Typically, if you want to try a new wine you have to go to the store and purchase an entire bottle. Unfortunately, if you find that it isn’t quite to your liking, you are stuck with it and eventually waste it.
A better alternative is to attend a wine tasting session to explore and sample a variety of wines on demand. Not only does it help to broaden your palate, but also your perspective as you get to meet new people who share similar interests as you!
If you’re still on the fence or need good reasons to attend a wine tasting event, here they are!
1. Broaden your tasting senses
Sipping the same old wine over and over again can sometimes put you into a rut. In such cases, you tend to get confined with your same perceived notion of wine that can't break through.
A wine tasting allows you to venture out to explore and sample different wines with no commitment. You get to discover new and complex flavors/textures, colors, and varieties of wine that you’ve probably just heard of but never experienced. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of different flavors- fruity, zesty, tangy, crispy, soft as you sample one wine after the other. You’ll be able to understand the texture, the density and know deeper about the tasting notes.
It’s in this event that you learn to explore and appreciate the vast world of wines and find what’s close to your preferences.
2. Understand wines Better
Wine and wine tasting is an art in itself. And a wine tasting event is a perfect place where you could start to learn more about wines. Here you’ll get to learn about the origins of wines, the history behind them, about the winemakers, the stories around them, and the regions where it’s most popular. So much that you’ll appreciate the art and work put behind crafting that scrupulous masterpiece and feel privileged tasting it!
3. Know your wine preferences
As you taste different wines, you begin to identify your wine preferences. With a lot of wine options, you can sample reds, whites, roses, and more and learn a little more about you along the way. Do you prefer fruity wine or a dry red? Or how about a crisp white or something tangy. You’ll learn to differentiate flavor notes, understand how they’re different, and end up making your favorite list long.
4. Meet people who share your preferences.
Meeting people who share your interests is always fun. With wine, it gets even more interesting. When you connect with others who share your interests or preferences, you can expand your horizons and discover new wine together!
5. Add a great wine to your collection.
A wine tasting event is a starting point to venture out into undiscovered territory and pick up something new. You can very well stock up in the cellar or display in your home or you can debut in the company of guests. Or you can also keep it for yourself and save it for a special occasion.
We are Empire Wine and Liquor, a popular superstore in Waterbury and Wallingford. We’re home to 10,000+ products- everything from the vintage collection, rare wine selection, hard-to-find, uniquely crafted drinks, and most sought-after drinks within your budget and much beyond your expectations.
We constantly conduct wine and liquor tasting sessions at our premises for you to experience the adventure of wine tasting. Join the fun with your family and friends!