Wine Week is from September 29th to October 5th in Argentina. With this excuse, I invited Guerrillero Culinario to write this article to dispel some of the confusion that haunts us, the pichis, when we try to figure out how to choose a good wine. Below, I'll share the ins and outs of this guy who recommends places to eat well and writes the most interesting articles about the morphant being.
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Tips for choosing a good wine
1 – Cheap isn't always bad, but it's rarely very good
Cheap wines that turn out to be very good go up in price. This is true for all walks of life. Nothing stays cheap and excellent for long. Sooner or later, the price will go up.
2 – Expensive things are not always worth it
Wines are more expensive due to the production process, fashion, rarity, complexity, or because they have a brand that stands behind them. Unless you have a privileged palate, it's best to skip the really expensive wines you might not fully appreciate.
3 – White is for warm days
Because of its lack of astringency and the temperature at which it's best served, white wine is ideal for hot days when one normally eats light, light, and easy. While I'm against the idea that meat only goes with red wines, I also think a white wine goes very well with guacamole , a Greek salad, or some cracker dip with cheese and mayonnaise, lying out in the grass.
4 – There are so many different reds that it is best to try them all.
A Pinot Noir can be softer than a white (Torrontés), and a Cabernet Franc can be much more aggressive than a blend. This is because red wines are more variable. And don't even mention the region. You have to get to know the grape varieties little by little and choose the ones that suit your tastes.
5 – Don't fall into the conclusions of a single person's tastings
Ideally, you should pay attention to the general taste of the audience, tastings by several people, and the more diverse the audience, the better. The opinion of one person is valid for everyone with similar tastes. However, the opinion of a group will be slightly more accurate in most cases.
6 – Don’t pay for the brand
There are brands that are good for giving a wine to your boss, because everyone knows the brand and it's positioned as "premium." Well, leave those for gifts, because there are thousands of wines at the same price that are better than that. New wineries will try to offer good products at affordable prices, so they can gain recognition. It's a good idea to choose those wineries.
7 – Don't ask a cork oak for cork
While cork is more expensive, it's not necessarily the best option, and if a wine comes with a rubber cork, it doesn't mean the product is cheap. If a wine isn't meant to be stored for a long time, cork will cost more than it's worth.
8 – Forget about Chinese supermarkets and large chains
In the first case, you pay for cheap wine, but it may have been mishandled. In fact, I don't buy wine from a Chinese store unless it costs under $50. Above that, I go to a wine shop. In chain stores, you usually pay the same as in wine shops, but you don't get a recommendation from the owner/employee or any potential discounts or offers.
9 – Don’t be afraid to ask
And take the risk of buying wines that are sometimes a little more expensive than what you're used to. It's often worth it.
10 – If you like Frizze, everything I told you before makes no sense.
Thank you Guerrilla!
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