There are five essential aspects to choosing the perfect red wine and getting it right. A true wine enthusiast knows them well and understands that, despite the reputation for complexity surrounding wine, they are not complicated. The key is to let go of false beliefs, preconceived ideas, and recommendations from unreliable sources. If we manage to do this and consider these five aspects, we will undoubtedly find the right wine.
Five Essential Aspects to Choosing the Perfect Red Wine
Choosing a wine and enjoying it largely depends on where we are. For instance, if we need to select a red wine for a meal at a restaurant, the ideal scenario is for the wine list expert to guide us, asking questions about what we expect from the wine, what we are eating, etc. If this is not the case, we can apply five key principles that we consider essential when evaluating a wine. Only by doing so will we make the right choice. These five principles are as follows:
Key 1: Choose Wine According to Your Taste
Try to define your preferences when it comes to wine, whether you are in a restaurant or a specialised wine shop.
If you are not used to drinking wine, it is best to start with young wines. However, if you prefer fuller-bodied wines with tannins, you can opt for classic choices linked to a Designation of Origin you are familiar with or have previously enjoyed.
On the other hand, if you are buying wine online, we recommend checking its tasting notes. These will give you clues about its characteristics, allowing you to make a more informed choice.
Key 2: A Wine for Every Occasion
When selecting a wine for a specific occasion, consider all the factors involved in the experience. The people attending, the time of day you will be drinking the wine, the food it will accompany, the surrounding temperature—everything influences how a wine is perceived, so it is essential to take these into account.
Forget the traditional food and wine pairings, such as red wine with meat and white wine with fish. Instead, we recommend trying our DEMUERTE CLASSIC with a rice dish or our DEMUERTE ROSSÉ with starters. These combinations may pleasantly surprise you.
Key 3: Don’t Focus Solely on Price
Ditch the idea that an expensive wine is always better than a cheaper one. This is not always true. There are excellent wines available for under £10, while others above this price point may not live up to expectations. Enjoying a wine is not about how much you spend on it but rather the overall experience it provides and how well it matches what you are looking for in a wine.
Key 4: Pay Attention to the Label
Nowadays, wine labels come in many different styles. Beyond catching consumers’ attention and enticing them to try the wine, labels often reflect the personality of the wine itself. This is certainly the case with our DEMUERTE wines, all of which feature a reproduction of a Mexican-style skull, each with unique details.
For example, DEMUERTE BLACK features Swarovski crystal eyes on the skull; DEMUERTE DELUXE opts for gold and bronze tones on a bottle full of glamour; while DEMUERTE ONE plays with the striking contrast of black and white.
Key 5: Enjoy—That’s the Only Goal That Matters
The only real rule when drinking wine should be to enjoy the experience. It does not matter where the wine was produced or what brand is behind it—what truly matters is that you like it, that every sip is enjoyable, and that it evokes flavours and aromas you appreciate.
At WINERYON, we encourage you to explore wines with the sole purpose of valuing what truly matters: the pleasure of enjoying a great wine.
