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    • pechelmanP
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      If you can, ask around if any local wine shops do weekly tasting events. If you can attend a couple you'll quickly hone in on what you like and can then start exploring those types more. Maybe obvious to some, but treat it like any other beverage; it can be enjoyed alone or not and usually will vary on what you want based on that and the season. Most people wouldn't want a petit syrah on a ripping hot summer day nor would they want vinho verde in the dead of winter, but vice versa they might be ideal.

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      • WeiserbudW
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        @endo I’m in the us. I tend to get overwhelmed by the amount of options and living in the suburbs I don’t have much wine shops around me. I just bought couple different red wines at liquor store. Went with a Merlot and Pinot noir going to try them out with the wife tonight. Thanks for your input.

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        • pechelmanP
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          depending on your tastes, I feel like a lot of people go through a similar journey on being turned off by the big tannins in highly rated reds and the overly oaked chardonnay whites. So usually, people consider "starter wines" as things like slightly sweet Rieslings, especially ones from Alsace, Mosel, and Rhine valleys. They'll usually be slightly lower an ABV, like 11-12% since they have higher residual sugar that arent totally fermented out. Gentil Hugel is a good one that I'd never scoff at and is widely available.

          Those wines you picked up are likely also good choices as I feel that most widely distributed and affordable bottles tend to be a bit more fruit forward and pairs well with things or are also mellow enough to be enjoyed on their own.

          If none of your stores do tastings, look for one nearby or even an online service that can put together a mixed case for you. Bright cellars is one I've heard recommended by a couple of friends if you can't find a local shop.

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          • GilesG
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            Is this a thing:

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            Specifically......

            A prestigious chateau makes more wine than it can sell. But they don’t want to discount as it devalues the label. So they sell under these ‘trade exclusive’ labels through very specific channels

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            • Walery SmirnoffW
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              Guys, if you can buy Georgian wine in your country, then I strongly advise you to try Kindzmarauli. Very delicate taste. Full-bodied and semi-sweet wine. Perfect with grilled meats and cheeses.
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              • endoE
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                my favourite? Always the one in my glass

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                si tacuisses

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                • ROmanR
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                  @endo very nice.

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                  • Tago MagoT
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                    @endo just like my favourite beer is Freibier!

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                    • goosehdG
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                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                      • endoE
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                        wow, that looks good 😋

                        si tacuisses

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          Vive Le France!
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                          Think it, be it.

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                          • AlexA
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                            @mclaincausey Second from left would be my pick

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                            • mclaincauseyM
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                              @Alex hah! That’s what we brought to the party.

                              Think it, be it.

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                              • Walery SmirnoffW
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                                In the first glass - taste, aroma, subtlety, astringency. And then I take it and just pour it)))

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                                • goosehdG
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                                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                  • ROmanR
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                                    Nice^

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                                    • BrianB
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                                      Colder months here so big reds it is at the moment
                                      Really spoiled for choice in the state I live
                                      Adelaide hills
                                      The barossa
                                      McLaren vale
                                      Coonawarra regions
                                      Everything from the big multinationals to the 1 vinyard 1 type of wine per vintage type places
                                      Over the past month have had
                                      A Rockford basket press
                                      Wynns coonawarra cab sauv
                                      Mike press Pinot noir
                                      Tomfoolery sun of a gun
                                      Tonight’s tipple with dinner will be this

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                                        Also a bit of a Ridge fan, although these need a little longer. Had to cut back, due to pickling my liver over the last 30 years! Still enjoy a glass now and then.

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                                          SimonA
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                                          Another nice one..

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                                            Weekend glass

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