What’s the best way to learn more about wine? It’s not like I can take an online class on it though I’d honestly be interested.

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Find a good local wine shop - not just a liquor store but someplace that focuses on wine - preferably one that does events or tastings. Make friends with the staff and talk to them every time you go in. Ask lots of questions, ask to taste, hell bring a bottle to taste with them. Tell them which bottles you like and didn’t like and ask for new recommendations

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A good local wine shop is beneficial, but a very good background can be had on YouTube's series V is for Vino

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Plenty of online courses that’ll also send you a case of different wines

Wset certifications are usually available online and offer a good initial approach in lvl 1.

Summer trip to Europe 😄

I took WSET lvl2 online, you only need to take the test and sparkling lessons pgysiy, they sen samples home for the online tastings, its available pretty much everywhere in europe, dont know about the states, but it gives you a good basis based on a structured introduction.

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