6 essential knowledge for beginners to wine! How to avoid buying fake wine? Costco Line 39 Pinot Noir 2019 Easy Tasting Tips
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In addition to selling a large amount of daily necessities, Costco has a wide variety of wines with high CP values. It is also one of the must-buy items every time you visit. , As a novice, but you don't know how to start, what should you do if you are worried that the taste will not match?
This time, I will sort out 6 novice knowledge about wine, share with you the tips for picking wine, reduce the chance of stepping on thunder, and find the most suitable taste for you!
▲Line 39 North Latitude 39 Pinot Noir 2019
1. Simple distinction between the old world and the new world
When tasting wine you often hear other people refer to Old World and New World wines, but what's the difference? It's actually pretty easy to tell apart!
Old World: Continental region, the birthplace of wine .
Such as: France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Germany...etc.
Such as: France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Germany...etc.
New World: Outside Europe, the emerging wine-making country .
There are mainly the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, Japan and so on.
There are mainly the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, Japan and so on.
The history of winemaking in the old world has a long history. As early as 7000 AD, the Mesopotamia/Nile River Basin in the Mediterranean region had a history of making wine. Many of the winemaking techniques and production area norms we know are also in the old world. developed by the world.
The winemaking in the New World also began in the 16th century, and most of the technology was brought from the old world. It can be imagined that a young man follows the boss in front of him. He is very young, but with age, development develops. different self-styles.
Whether it is the old world or the new world, it does not mean who is better and who is worse. It is mainly based on personal preferences. You don't need to be bound by the production area or reputation. You can try many ways to find your favorite style.
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From the packaging point of view, the wine label of the old world (pictured left) only shows the name of the producing area and the winery, not the grape variety, so if you do not know the grape variety of a specific producing area, it is difficult to know what to buy Most of the New World wine labels (pictured on the right), in addition to the winery name and production area, will also be marked with grape varieties, which will be easier for beginners to understand.
2. How to avoid buying fake wine? Scan code traceability
There are two types of so-called "fake wine":
One is wine prepared by unscrupulous merchants with chemical formulas. This wine is usually completely unrelated to grapes, and only uses alcohol, essence, saccharin and distilled water to prepare "three spirits".
The second refers to "fake wine for investment", the bottle contains real wine, but it is cheap wine bottled with fake wine bottles, wine labels, and corks.
The first step in identifying the authenticity of wine is to observe the paper, font, design or printing method of the wine label, or scan the QR Code on the bottle to know the wine producer, thereby confirming the source of the wine, certification marks, awards, etc. , you can also place an order directly from the official website, fast and secure.
To view the wine supply chain , you will need to scan through the QR code APP:
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1. Scan the QR code of the wine bottle
2. After decoding, open the webpage
3. View the wine supply chain
3. Common wine varieties
Common grape varieties used to make wine:
1. Red wine:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Shiraz (Syrah in France), Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Malbec, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Grenache, Nebbiolo, Zinfandel, Gamay.
2. White wines:
Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscat, Viognier, Pinot Gris.
Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscat, Viognier, Pinot Gris.
If you want to learn how to get started with wine, you must at least know whether the wine is red or white. You can write down these common varieties first, and then slowly understand the flavors of different varieties, and then find your favorite taste.
4. Does the vintage of the wine matter?
The year of wine refers to the year of "grape harvesting" . With the weather conditions in different regions and different years, the growth conditions and tastes of grapes are different, and the personality of wine brewing is also different, even in the same production area, because the state of the grapes is different. , the brewed wine will also change, which is also the interesting and mysterious part of wine.
The so-called "good year" means that the grapes are well-ripened, so everyone in the area can make good wine, while the so-called "bad year" is the opposite, but it does not mean that the wine brewed in a bad year is not good. It is the time to test the skills of the winery and the winemaker. After all, the wine of a good year will be delicious, and it is truly amazing to make a good wine in a bad year!
5. Do you have to sober up ?
"Decantation" is to let the wine body originally kept in the bottle come into contact with a large amount of air, which accelerates oxidation, softens phenolic tannins, reduces acidity, makes the taste more supple, and the aroma is more colorful and unrestrained. Ning" softens, creating a supple mouthfeel.
But if you are a novice and you are not sure about the flavor of the wine , firstly look at the source of the wine on the label, including the winery/chateau, production area, variety and grade, etc. Condition, such as new wine, old wine, whether there is sediment in the wine bottle, etc., and then make further judgments.
How long does it take to sober up? There is no standard answer.
Because each wine has different grape varieties, characteristics, drinking period and years, everyone has different definitions and feelings about whether the wine is good or not, so you must judge by your own taste buds.
6. Learn to describe wine flavors
The steps of wine tasting are divided into: viewing the color, smelling the fragrance, and tasting the drink, but most people tend to ignore the process of “viewing the color”. The softness and sourness of the red wine can be easily judged from the color.
1. Watch the wine:
In a well-lit place, put the wine in front of a white wall, or put a piece of paper on the table, tilt the glass slightly, and see the color on the paper. Whether it is white wine, pink or red wine, you can use light, medium Or rich to describe its body.
For example, the Line 39 Pinot Noir in the picture above can use Red to describe the color.
2. Smell the wine:
Describe the flavor you smell "more carefully", even if you smell the fruit flavor, you can further subdivide which flavor it is.
For example, the Line 39 Pinot Noir in the picture above has aromas of red berries, a pronounced tobacco taste, a hint of oak and leather.
3. Wine tasting:
Let the wine stay in the mouth for about 3 seconds or so, gently like a mouthwash to let the wine completely touch every part of the tongue, you can feel the sweetness, acidity, tannin and body of the wine.
For example, the Line 39 Pinot Noir in the picture above is described as moderately sour, low in tannin, and slightly high in sweetness. It is suitable to be paired with salmon pasta or salads and can be drunk immediately after opening the bottle.
Summarize
The introduction this time is quite basic, suitable for beginners of wine. When you choose wine next time, you will not be confused when you see the wine label and grape variety! The world of wine is very wonderful. Even if it is the same variety and production area, different years will create different flavors, each with its own characteristics. We encourage everyone to try a lot of different wines and explore the taste that suits you !
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