Wine Enthusiast Information

Question: I am very interested in becoming a wine enthusiast,whats the best way to start?

(Posted by: Doctor feel good on 2006-08-09 16:49:13)

I live in Atlanta near Chateu Elan would that be a great place to start?

Posted by: sean1201 on 2006-08-09, 19:35:04

Ahhhh, nothing like a fine wine. A walk on the better side of life is truly an adventure worth taking. If you're anything like me, you want to arrest your appetite and make sure you appreciate the quality and not the effects.

Posted by: Lori T on 2006-08-09, 16:54:41

Im sure it would. Any winery will be able to direct you.

Posted by: craigtamborella on 2006-08-09, 16:55:43

The best place would be to go to an amateur wine tasting where they will teach u or go to a wine market.

Posted by: katzchen75 on 2006-08-09, 17:16:24

Go to a local wine store and start trying all different things, and make a note of what you like. Once you've tried a few things, it might make sense to learn about the different grapes and regions of the world where wine is made. Food and Wine magazine is pretty informative, but anyone at a good liquor store should be able to give you information, too.

Posted by: GregW on 2006-08-09, 17:42:24

Aah, learning about wine. I admire you my friend. I discovered the joys of wine some years ago. I enjoy wine with my dinner every evening and other times as well. I prefer the reds as they provide more health benefits than the whites. Yes, yes, by all means start right there in Atlanta. As one person suggested go to a wine store and buy some different varietals. Try them. Compare them to each other. Ask questions of the personnel at the wine store. Ask questions of anyone you know who enjoys wine. Ask questions here in Yahoo! Answers. I would recommend you try this link: wineloverspage.com/ Near the top of the page, right under their banner, click on getting started. On the next page click on 'learn about wine'. This site has many tools to aid you in your endeavors. Good luck and good drinking.

Posted by: Un Sandpiper on 2006-08-09, 17:47:43

Just watch the movie, "Sideways "

Posted by: damndirtyape212 on 2006-08-09, 18:47:21

WARNING!!!WARNING!!!WARNING!!!WARNING!!!WARNING!!! If you do learn about the subtle complexities about different wines and how to grade and appreciate fine wines...... ....You will absolutely ruin your "common man pallate " and will no longer be satisfied with a three dollar bottle of ripple. You will basically train youself to have to buy more expensive wines. Take my advice. Buy the cheap stuff, drink what tastes good, and save your cash for gambling (or bail).

Posted by: smack on 2006-08-09, 19:11:54

My best wine learning experience occurred in a winery that provided a tasting tour in which the guide described the wines while we tasted them. if your local winery offers a tasting tour, that would be a good option, and ask lots of questions while you're tasting. local restaurants that are upscale enough to have a sommelier (someone who puts together a wine list and orders the wines) might also be helpful. maybe you could call one and ask if the sommelier would be willing to further your education. maybe you could make a reservation for a slow night when the sommelier will be there (or a knowledgeable bartender), and ask them to select wines that would go with your meal, and then describe the wines to you. some restaurants also do this automatically by suggesting wines to go with different dishes on the menu. are there any community colleges nearby that offer winetasting courses? this could be an inexpensive option. have tastings at home, with friends. learn to distinguish between different reds (merlot, cab, syrah, zinfandel, pinot noir to start) by doing comparison taste tests. use a basic wine guide to help you recognize the fruitiness, the tannins, flavors, etc. then try the same with whites. wine knowledge is something that grows over time, and then ultimately you still just pick wines that you like.

Posted by: Da Bomb on 2006-08-09, 20:11:12

Lots of good books on the subject. Go out & visit wineries. They give a tour, show you how it's made & give out tastings. Keep a diary of the wine you like, the year, label & kind of grape, etc. Whatever you think tastes the best is the wine for you. Have fun!

Posted by: Laura B on 2006-08-09, 20:31:07

Pairing it with food would be the best place to start....the combination of food & wine is when it's the best. Do some research on the subject before you jump right in... & have fun it's delightful

Posted by: Peek@u on 2006-08-09, 20:34:01

You must attend the many wine tasting events, go to the library and read, and take it one day at a time.

Posted by: krm29619 on 2006-08-09, 20:34:50

I think better join a wine club first, then can lean lot of things about wine culture..

Posted by: metrobluequeen1 on 2006-08-09, 20:41:50

Visit a winery, ask a lot of questions, and even at your finer liquor stores sometimes you can learn facts on wines. Glad to see someone is enthused about something!!!

Posted by: Patricia D on 2006-08-09, 21:17:07

Making a trip to the winery isn't a bad place to start because they can teach you through the samples without you paying large amounts for bottles of wine you may not like. Another option, especially since you live in a big city, is look into wine tasting clubs. Not all wine clubs are uptight and pretentious and are designed to help newbies learn about the different kinds of wines out there. I belong to a similar group but it's up here in Canada so unless you want to make a trip up here, my club is a bit out of the way for you. To find a wine club in your area, ask someone who works in one of the fancier restaurants that have an extensive wine list. Chances are some of their staff will belong to a wine club and can give you some recommendations. Best of luck and happy learning.

Posted by: bam on 2006-08-09, 21:32:24

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Posted by: Wolfman on 2006-08-09, 21:41:47

Congregate with the upper class... unless you find them appalling ! Just avoid getting brainwashed by the likes of others and use your own judgment to what is satisfying to you.

Posted by: sophieb on 2006-08-09, 21:48:28

Do you mean a wine connoseur(?) Here one of the tv stations has a wine tasting fundraiser every year maybe Atlanta does too. I've never been to Atlanta so I can't comment.

Posted by: Big Air Morgan on 2006-08-09, 22:27:19

There is a book called Windows on the World it is easy to follow and a great place to start learning about wines. I sold wines for 10 years and learned a good basic knowledge from this book.

Posted by: MaqAtak on 2006-08-09, 22:33:58

I'd start with a bottle of wine.

Posted by: ZORRO on 2006-08-09, 23:05:55

You could start by being a wino! You get to try all types of wine and taste all types of grapes.