What type of wine drinker are you?

Thinking outside the box makes life so much easier. Hence this categorization of wine drinkers. From the pastel type to the wine snob, do you recognize yourself or your friend?

What type of wine drinker are you? After attending many wine parties, I've discovered that wine drinkers can also be categorized. For example, do you prefer a heavy red, or do you always go for something unfamiliar, something new?

1. The Powerhouse

"Only a robust red, otherwise it doesn't count" is the motto of this seasoned wine drinker. A Rioja with a thick layer of oak often scores well with this type of person. From the New World, this Powerhouse praises wines from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, or a thick blend all together.

Big tip: Rioja Reserva from Bodegas Vivanco

2. The Sun Salutation

Yes, definitely. The super-healthy-just-healthy-fit girl also sometimes goes off the rails and greets the wine aisle instead of the sun. Yearning for something sunny, fruity, something lively. The lively Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand meets these criteria. Namasté, bitches. Although in this category, I'd rather drink a Gruner Veltliner Federspiel from Domaine Wachau.

Ready for the next step? Then try a Kerner from Alto Adige, for example, from Kellerei Eisacktal .

3. The Pastel Types

Familiar with the pastel types? They're usually women, dressed head to toe in pastel shades. This trend extends to their wine choices: rosé and prosecco. Step out of your comfort zone and choose rosé champagne . Super classy. Or upgrade your rosé and choose one from Bandol or this one from Rimauresq

4. Oh, please make it red

The conversation that follows "Oh, I'll have red" usually doesn't go very deep. And you shouldn't want that. After a hard day at the office, you'd prefer to drink wine as uncomplicated as possible. Who cares that Syrah and Shiraz are essentially the same grape? Get lost with your story. Just keep an eye out to make sure it doesn't happen too often.

Most of the time, it doesn't really matter what you choose. A red wine that always works for me is a juicy Spätburgunder or a Beaujolais from a good producer.

5. The Holidaymaker

Oh yes, the vacationer. Scenario: after a long day, you think, "I'll go for red," and quickly grab a bottle from the rack. Your companion sees this and snaps into vacation mode. "Seriously? Is that where that wine came from?" Yep, there it goes. With photos, videos, everything. Unstoppable. There goes your evening.

It's hard to predict, but I personally do it most often with rosé from Provence or a bottle of Barolo . Oh, and I also do it with sherry, but then again, nobody drinks that anymore.

6. The Hipster

The Hipster doesn't necessarily have a preference for grape or country, but focuses primarily on the bottle. Preferably not a popular grape, because it's mainstream. A stylish bottle with a compelling story about a forgotten grape variety works well. Labels play a significant role in the purchasing process. This can go in various directions. This type prefers to stay as close as possible to the product's origins, so a reference to it or a natural element on the bottle works well. An abstract design is also acceptable, because that's art.

I'm leaning towards Rue de la Soif , or "drinking alley," from the Loire Valley. A delicious natural wine, if you dare. The wines from the Auvergne are ultra-hip, like those from Vignoble de l'Arbre Blanc with a tree on the label. Usually overpriced, but very much HME .

7. The Wine Snob

The wine snob only takes expensive wine seriously. Because they know absolutely nothing about wine, their choice is often limited to wines from France. I happened to come across this type recently. I only drank Condrieu. Or someone who chooses Meursault from an unknown producer, even though there's also a Bourgogne Blanc from PYCM on the menu. It's difficult, because as far as I'm concerned, the wine snob is the most annoying type of wine of all.

Well, a Condrieu is expensive, but it's not tasty at all. Otherwise, with crunchy Säure: Emrich-Schonleber Mineral Riesling . Or if you want to splurge: Klaus Peter Keller .