DelectableBeing a wine connoisseur requires knowledge of grapes, wines and pairings. Want to learn about wine but don't know where to start?
Have you ever been invited to a work party, vacation or dinner and felt like the wine enthusiast was getting all the attention? They often do this because learning about wine is unusual and interesting. The world of wine is endless and extremely intimidating, but you too can become the wine connoisseur you dream of being at every party.
Learn About What You’re Drinking
Before you can wow the crowd with your knowledge, you need to learn about grapes and the winemaking process. One of the best ways to do this is to familiarize yourself with the different types of wine and their different flavors. Some wines are sweet and others are sour, some are dry and some are not.
Of course, the ideal and most photogenic way to get to know the world of would be to go to vineyards and visit wineries. But since not all of us can do that, we have to choose other options. But there are some great ones out there. There are advanced apps that can tell you everything you want to know and more about almost any type of wine. An example is the Plonk app, which works like a Vine dictionary. It teaches you about the different grapes and all their different flavors and qualities. It also has the pronunciation of every grape you can hear so you can be sure you're saying it right. Other apps, like
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If you want to learn about wine and want to fully immerse yourself, you'll love Wine Ratings+, which can act as your encyclopedia. This app is like your own wine connoisseur in your pocket. Find answers to any of your wine-related questions, read informative articles and wine-related news headlines, or watch videos.
What do you pair that wine with?
Most events you'll attend that include will also include appetizers or other hors d'oeuvres. If you are a connoisseur, you should know which wines pair well with foods and flavors. Try the Hello Vino app to help you out. The app is very easy to use. You can also read about custom and food pairings or talk to an expert through the app for recommendations.
You can also try the Cellar Tracker or Drync app for this same purpose. Cellar Tracker has a database of over 2 million wines. You can read about different wines and their tastes, as well as read professional reviews. With Drync, you can discover new wines based on pairing needs and taste preferences. You can also find wines you like based on your friends' recommendations.
Find New Wines to Order
Once you start learning about wines and pairings, it's expected that you'll have bottles of wine in your home. Not sure which wine is your favorite? Not sure if you like riesling more than chardonnay? We got you.
Wine Ring is an app available for iPhone and Android that uses a machine learning algorithm to predict the wines you'll like. The app asks you to rate wines you've tried before, and from those ratings it can determine what you like and what you don't. Wine Ring gives you personalized recommendations so you know you'll always be happy with their offerings. You can also follow the app for wines you've tried and still want to try. Plus, you can connect with friends who also have the app and see what wines they like and recommend.
If you've found the perfect wine and are ready to buy it, search for it first using the Wine-Searcher app. This way you are not buying blindly, but knowing the cost. Another great app for buying wine is Banquet. Paying is also very simple as everything is done through the app using Apple Pay or Android Pay. You can have the wines delivered directly to your door or pick up at a nearby store.
Say Cheers
Gone are the days of being at parties and wishing you were the connoisseur everyone seems to always be striving for. With many apps available, it's easy to learn about wines and their pairings, discover new wines, and even order bottles delivered to your door. So the next time you have to decide between a sweet red and a dry white, pull out your phone, open an app, and rejoice.