As wine drinkers, our taste for wine evolves. Most people don't start out drinking big cabs or bordeaux. So, what are the best wines for a novice to begin with? For whites, a good start would be pinot grigio, which is dry and not sweet. The best pinot grigio come from Italy. Another would be Vinho Verde which is from Portugal. My last pick is Sauvignon Blanc. Sauv Bancs are VERY different depending on the region they're from. A New Zealand sauv blanc will be very citrusy with a lot of Kiwi flavor, go figure! American Sauv Blancs are not as distinctive. Serve all of these wines well chilled. Tomorrow....red wines! Take a sip...Suzie |