Testing the world of wine...

[eber]

I have been getting more into wine lately as well and www.winelibrarytv.com has been quite informative

[TheRiddick]

Originally Posted by eber

I have been getting more into wine lately as well and www.winelibrarytv.com has been quite informative

Gary needs to move a LOT of wine and although he is critical of some wines in his reviews, don't forget the fact that he is running a business to make money, first and foremost. He stayed at my place one time and I still recall him that day checking his sale promotion and exclaiming, "Just moved 183 cases of _______ in 4 hours!" (High end Barolo IIRC, not cheap by any means).

Applies to any retailer, of course, not just Gary.

If you really want to learn more about wine, then you should find a wine tasting group in your area, I am sure you'll learn way more and at a better pace that way.

The best way to learn about wine is to continually sample. Don't limit yourself. There are good reds and good whites, good dry wines and good off-dry wines. Be willing to try wines from the well-known regions of the world (Bordeaux, Napa, etc.), but also from the less well-known (South Africa, Virginia, etc.). Do not let price dictate which wines you purchase. There are some very good wines priced under $10 and some not so good wines priced well over $25.

The suggestion to find a local wine group is a very good one. In addition to that, take the time to visit wineries when you are out. Find some near home and some on your next trip. Most either provide tastings for free or charge a nominal fee.

Finally, much like this site for cigars, there are plenty of sites with wine information. Read up and then drink up.

Originally Posted by feathersforever

The best way to learn about wine is to continually sample. Don't limit yourself. There are good reds and good whites, good dry wines and good off-dry wines. Be willing to try wines from the well-known regions of the world (Bordeaux, Napa, etc.), but also from the less well-known (South Africa, Virginia, etc.). Do not let price dictate which wines you purchase. There are some very good wines priced under $10 and some not so good wines priced well over $25.

The suggestion to find a local wine group is a very good one. In addition to that, take the time to visit wineries when you are out. Find some near home and some on your next trip. Most either provide tastings for free or charge a nominal fee.

Finally, much like this site for cigars, there are plenty of sites with wine information. Read up and then drink up.

Great advice As with cigars, you need to try lots of different wines. Too many people say that they are red drinkers, or they are white wine drinkers, or dessert wine drinkers. You cannot limit yourself to one area in wine.

[eber]

Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Gary needs to move a LOT of wine and although he is critical of some wines in his reviews, don't forget the fact that he is running a business to make money, first and foremost. He stayed at my place one time and I still recall him that day checking his sale promotion and exclaiming, "Just moved 183 cases of _______ in 4 hours!" (High end Barolo IIRC, not cheap by any means).

Applies to any retailer, of course, not just Gary.

If you really want to learn more about wine, then you should find a wine tasting group in your area, I am sure you'll learn way more and at a better pace that way.

I do agree that it is a business for him and you must always take anything like that with a grain of salt. I like to use those vids mainly as a way to discover new wines that I might not otherwise try or notice

Originally Posted by eber

I do agree that it is a business for him and you must always take anything like that with a grain of salt. I like to use those vids mainly as a way to discover new wines that I might not otherwise try or notice

I like the blind tasting videos. His videos are overall great to watch and very informative.

Gary does know his wine though