My experience with wine thus far has been quite limited. I have had the opportunity to try a variety of wines; however, have not had many occasions to take detailed notes. From the few wines that I have tried, I have found that I prefer red wines to white/sparkling wines. I have tried a few different types of red wine, such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, and port and have enjoyed them. I have not tried as many white wines. The only white that sticks out is chardonnay. I was not the biggest fan. Moreover, I have had some experience with sparkling wines such as Champagne and Prosecco.
One thing that I hope to learn from this course is the different types of wines that are available and how to properly taste and evaluate them. "Learning the language" as John mentioned, is the most difficult part of the learning curve. When going out to dinner, I will often just drink the wine and not think twice about it. Through the first few lectures, I have learned this is not the best approach. I would also like to learn more about the different regions where wines are produced, and how the climate and soil of these regions affect the flavor and quality of the wines. I have very limited knowledge of areas outside of Napa Valley and local wineries in Charlottesville. Additionally, I hope to learn about food and wine pairing.
Overall, my experience with wine is limited, I am excited to learn more and expand my palate. I look forward to trying new types of wine and learning more about the world of wine. Also, becoming knowledgeable within the space will allow me to speak the language.
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