I was invited to a wine tasting at a ritzy French restaurant with my boss- a powerful, sophisticated women in her mid 50’s. I am 22, and though we have become quite friendly I am very nervous. She has just gone through a divorce and is ready to start meeting new people. She has been going to lots of events like this around town, and she told me men don’t really approach her. She said she hoped bringing me would be fun, and maybe more men would come speak with us (I am young and pretty so I assume that’s her reasoning). She has very high standards when it comes to tastes, and though I am no box-of-wine drinker, my idea of "fine wine" is Kendal Jackson.

I am very nervous about tonight- what if she asks my opinion about a specfic wine?! Can anyone offer some advice on how to sound educated about wine when you aren’t? Maybe some phrases or words people use? Also, is it true you spit the wine out instead of swallowing? If you really like the taste can you swallow it? Do you drink both red and white, or stick with one?

Also, if you can advice on any other etiquette during a tasting it would be much appreciated!

Thank you!

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I did some reading on this and I realize that it ages it really quickly. But is that really such a bad thing? Doesn’t that just cut the amount of time I have to wait? Also, I don’t drink a lot of wine, so will I even be able to tell the difference? The reason I ask is because I have a wine rack in my kitchen that isn’t temp controlled and the necks of the bottles are exposed to the light. For a casual wine drinker is it ok for them to sit for a year or so in my makeshift wine rack.

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Ideally, I would like to partner up with a current wine company to assist with the obvious tasks of wine making, bottling, and legalities. With thousands of wines currently on the shelves, I think my idea would most certainly boost sales for any brand in the pre-stated price range. I think my idea would hit a wide target base for the average wine drinker. If not, I was wondering if there was a way to buy blank bottles from an established brand leaving only the necessary text to comply with regulations. Any help where to begin would be greatly appreciated.

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I’m a novice wine drinker. I’ve found that I like Merlot’s the best because, in my limited experience, they’re the least sweet. I really like Ecco Domani, Mezzacorona, and Cellar No. 8 (I think that’s a Berringer wine, but I’m not sure). I would love some suggestions of good merlots in various price ranges and some other less sweet reds.

An under , under , and under 0 suggestion would be most appreciated. As well as which regions are known to have better reds, if certain years are better than others, or any other tips that a novice would benefit from.

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I am not a big wine drinker, but I wanted to start buying wines that would help me with a Healthy heart. So which kind of red wine will help me with that?(merlot, zinfandel, syrah, etc)

Thanks for the help!!!

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I need some help finding a wine that I’ll like. I know very little about wine and am, therefore, having trouble finding one. There are a few wines that I really enjoy, but they’re hard to find online and in my local liquor stores. I’m trying to find something a little more accessible. Here are my favorite wines:

Stella Rosa Il Conte D’Alba: its a reds blend wine made in California. Is sweet and fruity

Moscato Rubino: red muscat that is very sweet and fruity.

Alba Vineyards blueberry: fruit wine that is very sweet.

My main thing is that I’m not a true red wine drinker because I only like the sweet red wine. I can’t stand the bitter taste in most red wines. I DON’T like port, sherry, white zinfandel, ice wines, or any other white wines. Please only suggest really sweet red wines. If possible name a specific wine, not just a variety.

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I bought 2 wine train certificates at discount price. It’s a wine testing train with 3 courses meal at Napa Valley.
Even though we are not a wine drinker but I thought this will be fun and great surprise for our wedding anniversary.
Oh, another thing, the wedding anniversary date and her birthday is on the same day. So, this is not a regular anniversary.
It’s a combined gift, fun, surprise, combo thing. I’m a little on budget don’t have a lot to spend all out but want to make it special each year it comes around.
We’ve going to Las Vegas for past 3 yrs … watch good show, eat good food, stay in a nice hotel (thanks to priceline, craigslist, and ebay)

I’ve already booked and paid to priceline.com for flight, hotel, and car rental. That’s mean no refund back.

The thing is I lost the Wine Train certificates. I could find them and I can’t change my plan.

I don’t want to pay for another 0 for wine train but I don’t want to waste my trip going up there.

Do you have any suggestion? I will fly over on Thursday night (Oct 29) and fly back on Sat night (Oct 31).

It’s supposed to be a short surprise trip b/c I’m on budget. Now, I’m in a big black hole don’t know what to do.

We’ve been driving up to San Francisco more than 10 times in the past 4 years. So, we don’t want to go to San Francisco again.

We did camping trip from Big Sur all the way to Northern San Francisco area. We took relatives up there numerous times. So, no San Francis trip for us.
No, I haven’t look every else. I have to give it one more shot of looking everywhere. I tried to hide them from my wife but now I can’t find it.
Thanks guys, these are all good substitution. The bike ride, the picnic, and the castle sounds wonderful. Many thanks!!

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I’m looking for any brand of wine (maybe red) that contains tannins and has a light woody taste and is not sweet tasting. They are a big wine drinker and know quality. I would offer better details, but this wine is a gift and that’s all I know about their preference. It’s a bit of a surprise gift so it’s not something that I can outright ask the person without ruining the fact that their gift is wine. Thank you.

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My friend is getting married this year and I’d love to buy maybe 3 great bottles of wine as a gift- 1 to open at their 5 yr. anniversary, 1 for their 10th, and 1 for their 15th or 20th. Problem is I know nothing about wine. How do I pick wines to open at future dates? Do wines have a specific year when they are at their best?
Forgive my ignorance, I’m not a wine drinker at all!
Thanks!

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I have always wondered why if Red wine is suppose to be used in room temp why they are in a wine cooler. I am usually a red wine drinker. I was just curious about a wine cooler/refrigerator. Does it enhance the flavor?

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