When it comes to wine, I lack experience beyond the occasional glass in less-than-ideal circumstances —specifically, in frat basements. The wine I encountered there was typically (extremely) cheap, sickly sweet, and was poured from a plastic bottle or large box. Often, it was drank directly from the spout of a wine bag my friends provided. As a senior in college, I have still not developed a refined palate or strong opinions on different wines. I mainly associate wine with sicky floors, humid environments, loud EDM music, and plastic cups, which likely isn't the experience wine connoisseurs rave over.
Despite not giving wine a fair shot, I do not think I will ever enjoy it. I have tried a decent variety of cheap reds, whites, dry, and sweet wines from Kroger, While I disliked nearly every bottle I have tried, I heavily disliked red wine more than white. Red wine always tastes relatively vinegar-ish to me, and I find it difficult to taste any flavor besides fermented grape. White wine is my preferred variety as I favor a sweeter and less acidic-tasting wine. Ultimately, my favorite wine I have tasted is the Barefoot fruitscato line.
From this course, I hope to understand what constitutes a ‘good’ wine and how to recognize different flavors (besides fermented grapes) in wine. I would like to learn more about food pairings and the process of fermentation. Hopefully, I will find a variety of wine by the end of class that I can enjoy and develop an appreciation for wine beyond what is being served in a basement.
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