Worry not! Vin+ is here to guide you from zero to hero (in wine) with these 4 ultra-easy steps!

      1. Delicately hold the stem!

A wine glass consists of three parts, from the container known as the bowl, the stem and the foot. As it turns out, even holding a wine glass has its own art in itself! Simply hold the glass with the palm facing up and clasp the stem of the glass with the index and middle fingers. Do not put your hands on the bowl! The body heat touching the glass could damage the quality of the wine.

       2. Do the swirl test!

The swirl test is a way to know more about the alcohol content, texture, and taste of the wine. By swirling the wine, you would be able to enjoy your wine even more passionately. Some people would plant the wine glass on the table and make a few circles with the foot, others would do it by picking up the wine glass and swirling it. Anything’s possible as long as you don’t spill it!

       3. Sniff the wine!

Have you ever seen people smelling their wine by putting their nose far into the glass? This turns out to be an important part of the wine tasting. Wine glasses are designed with large bowls so that we can put our nose there and inhale the aromas to assess & challenge our perception of taste. This is also why we shouldn’t fill much wine into the glass, no matter how bad your day is!

       4. Sip it slow but surely.

The last step — finally! — is to drink it. However, if you are a novice at this, it’s important to sip the wine slowly. Drink the wine little by little and swirl it in your mouth for a few seconds before you swallow. Feel the texture and the taste in your mouth as the aftertaste kicks in. Ponder on it, enjoy it, and drink some more.

Voila! By the power vested in Vin+, by Vin+, we declare you… A wine drinker! There are much to discover about wine, such as the tastes, varieties, regions, and pairings of wine. The culture itself is a wonderful thing to know a lot more about. Wine can be a perfect companion for other people. It can be a classy gift for birthdays, housewarmings, and even just a closure for your personal day.

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Stop the clock! Vin+ has concocted the 4 key elements to look for your information, or rather, wineformation

     1. Check the brand!

Like, duh! But this is important! Most well-known wines are named after the producer, meaning the château and/or the wine estate, such as Château Margaux or Château Latour in France. Whereas for the other subservient labels, they would name the wine after the grape variety (Pinot Noir or Chardonnay) or the wine region (Chianti or Bordeaux).

     2. Check the origin of wine!

One thing about wine, they are processed and produced in designated vineyards around the world. This is called Geographical Indications (GI). From France to USA. Each of the province has its own standards, from the weather, soil, even to their own winemaking techniques! These aspects will then influence the quality of their products. Wines that are made in Spain will be different with the ones in France or Italy.

     3. Check the grape variant

So many grapes, so many wine, so little time to taste, am I right? Every grape used for wine has their own characteristics, which would affect their taste. As we mentioned from the two elements above, details of the grapes such as level of sugar to acidity would determine wine’s quality. Here’s a cheat sheet: check the back of the bottle to see the variety of the grape based on the percentage!

   4. Check the year of the harvest

Ever heard of the expression ‘aging like fine wine’? This is a tale as old as time! Most remarkable wines are signified by the vintage year, as in the year of the grapes used for the wine were harvested. Usually the year would be stated on the label. This can also be used one of the measurements of the quality. For some wine — the older, the merrier! But it doesn’t mean that all wine is like that, it’s not.

And there you go! These wine hacks would do wonders for your thirst of wineformation and your basic curiosity. However, if you still feel like you don’t know much about this, don’t fret! Visit one of the Vin+ outlets, call our customer service for a comprehensive wine lecture!

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Let’s take a look on why ‘it’ a.k.a. wine, should be the ultimate beverage for you!

 1. It keeps you mentally sharp!

A study from Journal of the American Geriatric Society has shown that wine could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Another study in Las Vegas also said that sommeliers are less likely to get Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s diseases because they use the thicker parts of the brain for smell & memory. You may not become a sommelier, but why not drink wine and get the same benefits?

     2. It’s good for your heart!

Red wine especially has been reigned as the healthy drink for your heart. Consisted of antioxidants, red wine may help prevent coronary artery disease, which can lead to heart attacks. Not only that, red wine could reduce blood clots and improve your blood vessels. As long as you drink responsibly!

     3. Food tastes better with it!

There’s a reason why the esteemed chef Julia Child uses wine in her food. Cooking with wine helps to marinade your choice of ingredient and flavor the finished dish. Wine helps to enhance and intensify the taste of the food and therefore, your personal palate. This also works for food & wine pairing — try eating fish or chicken with white wine or cheese with red wine!

   4. It’s great when consumed with friends!

Wine is famously a great gift for friends, be it for birthday or housewarming presents! But nothing is better than drinking with your friends and enjoying the rest of the day with a glass of wine on your hand. Wine helps to calm anxieties & yields inhibitions, which makes chatting with your friends a lot funnier, especially because wine also gives you giggles!

     5. It reduces stress!

If you ever seen shows with characters who are having a hard day, they’re always seen with a glass of wine in their hands. It’s not just for production value, but it is actually helpful! As mentioned above, wine helps to calm anxieties since it is a central nervous system depressant. Especially for people with insomnia, drinking wine can help you relax and get some nice, quality sleep!

So, are you convinced? What are you waiting for? What, are you worried about price, don’t be!

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