this post was submitted on 13 Jun 2023
6 points (100.0% liked)
Wine ๐ท | Wine Enthusiasts and Winemaking
2 readers
2 users here now
A community for oenophiles, vintners, sommeliers and more. For all those who share our love of the nectar of the gods.
founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
Hey, ain't nothin' wrong with Total Wine, I used to hit that up all the time when I lived in Florida. I think as you get more into it, and discover what you like, you'll find that joining a few wine clubs is the best way to get smaller-batch stuff that's more aligned with your own tastes, assuming you're into domestic wines as well. I live in Portugal now so sadly access to American wine is scarce, but when I lived in Fort Lauderdale I had a bunch of wine clubs from wineries in California and Oregon which I really enjoyed. A great way to discover that is to plan a trip out west somewhere and just spend a week visiting different wineries and tasting stuff!
...but that said, if you let us know what you've liked and disliked so far, I bet we can sling you a few more recommendations to find similar things and help you branch out!
Definitely a fan of Bordeaux, Pinot Noir, some napa cabs, Brunello, Barolos, and other Italian reds. Pretty much anything red I am a fan of. Could never really get into whites but am hoping to find something I like eventually.
Sounds like you lean towards a bolder, oakier palate. Me too! You might try some of the drier whites from Alsace to see how those agree with you.
Sounds good I'll have to try some