never had wine; please help

[wineguruchgo]

Lisa,

You can always take your $50.00 and use this money as an investment. Why not buy 5-6 different bottles of wine and taste through them. Again, it's an investment.

This way you will know what style of wine you like. Check your local retailer and see what their selection (if any) is of 1/2 bottles.

This is a fun medium to explore and once your tastebuds get used to it (and they will) you will be able to open yourself up to all different wines from all over the world.

When I went to Italy years ago I only drank sweet white wines. Two single American girls who had no money. Well in all of the little restaurants they would bring us 1/2 carafes of red wine from the cellar. Well, you drink enough of something and your palate gets used to it. I came home from Italy and now drink more red than white.

For now, don't spend a lot on the wines while experimenting. This way if you have to dump it it won't hurt as much.