When you have a good bottle of wine, it will cheer things up and make the party. But, it pays to take the time to learn about choosing, storing and serving your wine properly. This article has so much information for you, so get ready to read!
Trust your gut and your own particular taste when buying wine. For example, if you have a friend that tells you they love a wine and you don’t enjoy it, don’t spend any money on it. This will only make you waste your money on something that will sit on your shelf.
Wine can make great sauces for beef dishes. Just add some butter and red wine in a saucepan. As the sauce simmers, the alcohol cooks away and the mixture gradually thickens. Finally, lightly drizzle the sauce on your beef entree.
If you want your wine to taste the best, make sure the temperature is right. Red wines are best when served at 60 degrees. If the wine is poured at 58 degrees, it will warm to the right temperature in the glass. White wines are best served at 47 degrees. Warm whites taste dull.
Are you going to a tailgate event where you want to serve wine? If so, buy wines with a screw top. Screw tops will allow you easy access to the wine without having to keep track of a wine opener. If you want to bring the wine to another location, re-seal the bottle with the screw top.
Champagne and sparkling wines should be served when they are very cold. Otherwise, they lose flavor and appeal. Before drinking champagne, chill it in your refrigerator for about one to two hours.
There are many different factors to consider when purchasing and storing wine. Your next gathering may not go so well if you ignore all of this information. Use this information, and you will see that your guests will love it even more.