What's a good wine to try for a non-experienced wine drinker?

Question

I've never really liked the taste of wine. Not even when I was in Italy--the veritable mothership of smashed grape. I'm more of a beer person, for reasons unknown. But, I'd like to grow more accustomed to wine. Any suggestions for a good starter wine? (Not too expensive, could be a specific label, or generic variety, would all be useful).

Answer 1

Australian wines rock...specifically Wolf Blass reisling.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Start with a white that has low acidity and is off-dry,
An Ehrenfelser, Gewurztraminer, or Viongier.
They have a nice mouth feel, no puckering sharpness.
Cono Sur form Chili does some very nice versions of the Gewurztraminer and Viognier at a modest price. I'm in British Columbia but I know Cono Sur distributes world wide.
I couldn't suggest a Ehrenfelser, as the only ones I've tried are from here. If by wild chance you get a opportunity, Cedar Creek Ehrenfelser is very nice again at a reasonable price.
Cheers.

Answer 4

I like cdhpotter's recommendation the best.
Red wines have a dry aftertaste (tannin) that most beginning wine drinkers dislike.

Better to go with the chilled rose (pinks) and white wines found at your liquor stores or upper end grocery stores.
Stay in the under $15.00 range so you won't feel bad to dump out or use for cooking purposes. Many wines are priced under $10.00 are quite tasty. Look for a Trader Joe's or Whole Foods grocery store near you.

Any California white zinfandel, sauvignon blanc or chablis would be a good starter.

Answer 5

There would be 2 wines I'd suggest. Both are from Fetzer in California. They are white wines that have some degree of sweetness or in other words they are semi-dry. They are: Fetzer's Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Easily likable. Serve with poultry, spicy foods, or enjoy with friends while in conversation or just watching TV. Price range will vary, but retail will be somewhere in the $ 7 -8 dollar range. Serve chilled, not cold.

Answer 6

You should start off with a white wine or rose. The red will be too heavy and you should let reds breath (get air) so Try a Pinot Grigio or even a White Zinfendel. Those are light and you can have them with light foods. Sip them so that you can begin to enjoy the flavor. Sort of like starting with beer.

Answer 7

I would definately start with a white zinfindel, from Beringer if you don't like too sweet or Sutter Home if you do like sweet or Gallo also sweet. This is definately the wine to start with because it is like a wine cooler but not as sweet. You will get used to the taste of wine and then will be able to move on to different wine tastes. I used to not like the taste of wine either but now I love them all.

Answer 8

Malbec is what Argentina does best, and a great example is the Martins Malbec 2002, Mendoza, an amazingly attractive wine. It features vibrant cranberry and currant scents and flavors woven with smoke, lavender, licorice, violets and minerals, all set in plush tannins that turn a little barky and branchy on the finish. A Wonderful Bargain at about $9.

Answer 9

Most good wines are too dry (opposite of sweet) for non experienced drinkers . That is probably why you have never liked it. You have to aquire the taste. Start with something sweet like Muscat or Port

Answer 10

I would start with a Robert Mondavi Cabernet sauvignon, napa valley. It goes for about $25 a bottle and you can usually find it in Sams club. Its a pretty decent wine.