Few aspects of culinary or culture can boast a history and prominence within human society that’s as far reaching as than wine. From ancient religious texts to epics such as those written by Homer to the works of authors as different as Rumi, Shakespeare, Hemingway, and Borges, wine has splashed itself all across the pages of world history. It has proven a continual source of inspiration within the musical world as well, with everyone from Verdi and Strauss to Fran and Nancy Sinatra using it in their music. East or West, male or female, red or white, it doesn’t matter – wine is a beautiful thing, and, thus, is unsurprisingly one of the top items for which people shop online.
These tips and tricks can help you land the best bottle of something good when shopping for wine online in Thailand.
- Know Thyself
First and foremost, wine is, like so many other things in life, largely a matter of taste. What you find to be “a good wine” is going to depend largely on what your own subjective tastes may be, so you’re going to want to be well acquainted with them. That means trying a few different types of wine at least so as to develop a palate and be able to say which ones you’d like to order.
- Know Thy Wines
To do that, you’re going to have to know your wine selections a bit more, which means being able to distinguish between the different tastes which are associated with different types of wine. There’s quite a bit of difference between the sweeter, full-bodied flavor of “sack,” an Elizabethan form of sherry enjoyed by one of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters, Falstaff, and the kind of rugged and robust red wines you’ll find Hemingway’s Anti-Fascist resistance fighters drinking down in For Whom the Bell Tolls. Both of these are different from white wines such as chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, which tend more towards the subtler side. These are different from Champagne – which, as your wine snob friends will tell you, is different from “sparkling wine” insofar as only wines from the region get to be formally called “Champagne.”
- Know Thailand
So, where does Thailand fit in with all of this?
Countries such as Italy, France, and Spain are typically considered the more “traditional” or “Old World” wine regions, while areas such as California’s Napa Valley, as well as Australia and Argentina, make up “newer” emerging wine regions among wine aficionados. Thailand, by contrast, has a far smaller and more specialty-driven role in international wine sales. Its best-selling wines tend to be either elite white wines produced specifically for its fine dining establishments or newer types of shiraz.
- Know the Shipping
You’ll also want to know the shipping details ahead of time. Check to make sure that you can actually get that bottle of Thai white or shiraz shipped to your home.
- Know the Details
Finally, wine is all about the little details. You’ll, thus, want to check the bottle to see what notes of flavors it contains, the region of Thailand it comes from, and all those other classic wine goodies.
Get a great bottle of wine in Thailand, including native Thai-grown wines, with these easy tips.
