# What to Drink if You Hate Wine

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**Category:** Wine\
**Created:** [March 28, 2025, 5:00am UTC](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/t/what-to-drink-if-you-hate-wine/93 "2025-03-28T05:00:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![dakota.reese\_2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@dakota.reese\_2](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/u/dakota.reese_2)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2025, 5:00am UTC](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/t/what-to-drink-if-you-hate-wine/93/1 "2025-03-28T05:00:00Z")

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I want to get into wine, but everything either tastes like vinegar or grape juice. Any suggestions for something that’s more balanced?

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**Author:** ![ggracelong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/47e85d/32.png) [@ggracelong](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/u/ggracelong)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 4:00am UTC](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/t/what-to-drink-if-you-hate-wine/93/2 "2025-03-31T04:00:15Z")

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If you’re totally new, try chilled reds like a light Gamay or even a good Lambrusco. Cold wine changes the game.

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**Author:** ![blakethompson2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aca169/32.png) [@blakethompson2000](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/u/blakethompson2000)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/t/what-to-drink-if-you-hate-wine/93/4 "2025-04-02T07:00:52Z")

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I was the same way until I had a Valpolicella Ripasso. It’s smooth and kind of velvety, not sharp at all.

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**Author:** ![cam.loganOG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@cam.loganOG](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/u/cam.loganOG)\
**Post date:** [April 3, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/t/what-to-drink-if-you-hate-wine/93/5 "2025-04-03T13:00:52Z")

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Honestly I think serving temperature matters too. A lot of wine tastes better slightly chilled—especially reds.

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**Author:** ![soph\_clark07](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@soph\_clark07](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/u/soph_clark07)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/t/what-to-drink-if-you-hate-wine/93/6 "2025-04-05T16:00:52Z")

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I always recommend starting with a Pinot Noir. It’s approachable and not too heavy. Even the cheaper ones usually go down easy.

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**Author:** ![colerichardson\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecd19e/32.png) [@colerichardson\_1](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/u/colerichardson_1)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/t/what-to-drink-if-you-hate-wine/93/7 "2025-04-06T18:00:52Z")

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Try a white blend from Washington or Oregon. You don’t need to go full Chardonnay to get into wine.

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**Author:** ![hunter.wallace\_14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hunter.wallace\_14](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/u/hunter.wallace_14)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/t/what-to-drink-if-you-hate-wine/93/8 "2025-04-08T21:00:52Z")

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I got into wine through orange wines. They’re funky and fun, kind of like cider meets white wine.

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**Author:** ![kaylaben22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c89c15/32.png) [@kaylaben22](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/u/kaylaben22)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/t/what-to-drink-if-you-hate-wine/93/9 "2025-04-11T01:00:52Z")

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Chenin Blanc is super underrated for beginners. Fruity but not sweet, and it pairs well with so many foods.

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**Author:** ![samross\_official](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@samross\_official](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/u/samross_official)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2025, 4:00am UTC](https://partyanimals.thedrinkcalculator.com/t/what-to-drink-if-you-hate-wine/93/10 "2025-04-12T04:00:52Z")

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If you’re a beer drinker trying wine, try a dry Riesling or a sparkling rosé. They bridge the gap nicely.