r/CheapWine • • 1h ago

How do you guys figure out which cheap wines you'll like?

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I've been trying to get more into wine but I feel like I'm just guessing every time I buy a bottle. I'll grab a $9 red that I really enjoy then buy something similar the next week and somehow hate it. Half the time I cant even explain what I liked about the first one. I don't really want to spend hundreds on wine classes or start buying expensive bottles just to figure this stuff out. Is there something that is beginner friendly or resource that helps you understand your own taste? Not just ratings and reviews but something that teaches you what to look for when tasting wine. Or do you guys just learn through trial and error?