Wine Appreciation

Many aspects of wine are evident just by reading the label on the bottle. The label specifies the alcohol content and most often the kind of grapes that the wine contains. Words like biodynamic, and vegan indicate how grapes were grown and/or how they were made into wine. While all this information is important in guiding consumers, other important characteristics of the wine such as aromas, flavors, and textures remain to be determined by personal experience. Wine appreciation begins by tasting many varietals from different countries or winegrowing regions to discover flavors that suit one’s palate. Take advantage of classes or free tastings that are offered at liquor stores. Discover wines that you enjoy drinking. Good wine is usually one that has a good balance of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter elements. Tannin is usually the source of bitterness in the wine. Saltiness is rare, although spicy can be a common adjective for wine. For all your wine and liquor needs, please stop by JULIO’S LIQUORS at 140 Turnpike Rd., Rt. 9 East, 508-366-1942. Our wine department carries over 3,000 labels from 16 different countries. We also host multiple seminars, formal tastings and wine festivals, which cater to every level of wine consumer.

HINT: Try keeping a digital wine journal of the wines you taste and what you enjoyed about them. There are apps available for smart phones that can help you keep track of your favorites.

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