learn to like wine

It takes some getting used to- like beer- wine is an acquired taste… that you will want to taste far too often once you go traveling with a bunch of Irish and become an alco ha ha. :)

So…. I’ve learned that a lot of American wine has sulfites in it- and this is, perhaps why I have trouble liking it…
I’m going to look around for an organic wine- without sulfites…and give it a try

Much of my problem is that I don’t have a lot of opportunities to try wine. I’m still only 20, and I’m not “of age”, here in the good old USA- where you’re old enough to die for your country or get married- but you’re just not old enough to drink.
But, I digress… I think I need to make more of an effort to put myself out there, and actually buy and taste wines….

I bought a bottle of Barefoot Shiraz the other day at the grocer, along with a leg of lamb, some carrots, mushrooms, and couscous. The wine actually paired nicely with the lamb…I was surprised.
After a few initial strong sips, I could kind of appreciate the taste. It was fruity, mocha-y, chocolatey, and had kind of a woody aftertaste (which was good for the mushrooms).
But, I still didn’t feel like drinking a glass.
I’ve heard wine is an aquired taste…and many people start drinking it as small children.
They say children have to try things many times before they’ll accept it.
I really want to like wine. It’s fun. It’s interesting. It’s artful. And, it goes well with food…one of my favorite things. :P