To be honest my wife and I never drank wine in our 28 years together, that is not until about 5 years ago. We started out trying some really sweet white and red wines and that was good enough until our palettes got run over with almost an icky sweetness. We then started exploring different wines and their unique characteristics. We learned that in fact we do have a palette for the different varieties and what they bring to the table so to speak. We learned about pairings with different foods and how the taste of a wine can change depending on what you are eating. We knew nothing and we learned a great deal by going to wine tastings in our local area and trying different wines and asking questions. I also picked up an excellent wine book for beginners, Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine. This book alone taught me a lot about wine and I still refer to it from time to time. I highly suggest you pick it up. We are by no means experts, however we wanted to share what the average new wine drinker should look for when they go out to pick up a bottle of wine. Remember, everything written on this site about wine is “in my/our opinion” you will form your own opinions about the types of wine that you like and dislike. Oh yeah, you will dislike some wines out there and I can attest that I have poured out several bottles of wine. Loving wine is a journey and along the way you will find some really incredible inexpensive wines that you will buy in cases. Enjoy and drink responsibly!
Mike & Kim