How Do You Be A Wine Connoisseur?
The world of wine is a fascinating culture with a cult-like following. There’s much to learn about wine, how it’s made, what vineyards produce the best grapes and how to spot the top vintages. If you don’t have the time to take all that in, you can skim the surface and sound like a wine pro in a matter of days. Set aside that foamy beer and follow this guide to becoming an instant wine connoisseur. Know the jargon. The fastest way to master wine is to learn the vocabulary. For example, the “vintage” is the year the grapes from which the wine was made were harvested. The vintage year is clearly marked on most bottles. The word “magnum” refers to a large bottle of wine, equal to two bottles of regular size. Other important words to get comfortable with: vineyard, winery, mouth feel, varietals, corked, finish, grapes, tasting and sommelier. Get to know the grapes. When connoisseurs talk about “varieties” or “varietals” they are speaking of the grape used to harvest the wine. White wine co
