I don't need to know what year or where the wine is from. Yet. Just need to know the difference between Cab and Pinot, Sauvignon and Riesling, blah blah blah. Cheers.
2007-02-10 12:57:48 · 12 answers · asked by a11city 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
AA is a good place to get LOTS of information about wine...
also drunk homeless people are especially helpful. I usually pick up one or two before heading to the liquor store....they help me pick some good stuff!
2007-02-10 14:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by kayleighleigh 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Check out "The Wine Bible" by Karen MacNeil. Some of the info may be a bit more than what you're looking for, but it's a great, non-condescending introduction. Go to your friendly neighborhood wine shop and choose basic examples of the wines that interest you. You could try Cab vs. Merlot, or a French Chardonnay vs. an American Chardonnay, or whatever...just have fun, and don't worry about what other people say you are "supposed" to be tasting. Enjoy the experience and what you observe. Cheers!
2007-02-10 21:17:15 · answer #2 · answered by S-Dub 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call local wine shops to see if they have wine tasting classes.
If there is a major university in your area, see if they offer a Wine Sciences class (usually part of the Faculty of Science) that you can audit. When you audit a class you pay a small fee and just sit and observe the class.
2007-02-10 21:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try searching wine on Wikipedia. There's lots of good information there. Also, I've learned a lot by speaking with people at small wine shops. People at shops like Total Wine are also fairly helpful, and they will give you a glossy book that contains lots of good stuff.
2007-02-10 21:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by tonyc_27604 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd try a wine shop or wine bar. My experience has been that the staff in them is usually really enthusiastic about discussing wine and they're usually really happy to help a new wine drinker find their way to the good (affordable) stuff.
2007-02-10 23:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by nashplaysball 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job waiting tables at a fine dining restaurant. If you're working a day job, try to work a couple of nights. It's a great way to learn about wine and food. Plus, you'll meet some great people. Double plus... you get paid to learn this stuff instead of the other way around.
2007-02-10 21:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by Christine I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really good answers on here but I thought I would add the website....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine
I even learned something on here... lol
Also the tour of a winery or a Specialty wine shop would be good...Also a Wine Tasting (possibly easier to find but may cost an entry fee).
2007-02-10 21:15:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to others' great suggestions, check out the Professional Friends of Wine (www.winepros.org) site. For just the differences between different grapes and varietals, check out their page:
http://www.winepros.org/wine101/grape_profiles/varietals.htm
Also, you may want to check out this book at your local library:
"Exploring Wine - The Culinary Institute of America's Complete Guide to Wines of the World", by Koplan, Smith and Weiss, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., N.Y.
2007-02-10 23:43:37 · answer #8 · answered by Observer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I operate a fine wine shop, we are going to start-up a wine club that will reward loyal shoppers and provide venues to expand your palate. Find a good wine shop that offers tastings and other kinds of opportunities to learn more about wine and vine.
Books and web won't teach you flavours , nose and tactile senses. Where are you located?
2007-02-10 22:21:57 · answer #9 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Community colleges often offer classes to the community (enrichment classes, not for credit). Wine stores sometimes have events. Is there a community calendar for your community?
2007-02-10 21:06:48 · answer #10 · answered by Raina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋