Ep 178
Starting a wine collection might sound like something reserved for serious collectors with expensive bottles and a fancy cellar, but it can actually start with just one bottle.
In this episode, Paul Zitarelli, owner and editor-in-chief of Full Pull Wines and author of 36 Bottles of Wine, breaks down how to start a wine collection as a beginner and why right now is an especially interesting time to do it. Fun fact: 36 Bottles of Wine was actually one of the books I read when I was first learning about wine, long before I realized I would one day be sitting down with Paul for this conversation.
Paul explains what actually counts as collecting wine, which wines can be good options to age, and why you do not need a dedicated wine cellar or even a wine fridge to get started. You’ll also learn how temperature affects wine as it ages, why collecting wine is better viewed as a way to enjoy wine rather than a financial investment, and how to figure out whether you actually enjoy the taste of aged wine.
Plus, Paul shares one of the biggest mistakes new collectors make and why starting small can help you build a collection you will actually want to drink. Whether you already have a few bottles tucked away for later or you have never considered aging a bottle before, this episode will help you start a wine collection based on what you enjoy and how you actually drink wine.
This is part one of my conversation with Paul from Full Pull Wines
Connect with Paul:
Website: https://fullpullwines.com/
Author of 36 Bottles of Wine: Less Is More with 3 Recommended Wines per Month
Episode Highlights:
- Why right now is a great time to start collecting wine
- What actually counts as a wine collection
- How to start collecting with just one bottle
- Beginner-friendly wines to consider aging
- How to store wine without a dedicated cellar
- Why temperature consistency matters
- Wine collecting versus wine investing
- How to discover whether you enjoy aged wine
- The biggest mistakes new wine collectors make
- Why you should start small and build slowly
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