An Introduction to Wine

If you think wine can be a little intimidating, never fear.

This section of the site contains all the information you need to be well on the road to becoming a true wine snob!

Quit buying the same old reliable wines you always do.

Never again feel nervous when staring at the seemingly meaningless wine list at a fine restaurant. Discover the pleasure of choosing a wine that complements your food instead of competing with it.

There are thousands of different types available with a broad range of flavors and textures, truly worth savoring! You may even want to take the plunge and try making some yourself.

Why Become a Wine Snob?

If you've read any of the other sections on this site, you will have probably figured out that I use the term snob in light hearted fashion.

In my opinion, being a wine snob is not about thinking you're better than someone else just because you happen to know more about a particular subject. It is simply being passionate about something. It is being able to appreciate and identify quality. It is taking time out of this fast paced, stressful life, to stop and smell the roses (I mean grapes)!

Great wine is a luxury that anyone can afford. The progress of technology in the last 3 decades has enabled more and more of the world's wines to be of fairly high quality.

So go ahead, become a snob. The world could use a bit more passion in it. If you don't think you really like the taste of wine, try some of the different styles. You’ll be surprised at the differences among them.

Sit back, and relax as I help you learn about the different wines available, how to enjoy them and great places to buy wine online such as wine.com.