Recently, I was browsing our local breast cancer consignment shop. As my husband said, leave it to me to find the wine-related items. Of course, anything that helps me explore different types of wine is tops on my list. The book, The Food Lover’s Guide to Wine, caught my eye.
While the book is a bit dated, the info is meaty. It is so jam-packed that it’s a book that you have to savor instead of devour in a few sittings. I always like to review the resource and recommended list for anything I read. This one did not disappoint.
That’s how I found out about the Wine Century Club.
Going Outside of the Box
The best thing about this site is that it encourages you to think outside of the box and explore different types of wine. Varieties like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon are comfortable. They are likely a part of everyone’s wheelhouse.
That’s great!
We all have to start somewhere on our wine journey. However, it’s essential to view it from a marketing perspective.
Popular types of wine have a lot of competition. That means the best ones will come with a like price. That’s part of the reason why going down the beaten path can help your wine journey
Finding the Values
When you have a familiar variety, you have an easy sell. The chances are that potential buyers know it and have a preconceived notion about what they’re getting. That’s a good thing when it comes to wine.
Wine snobbery is a real thing. That’s one reason why some people gravitate toward expensive wines with the idea that it’s better.
But, finding a real gem that you and others will try with a clean slate is a cool experience. Think of it as a blind tasting without having to cover up the label.
As we’ve embarked on our Wine Century Club experience, we realized that we had tried all the international varieties and have gone well beyond those bounds.
Lessons Learned With the Different Types of Wine
The new experiences are priceless. We’ve had the chance to detect graphite, petrol, chalk, chassis, violets, cinnamon, mint, and many other delectable scents.
Also, we’ve traveled figuratively through five continents and 20 countries. We’ve tasted the wine. We’ve made wine. And we’ve picked grapes. We’ve tasted grapes right off the wine.
All I can say now is that I want more!
Final Thoughts About the Types of Wine
The more I learn about wine, the more I realize how much I don’t know—and how much more I want to explore. I’m not content to stick with one variety. I want to discover the bounds of the types of wine and what surprises are still in store. A hundred varieties are just the start.
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