Do you have any suggestions for good wine? I've never had wine before, but id like to have some with my meals.!
Answers: Since you've never had wine, keep it simple. White wine for white meat and lite food. Red wine for red meat and heavier meals (ex. pasta dishes). Experiment with the cheaper wines until you find one you like then try the more expensive ones. I personally wouldnt start out with Boone's Farm, Arbor Mist, things like that.
i suggest either a nice boxed wine or a half gallon of boons farm, you spend only 2 dollars
Riesling *(mmm very good ) any kind
not boons farm!!!
try a robert mondavi, kendall jackson, sutter home is alright, ernest and julio is ok too.
Try "Yellow Tail" Shiraz or Merlot. Bottle is about 11 bucks (Big Bottle) and it is good wine. It has a kangaroo on the front because it is from Australia. It goes great with grilled food or fish. That should score you big points with the ladies to.
depending on what your eating try either a white wine or a red your local liquor store clerk should be able to help you find something to suite your tastes. Do not and I repeat Do not start out with Mad dog 20/20 or Boones Farms. They are just gutter wash for winos
What is a good wine all depends on you and your pallet. I've been drinking wine or several years now and what is good to me is not necessarily going to be good to you.
The best way to initiate yourself to the world of wine is to find a good local purveyor. Find someone who will listen to your wants, educate you on the various styles and will offer you a good selection at a good price. (at this point i would not sell you a bottle costing more than $10)
The next best thing to do to initiate yourself to the wine world would be to find a local restaurant that offers wine dinners. For $50-75 dollars/person you can enjoy a 5 course meal each course accompanied by a matching wine. usually they will have a local expert explaining each wine and why it pairs well with that food.
The best thing to remember is to enjoy the wine and always try something new. As you drink more your pallet will come to appreciate the finer nuances. And if you are truly serious about getting into wine I would recommend Andre Immer's book "Great wine made simple"
Good Luck and remember "In Vino Veritas"
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