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re: Advice on stepping up my wine knowledge?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:25 am to McVick
Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:25 am to McVick
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Best way to gain knowledge is to experience. Just go out and try new things every time and get to know what you like and dislike. Do you care to know about all the different regions in Spain if you find out that you don't like Spanish wine? Probably not. Find what you like and go from there.
This brings up a good point. I really don't like I-talian wines, so I don't even bother trying to pick up knowledge on them. My favorite wines are California Cabs and Pinots, so I stick to that one area. After a while, you know a lot more about that region, and you tend to make fewer bust buys.
Its a fun hobby, sometimes expensive, but when you find out what you really like, you can get your costs down.
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Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:30 am to Bear Is Dead
quote:well, this is just as much about helping other people figure out what they like as it is for me getting my feet wet.
This brings up a good point. I really don't like I-talian wines, so I don't even bother trying to pick up knowledge on them. My favorite wines are California Cabs and Pinots, so I stick to that one area. After a while, you know a lot more about that region, and you tend to make fewer bust buys.
Its a fun hobby, sometimes expensive, but when you find out what you really like, you can get your costs down.
its really about me becoming more comfortable talking about wine to people.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:44 am to skygod123
skygod, looks like you got some good answers. Good luck. I hope you get the job.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:53 am to L.A.
I'm actually looking into doing this for beer. The Server level Cicerone looks like it is pretty easily attainable, but also still very educational.
ETA: It wouldnt help me very much, if at all, on the job front, but I think it would be a cool thing to acheive.
ETA: It wouldnt help me very much, if at all, on the job front, but I think it would be a cool thing to acheive.
This post was edited on 1/29/14 at 11:54 am
Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:58 am to lilwineman
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Let me know if u need anything else
Post more.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 12:17 pm to L.A.
quote:HEY THERE! long time no talk. i did indeed get some excellent advice.
skygod, looks like you got some good answers. Good luck. I hope you get the job.
And, there really is no position, its just about honing in on that knowledge so i can make better sales with each guest i serve.
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