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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Wine Club Educations

wineGetting the most out of life is something all people want. This is especially after spending hard-earned money on some of the finer things in life, like a vacation to a faraway destination, or a sample of some of the most exotic cheese in the world. It is no secret that wine is a drink you can enjoy both on its own or paired up with any food to enhance the overall dining experience. The problem most people have is knowing when to choose the right wines when it comes to certain foods. Sure there are the standard rules like white wines for white meats like chicken or fish and red wines for beef and other red meats, but when it comes to specifics, just how clueless can many of us get?

Enter a wine of the month club. It should never be enough that a wine drinker will stick to such crude methods of estimation when it comes to wine pairing. The truest appreciation of wines, whether it be Italian wines, French wines, American or any other, lies in knowing and studying the subtle differences in taste and weights. Think of wines of the month clubs as a sort of wine school at home.

With monthly or quarterly deliveries of bottles of wine to your doorstep, wines of the month clubs aim to expand your knowledge not only of the wine and its various differences in taste, it will also give you valuable and perhaps even first-hand information about the vintage, the wine maker, and the region in which that particular wine is made. While it is true that certain parts of this information can be acquired through various means, there really is no substitute for having that fine Italian Vino in your glass and actually drinking the wonderful nectar for yourself.

Actual wine schooling and getting a degree as a sommelier is a very expensive process only undergone by those who are serious about making wine a career. But if your intention is knowing enough to know the subtle differences in wines and try out exotic blends for yourself at the comfort of your own home, then joining a wine of the month club is more suited for you. It is as much an education about wine as it is sommelier school minus the professional aspect of it all and at almost a fraction of the cost. It is suited mainly for causal wine drinkers interested in gaining information about the art.

Knowing what goes with a good bottle of Vino is just as important as knowing a good Vino in itself. Most wines of the month clubs offer handy suggestions as to what foods will pair best with their selections, allowing you more insight into the delicate art of food and wine pairing. This kind of knowledge is important especially if you are interested in starting your own wine tastings at home or taking a trip into various wine schools and wineries across the country.

Wine of the month clubs are excellent ways to get started in your journey to better understanding the wonderful nectar that is wine. With a wealth of experience and expertise heading each wine club, one is sure to get as much an education about the many aspects of wine, including preparation and blending, as any top wine school. The experience of being able to sample several bottles of the many wines described in the comfort of your own home is also a very good plus. Most wine clubs sent 2-4 bottles a month depending on state delivery laws and quarterly wine clubs send around 4-12 bottles of wine.

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