Wine enthusiasts!! I need your help please!!?

Question

I had tried several wines, only to be disappointed to find I did not like the taste. I'm only 22, and I suppose my palate had not developed yet. I love trying foods, and I really do eat all types. Anywhere from sushi, raw oysters, all types of cuisine, I can't really think of food I don't like. The down side, I always found it so disappointing that I couldn't enjoy a fine wine with my meal. Friends and family had invited me to wine tasting, but I always declined the invitation. I didn't want anyone to spend their time and effort, for something I wasn't going to fully enjoy. Last weekend I finally found a Rose that appealed to me! I was invited this weekend to a wine tasting, so now my questions:

Should I bring a wine journal?

What can I expect?

What type of attire?

Dinner is part of the ticket, do people normally bring any types of food into the wine tasting? cheeses, fruits, chocolates?

Proper wine etiquette?

Any other tips would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you for your time!

Answer 1

Definitely bring a wine journal.  If allowed, ask to keep the label off of an empty of a wine you like.

The rest all depends on where you are going.  If its a private wine tasting, the invitation should give you an idea of what to wear.  If it was a word of mouth invite, call the host or hostess.

Again if it is at a private home or something, a hostess gift is nice.

But if it is a commercial type deal, like at a vineyard or wine shop.  Call and find out the dress code.  Otherwise, business dress casual should get you by.

men - slacks, shoes (no sneakers), collared shirt, jacket. Maybe a tie.

women - dressy skirt or slacks, collared shirt, simple cocktail dress.