In this episode actor Hal B. Klein tells us about the upcoming movie release called Bottle Shock. If you’ve been curious about the French vs. California wine competition called the Judgment of Paris, he’ll fill us in and also tell us about some of his experiences while filming here in Napa Valley.
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So for the collector – what are the key things you need to know?
Wow! That’s a broad question! If you are thinking of becoming a collector, but don’t have a lot of experience, you might find the information in this article helpful: http://goosecross.com/education/aging_storage.html
Assuming you plan to drink (rather than sell) the wines you collect, the most important thing to do is buy the wines that you enjoy the most. The quickest way to get to know your preferences is to join a tasting group and frequent wine shops that have a tasting bar. There’s information about how to organize a tasting at home in this article:http://goosecross.com/education/tasting_group.html
I would also suggest finding a very good retailer to give you advice about the ageability of the wines in his inventory. Also, if you can find a resource, such as Tim Elliott’s Winecast.net, that matches your personal preferences, it helps you keep up with what’s going on.
Many collectors like to follow the wine auction sites if they’re looking for rare wines: http://www.winecommune.com/help/press.cfm
http://www.winebid.com/
I hope that answers your question. Thanks for writing! Cheers! Nancy
good point
Thank for such good advice, I enjoy the blog!
Thanks for posting those great follow-up links, Nancy! There’s a lot more to it than I realized. I like the idea of organizing a wine tasting at home, too. =)
Hello, Making Wire Jewelry,
Since you like those links, I’ve got another one for you. It’s all about how to organize a tasting at home – you can be as formal or informal as you like. Have fun! http://goosecross.com/education/tasting_group.html