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So, you are just starting to get into wine. How do you know what to try? How do you know what wines you may like?
We get this everyday at our store.

When a customer wants us to recommend a wine, we generally ask them what kind of wines they like. The typical answers are “I like sweet wine.” or “I like dry reds.” Well, that is a pretty broad statement. A Merlot is a dry red but so is a Cabernet. They are like night and day. It takes several more questions to help them figure out what they may be interested in.

Well, I just found a quick little quiz on the Food & Wine website that can help you figure out what your wine style is:

Which do you drink? 2007 St. Francis Wild Oak Chardonnay ($25). Photo Courtesy of St. Francis Winery. Whole Milk Go for richer, more full-bodied wines—California Chardonnay, for instance. Chardonnay Pairings Skim Milk You like lighter-style wines, such as Chablis.

Which juice do you prefer? 2008 Indaba Sauvignon Blanc ($10). Photo courtesy of Cape Classics. Grapefruit Juice You like things with high acidity—for whites, that means varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. Sauvignon Blanc Pairings Orange Juice You prefer sweeter, riper flavors, so stick to Chardonnay, say, or Viognier.

Which would you rather have on a steak? 2007 Perrin Nature Côtes du Rhône. Photo Courtesy of Perrin & Fils. Cracked Black Pepper Try spicy Old World reds, like Syrah and other Rhône varieties. Old World Pairings Béarnaise Sauce You want a lush, smooth California Merlot.

Which sounds more appealing? 2006 St. Francis Sonoma County Old Vines Zinfandel ($22). Photo courtesy of St. Francis Winery. Black Truffles You’re a fan of earthy, funky umami flavors. Drink Pinot Noir, especially from the Old World. Pinot Noir Pairings Blackberries You love fruit. New World reds are your thing: Australian Shiraz, California Zinfandel.

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