Introduction

Hi! My name is Lilli. I turned 21 last July, and this past year, I have been trying out lots of different wines. I was so excited to finally get to go to a wine tasting at a winery with my family. Wine is by far my favorite alcoholic beverage, not only because it tastes great but also because of the culture around it. That experience at the winery with my family was so memorable because of the beautiful sights, the staff's expertise and appreciation of wine, and, most importantly, the time spent around the table talking, laughing, and enjoying each other's company. 

I also have some experience from working as a server because I had to learn the different types of wine we offered and be able to give recommendations that guests would enjoy. I had a lot of fun with this, and it always made me happy when a guest liked a wine that I suggested. 

Personally, I have yet to find a wine I did not enjoy, besides that one time I tried a port. My favorites include viognier, riesling, and rosé. I don't particularly enjoy dry red wines, but I really want to expand my horizons and try every wine I can. 

The first wine I ever drank was a Gallo Family Sweet Red Blend, and I loved it! It is a bit too sweet for my taste now, but it was a great introduction to trying wine. My roommates and I share wine together every week, we all love it. On weekend nights when we want to just stay home and be cozy, we'll pick out one or two bottles to try and spend the night drinking them while chatting, cooking, playing games, doing crafts, and listening to music. 

In this class, I hope to learn about different wine varieties and their flavor profiles, and especially the history of where they came from and how they were created! I also would love to learn more about pairings, and I'm looking forward to creating my future blog posts. Lastly, I hope to gain a deeper appreciation for wine from this class. Our first lecture videos showed me how fascinating wine is and I'm excited to learn more! :)

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