…Shall we continue?
Last month, we started a conversation about your private wine collection and discussed some ‘Savour Rules’ for wine collection.
Now, to get more detailed, I have 4 categories of wines that I think are a great starting point for any private collection. These collections are meant to be built upon based on the wines and styles of wines that you like. As much as a collection can be impressive and fun to build, don’t forget the best part – the Savouring!
I have several wines available that fit within these categories for you to order when the inspiration hits. Don’t hesitate to reach out via email, DM or otherwise to start building your collection.
The four categories that I’ve broken your private collection into are:
- One you can age
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- Outside of the conditions for ageing (constant temperature, cork in contact with the wine etc), you want to find a wine that can and will withstand time. FYI – White wines are not typically built for ageing. With that in mind, you will – ideally – want to choose something with higher levels of tannins and acidity, bold flavours and a wine that has good solid structure and body. Over time, the tannins will be rounder (they won’t decrease yet the perception of them will), the acidity will help to preserve the wine for longer periods of time and the body and structure will be able to withstand the time rather than getting flabby and uninteresting.
For more about this category, Wine Folly has a great article: https://winefolly.com/tutorial/collecting-age-worthy-wine/
Savour buying tip: Ask me for a Barolo
2. One for special occasions/gifts
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- Sometimes (hopefully more often than not), life gives us an opportunity to celebrate! On days like these, I believe in having a wine on hand that matches the celebratory mood!
Savour buying tip: Ask me for Champagne
3. One to enjoy easily anytime
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- An everyday/every occasion wine is essential in a home. These tend to be a lot more budget friendly but don’t skimp on flavour or the Savour Experience.
Savour buying tip: Ask me for a budget Malbec/Pinot Grigio
4. One for dinner parties
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- This category can be thought of in 2 ways: one that is specific to your palate/the palates of your friends and family OR one that generally pairs well and is generally going to be approachable. Ask me for something that fits either or both categories and you’ll be set!
Savour buying tip: Tell me what’s for dinner!
Now on to the myths… Based on my conversations over some time with fellow cork dorks, I’ve heard these utterances on more than one occasion and I think that we can try to start debunking some of them here:
- Wine collection is expensive
- Wine collection CAN be expensive. The truth is; Wine collection is as expensive as you are willing to pay. Let’s work within your budget to start building out a Savourable collection that doesn’t break the bank!
- Jamaica is too hot to collect and keep wines
- Jamaica is hot – that’s not a myth. The warmth can be convenient when sipping a light rosé while poolside in November or a crisp Chablis with oysters by the beach in the middle of ‘Winter’. However, your wines will need to be kept in a cool constant temperature to be safe. What I recommend is storing your wines on a rack or in a wine fridge in a room that doesn’t get any direct sunlight.
What are some other myths around wine that you’ve heard, or perhaps that you hold that you would like to discuss? Please reply in the comments or email me at Shannon@SavourExperience.com so we can continue this conversation!
Cheers,
Shannon.
