You may want to learn how to “sniff a bouquet,” “slurp and gargle” or “smell a cork,” but you want to learn how to enjoy your wines without being a “wine snob,” in front of your friends. These are ways to sample a higher-priced bottle of wine, before you make the decision to purchase it. It’s possible that the best vintage wines could be too dry, too sweet or too vinegary. If a cork goes dry, if the highest-quality grapes weren’t used or if a high-dollar bottle of wine wasn’t what you were expecting, it can be important to know what you are looking for.
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How To Enjoy Your Wines Without Being A Wine Snob