Wine is one of the most amazingly
complex things you can learn about; there’s so much variety that you’ve never
really learned it all. Saying that, where can you start?
At the Ideal Wine Company we
recognise that if you’re in the market for a luxury bottle and you feel
somewhat lacking in your knowledge of the drink, it can be intimidating. There
are so many questions to ask and so many answers. This is because wine is such
a versatile drink that there’s no definitive answer.
However there are sources you can
go to in order to transform yourself form wine buffoon to wine buff. Remember
that knowledge is power; the more you have, in this case, the more likely you
are to make an informed decision when it comes to choosing your luxury bottle.
The first place to start is the
internet. Considering the wealth of information on the World Wide Web, it
shouldn’t surprise you that there are thousands of guides on there, ready and
waiting to teach about wine. However you have to remember that information from
the internet isn’t always reliable, so take it with a pinch of salt.
However if you’re looking to move
on from internet guides, why not get adventurous and take a trip to a vineyard?
There are some particularly beautiful vineyards on the continent and most have
tours on offer that teach you about the entire process of viticulture. It makes
the perfect getaway and reminds you that when you wish to learn about
something, you always need to know where it comes from.
If a getaway to a continental
vineyard isn’t in the cards for you right now, why not try a wine tasting
course? These days, colleges around the country feature entire classes
dedicated to learning about the wine and the great thing about this option is
that you get to engage with an expert. Not only can you hear from them, but put
your questions to them for a deeper understanding of the drink you’ve come to
love.
Finally, if you want to strike
out on your own, why not form a collective? Start your own wine tasting group.
You’d be surprised how many people in your neighbourhood would be invested in
such a group, and you can use it as an opportunity to learn and grow together.
There’s nothing like a shared experience to foster a deeper understanding.
At the Ideal Wine Company we’ve
always seen the mystery as one of the reasons that wine is so fascinating. You
can never know it all, but you can clock up some life changing experiences
trying.
