Testing the world of wine...

02-06-2010, 08:14 PM

The best way to learn about wine is to continually sample. Don't limit yourself. There are good reds and good whites, good dry wines and good off-dry wines. Be willing to try wines from the well-known regions of the world (Bordeaux, Napa, etc.), but also from the less well-known (South Africa, Virginia, etc.). Do not let price dictate which wines you purchase. There are some very good wines priced under $10 and some not so good wines priced well over $25.

The suggestion to find a local wine group is a very good one. In addition to that, take the time to visit wineries when you are out. Find some near home and some on your next trip. Most either provide tastings for free or charge a nominal fee.

Finally, much like this site for cigars, there are plenty of sites with wine information. Read up and then drink up.

02-06-2010, 08:14 PM	#13
feathersforever Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Testing the world of wine... The best way to learn about wine is to continually sample. Don't limit yourself. There are good reds and good whites, good dry wines and good off-dry wines. Be willing to try wines from the well-known regions of the world (Bordeaux, Napa, etc.), but also from the less well-known (South Africa, Virginia, etc.). Do not let price dictate which wines you purchase. There are some very good wines priced under $10 and some not so good wines priced well over $25. The suggestion to find a local wine group is a very good one. In addition to that, take the time to visit wineries when you are out. Find some near home and some on your next trip. Most either provide tastings for free or charge a nominal fee. Finally, much like this site for cigars, there are plenty of sites with wine information. Read up and then drink up.