who knows about wine?

Question

I'm really interested in studying wine (mainly white wines). Can someone fill me in on the different kinds, what they are like,what to look for...i want to know everything!! or a good website. i know nothing about wine at the moment except it gets me drunk...lol

Answer 1

I learned about wine by trying different varietals back to back, maybe not recommended by a true wine expert; however if you try a chardonnay, then sip some pinot grigio, you will know the difference and be able to tell some defining characteristics of each. Might be a good idea to get some simple cheese and crackers to freshen your palette just a bit between sips. Get a friend to help you out and talk about the differences you taste between the different grapes. Once you find a varietal you like you can compare a couple bottles from different makers to pick out the characteristics you like in that varietal. Tasting is the only way to know what you like, and once you know what you like you will know what to look for. One of the best resources can actually be your local liquor store. Talk to the people that work there, esp after you've tried a few things and have an idea of the flavors that you like, and they will be able to make further recommendations.

Answer 2

There's quite a bit of pretentiousness in the whole wine enthusiasts arena.

The best thing to do is to keep a notebook of the wines you've tried and track maybe three things, name of the wine, region, type of wine. Optionally, you can track by country too. Ignore vintage/year.

Take the notebook with you when you shop for wine and don't pay less than $8-10 or more than $20 for a bottle for now. If you can tell the difference between bottles at this price, then when you find wines >$20 you might actually be able to tell the difference, if one exists.

I'm a big Trader Joe's fan, so I like www.friendwich.com. He's just getting started, so there isn't much content. But he's on the right track!

Answer 3

You can find wineries in almost every state. I will suggest you visit them. It is a fun way to spending a day. A lot of places are free.

We love going wine tasting several time a year. I have a notebook that I use as a journal with ten years worth of notes. I list the wines and the prices, and a simple coding system that I only understand. I do not want people in a tasting room to know my views of their wine. It is fun going back latter on and comparing.

There are books you can get, but this point in your life you probably do not care how somebody else thinks. Also, information on a wine goes out of date quickly.

You can find locations and times they are open by searching the web. Once you fine one, it is easy to find more. People in a winery will tell you if you ask them.

When in a tasting room, do not think you need to buy. A thank you will do. Keep water and bread in your car as it will help to clean you mouth between wineries.

Answer 4

There's a really good website at http://www.WineLoversMeet.com

It's technically a dating site for people who enjoy wine but there's also a lot of great information about wine, wine videos, wine forums and a lot of cool stuff like that. You can even buy wine directly from the site.

Answer 5

I would have to tell you to go to a wine tasting, or take a wine class there is way to much to learn. What area are you trying to llearn about? If you narrow it down I maybe able to help!

Answer 6

try out the wine encyclopedia, i dont remember the link but google for it.
it is pretty good and contains all that you need to know

Answer 7

WIne... Never tried

Answer 8

sorry
try
http://www.thebeveragepeople.com
also visit your local vineyard & winery
try the Yellow Pages.