Why Wine? If you've ever been put to task to bring wine to a dinner party, or if you have friends or family who are wine lovers, you may know that the world of wine is full of options and styles. To help narrow that field and make the world a little bit smaller, take some time to delve into learning about wine. Even if you've been drinking wine for quite some time, learning how to choose well offers a distinct set of benefits. Like any passion or hobby, learning about wine provides a number of advantages. First, wine can enrich social experiences. Enjoying wine in the company of others can be a way to explore flavors and styles while interacting with friends and family. Second, increased wine knowledge increases confidence while buying wine. Standing in the wine aisle without any prior knowledge can be daunting. Knowing how to read a wine label amidst the hundreds of bottles at the store and subsequently walk away with your favorite wines can provide great satisfaction. Third, wine knowledge provides an avenue for developing the senses of taste and smell. Taking a brief pause to gain an awareness of what you're drinking makes it easier to find similar wines, and makes it easier to understand why wine varies across regions, years, and more. This then will develop your senses of taste and smell for other things, increasing your overall food and beverage appreciation. Finally, learning about wine can ultimately prove to be a great personal challenge and source of personal satisfaction. Because the wine world is so fast, taking it on can be a great opportunity for growth in seeking out great tasting wines. Being able to consistently seek out and find delicious wines will be a pleasure for you and for all the people with whom you share a love of wine.
