If you are new to wine drinking then you may want to consider going on a wine tasting tour. This can help you to better understand the variety is of wine that are available to you.  You get to try several types of wines so that you can find ones that you like the best. People are now realizing there are great health benefits to drinking red wine. When you stay within the recommended to glass a day maximum you can gain these benefits as well. The first thing you want to do is see if your local wine store offers a wine tasting for you to try different varieties.

Also you may want to check in the city that you live in and see in there are any local wineries that offer tastings as well. This can be a great way for you to taste all the varieties before you make a selection. You will also be able to see how wine is made and how long they age it for. When you go into your local wine store and tried to choose a wine for you to drink it can be very overwhelming. The best thing for you to do is to find a local tasting where you can try all the varieties that are available.

Remember that going to a wine tasting can be a great way for you to try different types of wine that you are unfamiliar with. Check with your local wine store and see if they offer wine tastings. In many cases you may also have a local winery that you can visit and take the tour.