If you do not have a lot of experience with wine, walking into a wine shop can be intimidating. There are so many different kinds of wine and so many different names that you might end up just picking one based on the label. If you get lucky, that will be something that you really like. Chances are that you will be missing out on a wine you would really love, though. Your best option is to ask a few questions.
With What Does This Pair?
Wine is known for being paired with food. The flavor of the wine can enhance and emphasize the flavor of the food but only if you pair them properly. If you pair the wine with the wrong food, it could mask or muddy the flavor of both. So, you should ask how to pair the wine if you are planning to drink the wine with a meal. If you already have the meal planned, you can ask which wine will pair best with the meal that you are preparing. A good wine shop will have wines that should pair with most foods.
What Temperature?
Choosing the right temperature for your wine is important as well. If the wine is not at the right temperature, you will not get the right mix of flavors and scents. The wine is designed to be enjoyed at a certain temperature that is most delicious. The shape of the wine glass will even affect the temperature of the wine.
You should probably ask a wine shop employee about which wine glasses you should use when you are asking about the temperature. For example, a stemless wine glass will allow your hand to warm the wine slightly. A wine glass with a stem can be held by the stem so that the wine does not warm up. These are just a few considerations. Visit Townecellarswines.com to learn more about different wines. You can also connect them on Facebook for more updates.
