There are a number of truths that you should keep in mind when it comes to collecting wine of all types, but vintage collecting most of all. These are ten truths that you really need to keep in mind when you are embarking on a wine collecting hobby of any kind, as they will keep you honest and make sure that you really are getting the most out of your wine collecting hobby. These ten truths are so important, that it may be wise to print a copy of this post and tack it up somewhere in your wine cellar, or on your fridge if you so choose. Without further ado:
Wine Truth #1 – There are a myriad of excellent wines to choose from in every vintage, so you will never find them all. When it comes to vintage collecting, you should stop chasing vintages because you will never be able to afford even a small percentage of these wines in your lifetime.
Wine Truth #2 – Both wine mailers and wine allocations are traps. It is not worthwhile for you to be chasing cult wines of any kind, even if you are interested in vintage collecting.
Wine Truth #3 – Every single bottle in your cellar needs to be a candidate for being opened once they have reached maturity. Do not revere your prizes to such a degree that you are afraid to open them, because wine is meant to be enjoyed.
Wine Truth #4 – Keep a wine inventory. Not only for insurance purposes but also because it is fun to keep track of your collection.
Wine Truth #5 – Join the wine collecting community. Join a group of wine lovers, or several different ones. Share your knowledge and experience and gain new knowledge and new experiences to grow your enjoyment.
Wine Truth #6 – Come to learn more about vintage collecting than local merchants. This is much more important than simply pretending that you do.
Wine Truth #7 – Take advantage of special discounts and offers to expand your wine collection. Sometimes taking 10% off of a mixed case of wines is much cheaper than buying a bottle or two at their full price.
Wine Truth #8 – Do not try to make everyone you know into a wine lover. Share your love of wine and vintage wine collecting with your friends and family, but do not expect them to become aficionados.
Wine Truth #9 – When you travel, especially for special occasions, find a reason to buy new wines and bring them home. They do not have to be spectacular or vintage wines, but they will be memorable bottles with memories that you can hang onto forever.
Wine Truth #10 – Finally, share the good finds from your vintage collecting hobby with the people that enjoy wine. Share your best finds with the people that know and appreciate wine for everything that it is.
Photo Credits: jenny downing
Originally posted 2009-09-10 03:11:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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