As you grow up your tastes mature. You no longer drink vodka and sunny-d or the cheapest beer your friends could find. You have the budget for finer things in life and now that you are #Adulting you figure you should up your home bar game and explore the world of wines. There is no need to blow an entire paycheck on select bottles or splurge on crystal stemware but there are a few things every novice wine drinker needs and should consider when growing up to the world of vino.
If you are going to start experimenting with wine selections to find out what kind you like, and want to learn more about how to choose wine, look to resources and ask sommeliers for notes and advice. Otherwise, start sipping and find out.
First things first, if you are going to dive into the world of wine you are going to need a few things. We have compiled a list of necessities and accessories to invest in when you get further into the world of wine. Starting with the most important tools and equipment when you are a wine novice.
Novice
Wine Glasses
First things first you need something to drink out of. Sure, you can sip from your favorite cat mug, but in order to do this whole “adult wine thing” justice, we suggest getting a solid set of glasses. For now, buy a set of 4-8 glasses (yes, real glass) that you can use for red, white and anything in between. Until you get into the thick of it, a simple wine glass can be used for all types. Don’t worry just yet about having specific glasses for specific wines. You aren’t quite ready for the lesson anyway.
Bottle Opener
Because there is NOTHING worse than having a bottle of wine you can’t open. Get a quality bottle opener, and no it doesn’t have to be electric. A simple corkscrew will do, just don’t mess it up by tearing up the cork within the bottle. Not comfortable with a corkscrew or don’t quite know how? Look up videos on how to open a wine bottle to make sure you are doing it right and impress your friends at your first dinner party.