Good Wines for Cellaring
The first thing that you are going to do is to read up, before you drink up. Indulge yourself in wine reading. Read anything about wine that you can get your hands on – wine tasting reviews, ratings, articles on the different types of grapes, wine regions, etc. You will notice that wine writers use a different kind of lingo which might take some getting used to. But that is the beauty of reading up before drinking up. Or better yet, reading up while drinking up. That way, you can taste the wine yourself and have a better experience reading as now you know exactly what the author means by saying that the wine is “oaky,” “fruity”, “heavy”, “thick”, or “smooth.” Try nursing a glass while reading a copy of a popular wine magazine and describing the taste with your own words. The next to-do-thing is to decide on a budget and stick with it. Wine is supposed to be a form of indulgence on your part but it can still be an exciting whole adventure even with such limitations as a budget. Try setting a financial plan where you do not exceed $15 per bottle. From that budget, you can work on selecting the best wines to put in your cellar. And finally, you need to make a list, based on wine preferences you may already have or on the information you got from reading up on wines. Below is a sample list of good wines that are considered must-haves for any beginner to his/her wine collection: Champagne When it comes to prestigious wines, champagne (or “sparkling wine” when outside France) certainly tops the list. No good host should go without a bottle or two stored in the cellar. Not only does it provide the perfect first sip of a great evening, its acidity whets your appetite for what is in store for you. When you choose a bottle of champagne for your wine cellar, there are four factors you need to focus on: marque (brand), vintage, size of bottle, and dryness. The good news is that there is only a short list of famous champagne marques around – that is, if you do not count the sparkling wines from regions outside of France, including New Zealand, California, and Australia. Below are some of the more familiar names: Bollinger Charles Heidsieck Krug Moet et Chandon G.H. Mumm Joseph Perrier Ruinart Taittinger Veuve Cliquot-Ponsardin There is not much variety in terms of vantage when it comes to Champagne so that part you shouldn’t worry much about. As for size of the bottle, just remember that once a bottle is opened, you can’t save it for another day. So be sure to get only as much champagne as you are planning to drink. If it is a large party you are planning, then buy accordingly. Dryness in champagne, on the other hand, is something that requires a bit more discrimination. If you are not entirely sure what the word means, it is simply the opposite of sweet. Doux champagne are used only as a dessert wine while Brut is more of an all-around type. Sauvignon Blanc Popular among many oenophiles, sauvignon blanc is a wine you might want to consider for your wine cellar. Like chardonnay, its purest expression is found in France, particularly in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux although great quantities of it are also produced in New Zealand, California, Australia, South Africa, and Chile. The distinctive, penetrating aroma and fruity flavor that can range from oaky (Bordeaux) to crisp (Loire) of sauvignon blanc makes it the perfect versatile, food friendly wine to have around, especially going well with seafood and herbal preparations. Cabernet Sauvignon It is not called the “king of the red wines” for nothing. You can never have a decent wine cellar without at least a bottle or two of cabernet sauvignon. Ranging from medium bodied to full bodied and characterized by their high tannin content (which gives them their structure and intrigue plus a rich, ripe berry, tobacco and sometimes green pepper flavor), cabernet sauvignons are ideal wines to have around when having red meats, flavorful and heartier pastas, lamb, strong flavored cheese, and chocolates. Try to the following marques for producing the best type of Cabs: Shafer Vineyards Beaulieu Vineyard Grgich Hils Sterling Vineyards Screaming Eagle Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Chateau St. Jean McManis Hogue Jardin Montes Columbia Crest After you have made your own list of sample wines to add to your cellar, then you are all set to having your very own cellar that reflects your personality, speak to your loved ones, and makes your dreams of oenophile bliss a reality. Now, you can finally come home to a good old bottle of wine from your own cellar. |
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