Unless you started practicing to be a sommelier at age 15, like Charlie did, you probably grew up hearing “words of wisdom” about wine passed down from people who supposedly knew more about it than you. Maybe it was your parents, a boss, a mentor, or – heaven forbid – a fraternity brother — whoever it was, I’m sure they meant well. But it’s time to forget about these five common myths and step up your wine game!
Some truly fantastic wines are bottled with that kind of lid, and there are good reasons for it. So if you’ve been judging a wine based on it’s closure, stop! You may be missing out on some fantastic vino.
Step three in better enjoying your wine requires you to slow down. Missed steps one and two? That post is linked below.
Even though we encourage you to drink what you like, knowing what “good” wine is — and why it’s considered good — can dramatically change how you select your next bottle, for the better.
Remember: all Champagne is sparkling wine but not all sparkling wine is Champagne. Is the French stuff really better? And what other choices are out there for sparkling wine lovers on a budget?