| What makes wine add such a touch of | | | | hard and fast rules for enjoying wine. However, |
| sophistication to just about anybody? Is it the | | | | wine has the reputation of having rules about |
| jewel-like color or the fancy glasses we drink it | | | | what temperature to serve it at or what wines |
| from? Is it because it represents special occasions | | | | go with what foods. Yet in reality, it is all about |
| for many of us? Is it because we associate it | | | | your taste. Some people serve their red wines |
| with formal events and celebrations? Maybe it is | | | | chilled or even with an ice cube in it because they |
| because we don't really understand wine very well | | | | simply cannot palate room temperature wine. |
| and feel that those who do have a little extra | | | | Others simply enjoy their favorite wine with |
| touch of sophistication about them. | | | | whatever meal they prepare, regardless of pairing |
| Language | | | | suggestions. It is all about what you like. |
| The language of wine gives us wine drinkers the | | | | Discovery |
| image of sophistication. Often those who do not | | | | One of the things that adds to the mystery and |
| drink wine are not familiar with wine terminology | | | | sophistication of wine is that there is always |
| like tannin, body, acidity, oak, fruitiness, legs and | | | | something new to try and learn about. There are |
| aromas. Wine lovers often debate the different | | | | new wines, different vintages and wines from |
| types of wine, the right or wrong way to serve | | | | different regions or different producers to |
| it, whether to decant or not and the flavors and | | | | explore. The variety of wine is endless. For many |
| aromas detected in it. They also discuss where | | | | people who enjoy wine immensely, life can be all |
| wines are from, good years versus bad ones and | | | | about discovering new favorites, visiting wineries, |
| so much more. It definitely can lead non-wine | | | | making wine at home or learning about wine. |
| drinkers to think that we are more sophisticated | | | | It is a complex subject. For anyone who wants to |
| than the norm. It can also make people think | | | | learn more about wine, there is much written |
| we're a little pompous! | | | | about it. There are books, magazines, web sites |
| Reputation | | | | and more. Although one of the best ways to |
| Wine is, by and large, the drink of choice for | | | | explore new wines and learn about them is |
| many special events and for celebrations. | | | | through wine tasting. Whether you do a wine |
| Therefore people have come to associate it with | | | | tasting at home or go to an event, trying it |
| people enjoying themselves. When you add wine | | | | yourself and talking with other wine lovers is the |
| to just about any occasion, suddenly things are | | | | best way to make wine discoveries. |
| more joyous and people feel like it is a special | | | | Wine is a sophisticated drink. It is very complex, |
| event. Wine's reputation makes it sound like a | | | | but can nonetheless be enjoyed by anyone. |
| sophisticated choice to drink, unless of course it | | | | Whether you have the desire to understand it or |
| comes in a box! | | | | not, wine is a wonderful way to relax, enjoy a |
| Rules | | | | meal or just liven up a get-together. |
| Now most wine drinkers know that there are no | | | | |