Boozin’ Blog

When the cold winds are blowing outside, there’s nothing like a glass of big, dry, red wine. Cabernet Sauvignon fits the bill perfectly.

A well made Cab is deep and rich in flavor. It’s usually got just enough complexity without being annoying. And a good Cab goes with most of those rich comfort foods like soups, pasta dishes and breads that seem to taste even better when it’s cold outside.

A lot of people are intimidated to try to pick out a wine if they are unfamiliar with them. Don’t be. There are lots and lots of wineries in the world which means that everyone is faced with dozens and dozens of choices when they are searching for wine. That there are so many also means that even the most educated wine geek doesn’t know them all. In other words, no one knows for sure that this or the other wine is the absolute best choice.

When buying wine for the first time:
Read the labels - winemakers typically write honest, if a little flowery, descriptions of their wine on the bottle. They don’t want to misrepresent and they want consumers to have a clear choice.

Ask for help - the clerk at the wine shop is there for just this reason. Having been one myself for a few years in the nineties, I can tell you that a really interested customer with lots of questions is the highlight of the day. I would always much rather talk about wine then go into the backroom and work on inventory!

Experiment - the only real way to learn about wine is to taste it!

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