Novice Wine Tasting Party

[ShortWiner]

Try to get a range of different styles in your tasting--that's what makes these things fun and informative. For example, make sure you get some lighter, fruitier varieties--beaujolais, sangiovese. And some middleweights like cotes du rhone or cabernet franc. And end with a couple blockbusters--big zinfandel, cabernet sauvingon, shiraz. And have fun, dang it! A tasting, especially at your home, should be all about finding out what you like and don't like and enjoying everything.