There are a million and one ways to enjoy a glass of wine. Situations from congratulatory to conciliatory to comforting all call for a little wine. However, there are moments in life that are made for certain types of wine. It is important to know the ABC’s of how to enjoy a glass of wine, so you can savor it at its best whenever you choose to.

There is nothing quite like a good bottle of wine, the sheer pleasure you get from the first and the last glass. The bouquet or the wine, the color, the taste, how smooth it feels going down are all important when it comes to wine. One small little characteristic that is often over looked is the way you store your wine. This is just as important and often more complex of a situation then finding that perfect bottle of wine.

Even if you have blissfully enjoyed wine for years without learning the vocabulary and tasting techniques boasted by oenophiles, you can very easily enhance your wine experience with a little knowledge. By learning the words associated with wine, you will be able to more accurately choose new wines that you will enjoy rather than haphazardly choosing things to try at random.