Why do people like wine and prefer it to other alcoholic drinks? Why is the driving force to buy wine but not, for instance, vodka? Let us find out what are the biggest pluses or better say advantages of wine over other spirits.
First of all, wine is not a spirit as the alcohol is usually about 13% in comparison to cognac (42%) and vodka (40%). That is why it can be drunk easily and without any bad consequences. Of course, if you do not drink several bottles or just mix the kinds of wine. The light alcohol helps to get acquainted with unknown people at the party, to soothe oneself and to always stay at least half sober. When you pour Warre’s Port 1977 Vintage Port into your glass you may smell the part of the bouquet as the whole composition may be only tasted. Because of the light share of alcohol this is women’s most beloved drink, may be just after coctails.
Secondly, wine is not just a drink. Every finest bottle has its history - it means that wine reminds here cognac: the longer is the ageing - the better. It is not a surprise that wine can cost thousands of dollars just because the aging is high and the bouquet is of 1988 year’ harvest. That is why there are so many professional collectors of finest wines and the majority do not and will never intend to drink them, to serve them or to sell them. Such really expensive wines are kept at special wine cellars as there should be a definite temperature in order not to let this wine turn sour. Take for instance, Ferreira Vintage 1997 Porto Wine - the mix of very pretty aromas of raspberries, violets and cherries. If you keep it not in the fridge - you won’t be able to drink it as the mix of grapes and berries will get spoilt.
So if you do not want to get drunk, to please women, to find and taste the bouquet and to boast of the rich collection of rare drinks - wine is your choice.