If you think that to drink a good wine, that has great texture and flavour, you need to spend a fortune, you are so wrong. The notion, “the more expensive it is, the better the wine”, does not always apply. For example, lesser-popular varieties are generally cheaper. Not because they do not offer quality wines, but because they lack the spotlight phenomenon. Bellow we provide some techniques that anyone can use to buy a delicious yet inexpensive wine.
Have a Little Background Knowledge
When it comes to buying wine on a budget, knowing where to start is essential. And that involves having a little background knowledge about varietals and regions. That will help you distinguish what is good from what is probably a flop. While learning all of this can take a lot of study, but you can use the following tips to get started.
- Pay attention to where the wine is from. Consider wines that come from a specific region, as they tend to be better; for example Hunter Valley instead of Australia, Marlborough instead of New Zealand, Sonoma instead of California.
- Another thing that can help you is to understand a little bit about the nature of different varietals. For example, Pinot Noir are tough grapes to grow, so it is pretty difficult to find a good bottle for less. Malbecs and Syrahs, or less popular varietals like Rioja or Grenache, are a better bet. Considering theses tips can be a great way to find an inexpensive wine that will actually be delicious.
Know Where to Go for the Best Deal
Usually, the best way to buy good wine at a better price is to purchase more expensive wine at a discount. If you know a couple of great wine bottles that you really love, purchasing them in bulk will earn you a discount. Many online and offline retailers will cut the price per bottle down if you buy six or more.
Serve It Properly
If you think that buying the right wine is all that you have to do, you are wrong. How you serve your wine can also enhance the flavour of a less expensive.
For beginners, to best bring out the flavours of the wine, make sure to serve it at the correct temperature. Usually, people tend to serve red wines a little warmer and white wines cooler than they should. While there are some specifics of exactly what temperatures each varietal should be served at, but here is a quick trick that you can use: take your white wine out of the fridge about half an hour before you want to drink and just leave your red wine in the fridge for a while before your serve it.
