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We may consider wine for investment and pleasure purposes. But, you cannot guarantee that wine will return something you want to experience. Hence, it is necessary to consider a few things before buying a bottle of wine.

Picking the right wine is not as easy as picking a coin off the floor. It needs experimentation, experience, and of course, money. Be sure to be mentally and financially ready before buying a bottle. The tips below will help you.

Buy Wine from Well-Known Sources
Keep in mind if that one source gains the people's attention, meaning the source offers the best deal. Only purchase from reputable sources. You're just wasting money and time.

Always Consider the 3-Tiered Cellar
The 3-tiered cellar is the most effective approach to buying wine and gaining some potential returns. Do not just actively drink wine. Buy it with some returns.

1. Tier 1: These are wines that you drink on a regular daily basis. Wines that are meant to be drunk and will have a lower price point.
2. Tier 2: These are wines that may increase in value. Still, the prices are low enough that you don't feel worried to take a sip.
3. Tier 3: These are wines that should be set aside for a couple of years before you drink or sell it. These wines will have real investment potential.

Know the Basic Wine Types Along with Your Taste
Before purchasing a bottle of wine, know the differences between red and white wine. Know each category and determine afterward if it will suit your taste.

The characteristics of wine, be it sweet or full-bodied gives you an idea if its monetary worth. Do not just buy because your friends force you. Buy it with your own freedom.

Read the Label
This is an important tip. You should know how to read a wine label. The labels are pretty simple. You don't have to worry about the terms. Labels are made just for your eyes.

Most wine producers include the brand name, producer, alcohol content, and government warning on the label. By reading the label, you will know what type of wine it is.

You Can Ask for Samples
In some wine shops you can ask for samples. By doing so, you can experiment with what type of wine you want to purchase that suits your taste.

Samples help you determine what exactly the type of wine you want to have, especially if you're a beginner. It is also an effective way to have real-life experience to discover wine aside from browsing on the internet.

Always Ask for Help
The retailer or the staff member of a store can offer a suggestion and answers your questions. Therefore, do not overlook them. Establish a relationship with them. They can help you to get the best wines.

In some stores, you can join their mailing list and they will contact you when they find the perfect wine that matches your taste preference.

Download Wine Apps
Take advantage of this modern world where helpful technology exists. Download wine-related smartphone apps as it provides the necessary information about wines. They also offers tips.

Open this app when buying wines and you will not be intimidated with hundreds of brands that are offered. Just by browsing, you will know what the brand says.

Don't Fall for Discounts
Don't fall too fast. It will just make you suffer. Just because the retailer offers a great discount, doesn't mean that you should fall for it. Always investigate, learn, and apply. Don't just grab and grab.

Some stores offer you a wine with discounts because, in reality, the stock isn't selling. Wine should gain public taste and attention. The price will not determine the taste. Your taste buds do.

Learn the Basic Wine and Food Pairing
Let's say that you purchased wine and didn't know what to do next. That is because you don't know the basic styles of pairing. The result is a waste of money.

Always know the basic wine and food pairings before purchasing a bottle and discover where your preferences lie. This will make your meal or date more memorable.

If you want champagne, try to pair it with salty dishes. If you want the finest wines such as Chateau Lafite Rothschild, pair it with earthy flavor dishes.

Takeaway
Purchasing wine is always an exciting event for every wine enthusiast as well as for beginners. White or red wine, bitter or sweet, it depends on your preferences.

There is no such thing as bad taste. As long as you follow your own taste and of course, the tips discussed above.

Buying one bottle or bottles of wine is never a waste of money and time. Just choose the right one. Just like love. Be smart and dedicated. Choose and be happy.



Scarlett Wells is a freelance writer and wine enthusiast. She is an active critique examining all levels of wine types so she can produce reviews and articles that will help guide every consumer in selecting the right kind of wine to drink. Aside from that, she writes blogs maximizing the real usage of wines. In her free time, she reads about food and beverage pairing in order to become an effective mentor inspiring you to maintain a fit and fab lifestyle.