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Originally Posted by After Shock Media
It is not a secret or anything remotely close that I am really into food, cooking it, eating it, learning about it. However I just did not get the whole wine thing early on and I figure by my age I should have at least gotten over my first issues with it as a young guy. It really does make me feel like I am missing out.
Any good suggestions on how to sort of get into it and develop your tastes for it. I have lots of desire but well each time I start I think I just get it all wrong and it tastes wrong to me.
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The best way to start is by simply getting used to it. Try drinking a single glass a few times a week. Don't go for anything expensive, just try out different affordable wines and stick with the ones that are least offensive to your palate.
Once you're used to drinking it, you'll start noticing the differences between different wines. Go to some tastings and read reviews to become familiar with the meaning of those differences in taste, how to describe them and what to look for.
Wine is a bit like art. Without being familiar with it, it's almost impossible to notice subtle differences. Once you're familiar with it, exploring those subtle differences is quite enjoyable.