Article: Every wine store is different, and you will find that each store offers different selections, different price ranges, and different styles of business.  Stores with organized wine tastings, or those that allow you to buy a glass of wine in order to try it, can lead you in your quest to purchase good wine. Find a store where you feel comfortable going in and asking questions. You want a wine store with a staff that will not only help you understand your wine choices, but also make you feel comfortable coming to them with your questions. Be willing to try more than just specialty shops. Some liquor stores as well as grocery stores carry a wide variety of wines. Look in different places to find different selections. Consider the price of the wine, but do not solely base your decision on this factor. These days, it is not uncommon for wines to be priced based on factors not related to taste.  The business costs of the winery, including start-up costs and investment amounts, can be factored into the price of a wine. Wines from newer vineyards may cost more but may not taste any better. The location of the winery can affect the cost as well. A bottle from a traditional wine region may cost more than a better tasting bottle from a lesser known region.. Some established wineries sell their wines under a different label at a cheaper price. Ignore the idea that bottles of wine with screw caps are not considered to be good wines. An increased number of wine producers are forgoing corks.  Screw caps can prevent corkiness, which is when the natural corks produce a smell similar to wet cardboard. Screw caps also keep bacteria out of wine and allow opened wines to stay fresher longer. Seriously consider a screw cap if you are buying a bottle that will take longer than one night to consume. Some wines get better with age, but many wines are finished aging by the time they are bottled. Look for the freshest wine you can get to ensure you have a good bottle.  Wines labeled or stocked as “fine wines” in your wine store may be better with age. Consult with your wine store’s expert if you are looking for a fine wine. For standard wines, such as those you buy from a grocery store, find the most recent vintage available. This helps prevent getting a corky or spoiled wine. Look to the back of the shelves, as stores often move older stock to the front. . What you eat can drastically change the flavor of your wine. Buy a wine to match your meal so that you get the best flavors from your wine as you enjoy your food.  Salty and savory foods go well with sweet wines. White meats tend to pair better with white wines, while red meats usually pair better with red wines. Lighter white wines usually work best with seafood. Sweet foods are complemented by sweet white wines as well as dessert wines. Spicy foods work best with Rieslings and Gewürztraminers. Vegetable dishes work best with rich whites and light reds, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. When there are a number of different flavors or food options, look for a wine that is well-balanced and not too extreme in taste.Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs are generally consistently good and not too offensive with any particular pairing. There are a number of clubs, such as the International Wine of the Month Club, that will mail you a bottle or a case of wine on a monthly basis. These clubs send you a curated wine, sparing you the stress of picking a bottle and allowing you to try something new.  Find a club that is catered to your interests. If you like local wine, see if there is a local wine club. If you only like reds or whites, find one that allows you to receive only the type of wine you like. If you find a wine you enjoy, check with the club or the producing vineyard to find out where you can buy it locally. Smartphone apps like Wine Ring let you record the wines you like, then give you recommendations based on your preferences.  Use it along with or instead of a wine journal to rate wines you like. Get specific vintage and vineyard recommendations for other wines that you might enjoy based on your preferences. Use this to make shopping for wine at the grocery store easier.
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Locate a good wine store. Check the price tag. Look at screw caps. Look at the vintage. Pair your wine Join a wine club. Use an app.