Buying Wine

Buying wine does not have to be a scary or intimidating thing!  The only rule is that there are no rules.  Sure, there are certain guidelines, which are widely acceptable; Red wines with red meats and white wines with chicken and fish.  That's fine.  But there are so many varietals (Types of grapes/wines) in the Red and White Categories.  There are also blushes/rose's.

So the first thing you need to do is determine what type of wine you like.  Start with whites.  Your major choices are the standards - Chardonnays, Pinot Grigios, Sauvignon Blancs.  There are so many others, but this is a good start.  Cabernets, Pinot Noirs and Chiantis are a good place to start with your Reds.

Now you can start researching online.  Don't worry about cost - worry about the wine's rating.  A score of 88 or better on a site like Wine Spectator usually ensures a decent bottle.

Have some fun!  Go to a tasting!  Ask questions.  If you are looking for events you can go to www.localwineevents.com.

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