Introduction Wine Blog

Hello and welcome to my wine blog! I am very exciting to start this journey and greatly expand my experience with wine. I do not have a lot of experience with wine, as I am more of a beer drinker. I have always wanted to become a wine drinker, but I always get flustered when I have all the choices at the stores, and too afraid to waste money on an entire bottle that I do not like it. I am looking forward to the wine tasting so I can start to get to know which types of wine I like, and how to pair with complementing meals.

From the little experience I do have, I know that I prefer white wines to red. I have enjoyed sweeter wines compared to dryer ones. I believe that my favorite type of wine so far has been Riesling. As for reds, I don't have a great opinion on ones I like. I don't like really dark wines. I hope with this class, I am able to have a greater appreciation for red wine, and be a well rounded wine drinker. I also want to learn the correct process to taste wine. I have been to wine tastings at wineries, but rather than doing the whole process, I end up just taking the glass down in one sip.

I have not been drinking wine for that long. My only true wine drinking experiences is drinking cheap boxed wine with my friends or the few wine tastings at wineries. My mom is a big wine fanatic, and she belongs to the Virginia Wine Club. When I was underage, I was dragged as the designated driver to many wineries in Northern Virginia. I have enjoyed the winery experience, but as for the product, I have little knowledge.

I hope to learn from this class more about the process of how wine is made. I am also looking forward to getting to know what wines pair well with different foods. I do believe that wine can enhance the dining experience and I want to be able to know what pairs well. At the end of the class, I want to have a greater appreciation for the entire culture of wine, and I hope I can consider myself a wine drinker at the end of the semester!