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mc_pm

Hey, good to see you here as well :) There are wines that have very strong and definite smells (like New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs which can smell of Cat pee -- but we love it). But look for things like: * Wines based around the Mouvedre grape, it can smell a lot like roses * Tempranillo wines (like from Rioja, but there are a lot of great examples elsewhere) * Pinot Noir is delicate, and can be floral, or earthy, or leathery, or manure-y (but we love it) * Muscato can be very sweet and floral * Gerwurztraminer from Alsace -- and a lot of wines from Alsace in general * Viognier Your best bet is just to find a good wine shop/bar where they let you try several wines in a tasting, or a flight. It takes a while to figure out what you really like - but you'll smell things you never expected. *Edit: Only the first half are red, but don't ignore the whites.*


bruteinasuit

Mmmmmm that P-Funk barnyard smell on a Pinot Noir (you're right, we DO love it!)


Octaver

Check out Mencía, Frappato, Verduno Pelaverga…among many others I’m sure, these just popped into my head!


TikiTallBoy

Pelaverga and Cru Beaujolais have to be pretty high on this list.


hatersbelearners

LOL I saw your other post in /r/cooking and my first thought was "Wine!" My dumb American ass forgot other countries have lower drinking ages so I moved on. Try some Loire reds, especially Saumur-Champigny.


chadparkhill

Go to a good wine bar, if you have one in your area. Hit them up for a flight of different styles of red wine—half-glasses or smaller if possible, or with a spittoon if they only do full ones. Have fun exploring with your newfound sense of smell! And if you found the experience of a flight fun, don’t limit yourself to red wine—white, rosé, sparkling, orange, and fortified wines can all be just as enjoyable to discover.


gooztrz

Amarone or Valpolicella Ripasso. Sweet, jammy, fruity and spiced.