What's there to know about wine?

[xkwazexboy]

Hi i'm new and would like to know more about wine.. how would you know if a wine is good or not? what terms are to be known? that's about all for now thanks.

[Skeeter]

Welcome to the board... Here's the opinion of relative newbie to the world of wine.

1) How to tell if it's a Good Wine: Open bottle. Pour 1/3 of a glass, swirl, sniff and insert some of the contents in mouth. Decide if you would like to continue the experiment with more of the wine. If so, and it's a pleasureable experience doing so, then for you, that's a good wine. (Others results may vary.) [img]http://38.118.142.245/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]

2) Understanding Wine terms: Find a copy of "Wine for Dummies", as heartily recommended fairly often on this board. It's a great primer, and will give you a ton of insight into the wonderful varities of wine.

And most importantly...

Study! (I reccomend studying at least a glass a day... Winoweenies results WILL vary) [img]http://38.118.142.245/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]

[winoweenie]

That's only for advanced students! [img]http://38.118.142.245/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img] WW