine taste different.
  
  • Normally reds wines need more of a wide rimmed glass.
  • The wider the rim, the faster a sparkling wine will lose its fizz & possibly turn.

• Temperature effects taste.
  
  • Most red wines should be served between 65-70°F
  • Most white wines should be served chilled, but take them out of the refrigerator and let them warm up a little before serving.

Have fun!

For a good program on wine hosted John Cleese, try this.