wines

[Cheekystar]

I am useless at choosing wines and tend to go for pretty pictures and price rather than anything else...
any advice or top tips?

[BBWCHATT]

Cheekystar - it is usually helpful to talk to the person running the shop - they are usually very knowledgeable and love to share their expertise - they will also be able to point you to the ones that are good AND on sale! :)

[normy]

depends what food you are drinking it with, or whether you are just Glugging...

Would you plan a menu without some thought as to flavours? A bit of research online will give you the perfect wine accompaniment, or as BBW says, ask the shop owner (unless you are at a supermarket, then go for what you like)

[ethandron]

if you like red, can't go wrong with a cotes due rhone, soft and really fruity. for a white, i like a muscadet, but that might be a bit sharp for some tastes.
and nothing wrong with lower price wines, we rarely pay more than �4 - �5 for a bottle. i think unless you're quite a wine buff, you really can't tell the difference. it's more to do with the type of wine you like personally, than the price.

[lafrancaise]

If you're buying a french wine look at the label on top of the cork and you'll get a good buy if RECOLTANT is written on it or just the letter R as opposed to NEGOCIANT or N.

[My Angel Pie]

first of all avoid supermarket buying for a while and start at your local Bottoms up, Threshers etc, not only do they do a 3 for 2 on wines i find the staff are superb with their recomendations. My local Bottoms up is great, the lady now knows what i like and will tempt me to try differnt wines and 9/10 times she's spot on. This method has worked for me as i've tried all sorts now and i have worked out what i like. I very rarely buy supermarket wine, not unless they stock one of my fabourites, i prefer the personal service of Bottoms up everytime.

[mandimoo]

keep trying, and when you find one you like, take note of the flavours they use to describe the wine on the back and then look for other wines descibed with similar flavours. and the same works in reverse for wines you dont like. have fun searching!