I am not a drinker but I would like to try wine. Any suggestion. Not to expensive?

Answer 1

I would recommend going to a wine tasting which I know sounds a bit expensive but you should be able to find one that is cheap. When I first got in to wine I went to a nice dinner where they had a "sampler platter" type deal -- you either got red or white wine, you got small servings for around $10 of maybe 6 wines. The glasses were a lot smaller than an actual glass you might order, but it was a nice way to find out what worked. I was with a friend so one of us ordered the red the other ordered the white and we tried a lot of different types. It was a good experience and I really got a better appreciation of the various types of wine.

I think that reading up on wine is important also. You taste wine in a different part of your mouth than you do say a beer or a soda. I read lots of different books about wine, but I can't recall any of the titles. However, check out Amazon to see some books that might be useful and then either order them (or cheaper!) go to the library to get them. John Cleese has a book on wine that I really want, I don't know how it is but he's a funny guy so it's probably good.

Finally, if you don't want to go through all of this I am hesistant to suggest getting any Boone's Farm/Wine Coolers/Arbor Mist. I have had the latter two and I think they're horrible but I like wine -- they aren't wine (even though they say they are). They may be a nice way to get started, but they're a little too sweet and less wine-ish in my opinion. I think a White Zin is a good place to start -- you can get a bottle of Sutter Home for around $6. It's not costly (it's quite cheap) but it's sweater, it's cold, and it's easier to get in to. Make sure you serve it cold though. As for reds, those are more tricky. I'm a fan of the Cabernet Sauvignon or a Pinot Noir, but there are so many different types and flavors etc that it's hard to suggest one for someone you don't know (even though I feel I can suggest a White Zin).

Anyway, if you can't go to a winery or a restaurant that lets you "test out" various wines, you can go to a store and ask. A grocery store may not be much help (esp. large chains), but a specialty wine store or a higher class grocery (or a Trader Joe's, even though I've never bought wine there before) may be able to help. Also, I've bought wine from Target before. Some carry little to no wine, but I've been the ones that have an entire isle is wine -- they have nice tags that explain the taste and what it would be good with. Also read the label, it will tell you what the wine goes well with and whether it's a woody, fruity, nutty taste.

My final tips:
1. don't feel like you have to buy the most expensive wine. You shouldn't, in fact, because you're new to it. If you hate it, why waste $80 on a bottle that you either don't drink or drink and hate. Cheap really is okay.
2. don't give up if you don't like the first bottle (or two). There are lots of different types. Getting even just a single glass at dinner can be nice. A server can usually suggest a wine that will go with you meal.
3. have fun, wine is fun!

Answer 2

Yes Kj is considered good wine. Wine is one of those things than people simplify because they no little about it, however it is a very complex thing. Someone compared it to soda which is rediculous. Now the difference between an expencive wine like opus to a mid range wine you can buy in a store is immesurable. But if your new to wine that doesnt rely matter in this day in age because they can grow wine almost anywhere so there is alot of competiton. Your best bet is to go to the store and fine wine that is on sale. Often times you can find wine that is ten or twenty dollars off because the wineries want you to try their wine. Now is a great time to try as much as you can. experiment with what you like chard, cab and melot are the three most basic. But theres a lot of different dry wines so try them. For whites try viogneir its very dry but fruity or a pinot grisio sauviong blanc. For reds try a red zinfandiel or really any other because most are not sweet. Now if you want to go on a wine tour you can really do it all over California. Napa is the obvious choice. There is a lot of great wineries there the problem is that its crowded especially on the weakends. But there is a lot of other choices. There is wine country near santa barbra, im not sure the exact directions but if you live down south then you can easily find it online and its way closer than napa. Also if you live in in northern or central California theres the russian river valley which has a lot of great wineries also places like Lodi and Grassvaley have some great wineries. But keep in mind today cost doesnt mean much when it comes to wine its more of a bragging rights kind of thing.

Answer 3

There many types of wines, so you may need to experiment for a bit before you find something that suits you.

I think Yellow Tail and Ecco Doman are nice, inexpensive brands to start with. The Saint M riesling is also very inexpensive and a definite recommendation.

Answer 4

Inexpensive wines are easy to find. The variety is pretty unbelievable. Just go into a good wine shop and ask someone what they might suggests given you personal taste.

Answer 5

And in the event you don't live near a Trader Joe's....

For a white, try Fetzer Valley Oaks Gewurztraminer

And for a red try Montecillo Rioja Crianza

Come back when you're in love with both of them and we'll talk some more :)

Answer 6

I recommend a good red wine like a SHiraz especially a brand called Woop Woop Shiraz from Australia and it is moderatley priced and awesome.

Answer 7

Try a White Zinfandel from Sebastiani, great wine and not to expensive. Depending where you live, it is a California wine.

Answer 8

Buy a box wine Friata, or Carlo Rossi Sangria, good starter wines, or a good wine for cheap winos like me.

Answer 9

Try Boones Farm, wine coolers, or Arbor Mist. Theyr'e a kiddie drinks, it's cheap, good and very fruity.

Answer 10

charles shaw at Trader Joes!!!