How do I become a wine drinker? I want to start drinking it, but don't know where to begin.?

Answer 1

Check if you have a local winery and if so go for a visit. They usually have free/low cost tastings. They will have you start with a light/white wine, a blush, red, and a dessert wine or Port.
If no local winery exists, why not throw a Wine Tasting party. You can invite 4 friends (or couples) and ask each one to bring their favorite wine. You might want make sure that you have at least one of each category - white, blush, red and dessert. Then you buy some cheeses, crackers and slice up some pears & apples,add a bunch of grapes and voila - instant party.
Some colleges (even community colleges) offer wine classes.
Good luck and drink up!

Answer 2

subscribe to the magazine 'wine spectator,' or go online and do some research. if you live anywhere near good areas for wine growers (northern california, oregon & washington, new york state, or other places), you can go to a vineyard and get a taste of their featured wines for free or for a small fee. there are usually some affordable low-budget wines available at the supermarket, which may be a good place to start to get some general ideas about the differences between the various reds and whites and roses, but if you have the leisure time that could afford you this and the money and the proximity to such places, you should look up the restaurants with extensive wine lists in your area, especially those restaurants that serve a lot of wines by the glass (the bigger cities usually have a number of restaurants that feature a good variety of wines by the glass), go to the bar if they have one, and ask the bartender about her/his recommendations. if they're not too busy, and if they are passionate about indoctrinating newcomers to the field of wine tasting, they will usually be good about recommending certain wines, and sometimes they'll give you a little taste of a wine if you ask politely and you intend on buying a glass or two or a bottle. or go to a wine bar if you can and talk to the people there. go to a local wine store and ask if they ever have tastings or if they know anything about places that host tastings. if you get to a tasting and you have the gift to gab, you can usually find someone who will know a little bit or a lot about wine.

but i'd say that going into a wine bar or restaurant with an extensive wine list (and i'm not talking frei brothers, vendange, or any of the stock pub wines) would be a good idea. if it's a decent restaurant, the bartender or the manager would be more than happy to help you out. they might start by asking if you want to try something sweeter or more dry, fruity, oaky, nutty, chocolatey, berry-like, and there are some further intricacies that you can find out for yourself as you make your way through the wine experience.

it's not a cheap hobby, either, if you really like wine. but it's a lot of fun once you get into it.

Answer 3

Find out from a good liquor store where you can sign up for a wine tasting group. There you will be able try many different kinds of grape varieties from different regions and countries. You will learn the differences between them, and how to identify certain aromas. You will learn how to pair the right kind of wine with the right kind of food. Most important you will learn which kinds of wines appeal to you in different circumstances or moods or weather. My wife got me into wine about 4 years ago. We've been going to a wine tasting group that meets once a month ever since. Take some friends with you. It's not only a learning experience, but it's also a great way to socialize!

Answer 4

Wine can be a complicated topic. Some people have no idea about wine. I love my wine. If you start with dessert wine (like Muscat), u might not like the other because they are not sweet.

I would start with something smooth. Chardonnay is at the top, as probably the world's favorite grape variety.

Chardonnay grapes produce an abundance of fruit flavors. You can pick up apple, pineapple, or the hint of peach. The warmer climate Chardonnays may have less of the fruits but develop wonderful honey, vanilla, and roasted flavors that really fill the mouth.

Learn a bit more here:

http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Beginners-Guide-to-Choosing-Wine&id=109698

www.vino.com/guide/wine-knowledge-101.asp - 30k

http://marksquires.com/basics.htm

http://www.winedefinitions.com/define/smooth.htm

Answer 5

For starters don't listen to anyone's oppinion until you read a book on the subject. I too am just beginning to learn wine. So far the most helpful book for me has been "Wine for Dummies" it costs 20 bucks and can be purchased and any book store. Good luck

Answer 6

don't let anyone tell you what a good drop and a bad drop is....you like what your like - let your taste buds be the judge. Keep a list of everything you try and make some notes on what you thought about the flavour, smell etc. You might start seeing patterns with certain types of wines as to what you like.
i started keeping notes on my mobile phone so when im out i can remember what ive tried and which i liked/disliked.

Answer 7

I started with White Zinfandel. The best is made my Sutter Homes or Arbor Mist. If you want you can try a red wine.

Answer 8

If you are young, and/or like sweet drinks normally, start with a White Zinfandel. Any brand will do. Then start looking on the internet for ideas!

Answer 9

Try a fruit wine like of plum, peach, pomegranate etc, instead of conventional grape wine, white or red.

Answer 10

places that offer wine tasting-- a pint of mad dog 20/20 should be enough