How to Age as Fine as Wine
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So, if you want to be like a fine wine and grow better with age have Life Alert by your side to protect you. If you want to step up your wine game? Real Simple1 and their wine expert, Victoria James, are here to help. Follow her simple tips and you’ll be able to order, sip and enjoy wine with confidence.
Which corkscrew should I buy?
According to Victoria James, the cheaper the corkscrew, the better! "The corkscrew that you get at your liquor store that's $10 works just fine," she assures us.
What's the best way to order wine?
When you get the long (read: overwhelming) wine list at a restaurant, turn to the sommelier for guidance. And don't be afraid to be honest about the amount you're looking to spend. If you're uncomfortable talking about price points, James recommends pointing to the kind of wine you'd like on the wine list and say, "I want a champagne like this," and then point to the price range you're looking for and say "around here." You're matching up the style of wine you like with the price you're willing to spend. "And every sommelier will understand," James promises.
How do I hold the wine glass?
James recommends holding the wine glass by the stem, rather than cupping your hand around the bowl of the glass. The purpose of the wine stem is to prevent the body heat from your hand from heating up the wine, which can change the taste and aromatics. "It's why the wine stem exists. It's for a reason; it's not just to look fancy," James explains.
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Works Cited:
1. Holdefehr, Katie. “The Right Way to Hold a Wine Glass (and Two More Tips), According to a Sommelier.” Real Simple. < https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/how-to-hold-a-wine-glass>. https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/how-to-hold-a-wine-glass