What is your purpose of drinking wine?!
What is your purpose of drinking wine?
as a beginner i would like to know what other's purposes of drinking wine is. and also, and recommendations for a beginner on what kind of wines to try out. i really don't like the sweets/whites. i like the red/dry/not sweet ones. i'm open to all kinds of answers. i was introduced to wine about a month ago and loved it. the person who introduced it to me had me try a cabernet sauvignon (don't remember the maker) and i was in love ever since. he described the taste to me - aged/fermented. for some reason i loved it! and recommendations? i'd like to start off on the cheaper side first! thanks!
Answers:
Certain wines completment certain foods. For example red wines - red meat. A glass of Merlot makes a grilled steak that much better. They are many good inexpensive wines out there. Check out this link to Fine Living 10 nice wines for under $10.
http://www.fineliving.com/fine/favorite_...
Another "purpose" of drinking wine is red wine in moderation is good for the heart.
The reasons for drinking and enjoying wine vary as widely as people do. I love to drink wine, I find it to be fragrant, tasty, and I like the buzz you get after a glass or two :D My love affair with wine started pretty young-my parents brought us to wineries when we were little, and I always LOVED the unique smell of a winery-a little bit oak, a little bit grape, wine, must, etc...it's a distinct scent that I've always enjoyed. Since turning 21 and being able to really enjoy wine, I've grown to enjoy it more and more.
If you are looking for good, inexpensive wines, it partially depends on the type of stores you have in the area. I know many people like Trader Joe's selections, and they are good for beginners, but I find that Whole Foods has a much better selection. One way to get to try a lot of different wines is to visit a winery or a wine/food & wine festival. Last May we went to a festival and tried wines from 15 different wineries! (Just make sure you have a designated driver!)
I'm partial to Virginia Cabernet Franc and Chambourcin, but for more widely available wines, I think if you are partial to dry reds that you should try some Bordeaux- 2003 was a good year. There are Ameritage/Meritage blends available in the states that are similar to Bordeau, you might find a winery that offers one. At first you can expect to spend about $10-$15 for a decent bottle, then up to around $20, but you may find that as your interest grows, so does the price. I usually don't spend more than $25 on a bottle unless I've tasted it.
my purpose is to try and get drunk off of it
I enjoy the taste of wine, especially with food. The link below is for a blog that you'll find helpful.
Enjoy!!
I drink wine for the taste. I love the Leelanaw Peninsula wines here in Michigan. They are local and have a great flavor. They even have a line of wines named after the seasons, and are excellent.
I don't drink wine, I don't like how it tastes. I prefer vodka or rum