No, you're not a dummy when it comes to wine. You're not doing it wrong. Who needs this sort of criticism when all you want to do is have a glass of wine?
So you know, it's okay to like merlot or oaky chardonnay. It's okay to not like rosé or pinot noir. It's definitely okay to only buy wines under $10 when you're just able to pay rent and buy food.
"But there's so much I don't know about wine!" How am I supposed to hold the glass? Should I swirl the wine? What temperature is perfect for drinking? Then there's brettanomyces and malolactic, OMG.
Just start with, "Do I like this wine or not?" Then maybe why you like certain wines and not others. After that you'll start to discover what varieties and styles you like. It just takes a bit of experience and experimentation.
It's kind of like artwork. It's not about what someone else says is good, but about what you like. With wine, as with many things, there are lots of opinions and facts out there. Separating those two is key.
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