How to buy good wine

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How to Buy Good Wine?
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• Good wines do not always come with a fancy label
  or a high price tag. You can find good wine in
  almost any price range, and from near every part
  of the world. Exactly what makes a good wine
  varies from person to person, but there are some
  clear indicators of how a good wine should look
  and taste. Find a good wine by learning a little
  bit about different types of wines, trying
  different varieties, and serving your wine
  properly.

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Research wine basics

• Do some research to learn about wines and the
  wine-making process before you make a purchase.
  Get familiar with different types of wine, how
  wine is made, and how different factors such as
  age and location impact your favorite wines.
  Magazines such as Wine Enthusiast and Wine
  Spectator offer monthly publications that contain
  a number of articles relating to learning about
  wine, wine production, and learning to enjoy
  wine.
• If there is a particular portion of winemaking or
  tasting that interests you, such as how soil
  impacts flavor or how to distinguish between
  wines by taste, look for a book on the subject.

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• Brochures from vineyards and distributors contain
  useful information about specific vintages and
  wine producers. Good wines come from good
  producers, so take a look to see who is
  well-regarded in the industry.
• Go for tours and tastings at local vineyards. If
  there is a wine producer near you, do some
  first-hand research by attending a tour and
  tasting at their vineyard. This lets you ask
  questions directly from the people who make the
  wine.

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Go for a tasting.

• Understanding the concepts behind what makes a
  wine good is important, but knowing what a good
  wine tastes like means actually tasting good
  wine. Find a tasting event at a local vineyard,
  wine store, or restaurant. Look for events that
  offer a number of wines. New product or cask
  events usually focus on a single type of wine and
  do not offer the chance to become familiar with
  different types of wine. Try asking "I like this
  type of wine. What else would you recommend based
  on that?"
• Take a friend. Tasting are often part learning
  and part social. If you are uncomfortable going
  alone, bring a friend to learn about wine with
  you.

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• Ask questions. If there is a wine you like, ask
  who makes it, what region it comes from, and what
  year it was produced. Say "I very much enjoyed
  this wine. Can you tell me more about who makes
  it and how it gets its flavor?" Compare wines you
  like to see if they have something in common,
  such as coming from the same region.
• Check the wines sight and smell, along with
  taste. Visual factors, such as a murky wine, as
  well sour or acrid scents may indicate that a
  wine is not good

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Learn about different types of wine.

• There are reds, whites, and roses, but there are
  also different wines within those types. Read up
  on the basic wine types and their tastes to
  figure out what you might like. Chardonnay is a
  popular type of white wine. It is described as
  being buttery and often fruity with notes of
  apples and citrus.
• Riesling is a sweet white wine with lighter,
  fruitier flavors than a Chardonnay. Its high
  acidity pairs well with spicy foods.
• Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic white wine with
  sharp, herbal qualities. It may also taste
  slightly of sour fruits.
• White Zinfandel is a popular type of rose that is
  moderately sweet and a little dry. It is said to
  have citrus as well as candy notes, and is
  slightly acidic. It is best served cold.

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• Merlot is a soft red wine with plum-like notes
  that tends to be mellow from the day it is
  opened. It is well-liked for its underlying
  chocolate flavors.
• Cabernet Sauvignon is a darker, bolder red than a
  Merlot. It sometimes has a berry-like taste to
  it, and ages very well.
• Pinot Noir is a red wine that is often described
  as tasting like red fruits such as cherries and
  strawberries.
• Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a bold, sweet red
  wine that is often cited as tasting spiced.
  Syrahs age well, and are said to go wonderfully
  with grilled meats.

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Keep a wine journal

• This allows you to keep track of what wines you
  enjoyed and which ones you did not. It also lets
  you take note of specific things that you enjoy
  in a wine, so that you can better understand your
  personal pallet.You can find journals made
  especially for logging wine online and in some
  bookstores and wine stores. These give you
  specific prompts and notes to keep your records
  consistent.
• Alternatively, you can always use a simple
  notebook to keep track of wines you have tried.
  Note the type of wine, the vineyard, the vineyard
  location, the date, and your own tasting notes.

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• Note things like taste, color, and smell. Was the
  wine sweet? Was it sour? Did it remind you of
  chocolate? Was it bright red or dark red? Did it
  smell grassy? Did it smell like fruit?
• Always include a simple note stating whether you
  liked the wine. This could be as simple as
  writing good on the top corner of the page, or
  you could create your own rating system

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