Every so often, even us wine lovers tend to get tired of drinking the same thing time after time. Even if we like to experiment, sometimes we get stuck in a rut of buying the same type of wine from the same regions or even only buying a few bottles that we know we like.
It's easy to keep things the same and avoid change. When we get to thinking about it, we often wonder why we don't experiment more. Here are some tips to make it easier to get back into the swing of wine variety.
Go To a Wine Tasting
A great way to widen your repertoire of wines is by attending wine-tasting events. These events are often hosted in someone's home, in a wine store or at a wine bar. By trying a variety of wines and keeping a careful record of what you've tasted and what you've enjoyed, you'll be able to quickly and efficiently find new wines that you like and that fit your budget. An online search will provide you with a listing of local wine events.
Start with Something Simple
Choose to try something that is similar to a type of wine you already like. If you love dry reds, switching to a sweet white may not be the best bet. If you enjoy Merlot from the Napa Valley and the Pays d'Oc regions, you might do well by trying some Australian Merlots, one from Washington State or a Chilean Merlot.
If you like practically all Merlots, a Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, red Zinfandel or Beaujolais may be good choices for branching out. If you enjoy light sweet white wines like Riesling, you may want to try some blush wines or white Zinfandel. Many of the unusually named German wines may also be enjoyable for you.
Try Something New in a Restaurant
Next time you are enjoying a meal out, instead of getting a glass of something that you usually drink, order something different. You can get just a glass to see if you like it or not. To avoid getting stuck with a house wine that is barely drinkable or something that was opened days ago, ask for whatever was opened most recently.
Research Wine
Read up on the wines you like and wine in general. By knowing a little about the type of wine you like, you will be better equipped to find something with similar properties that you will probably also like. If you research wine online you can also find exactly what you are looking for. You can search within a price range, within types of wine, wine regions and more. You can work your way through a best-of list or buy only wines that come highly recommended.
No matter what your technique for widening the variety of wines that you enjoy, you will have some hits and some misses. Keep on trying and you'll find that you can easily build a wide selection of wines that you enjoy. Keep a wine journal, so when you are looking for a sure bet that you don't often drink, you'll have your own personal best-of on hand.
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