To say wine is overrated?

[ferociouskin]

I don't often drink alone, only usually socially but last night my daughter was at her dads and when I hear other people talking about having a few glasses of wine watching the tele, it always sounds quite nice.

So last night I put on the crown and had a few glasses myself, but I just found it a bit boring, a bit "now what"? and I feel like I was drinking it quicker because I was so bored.

I seemed to just end up with a headache and feeling a bit grumpy.

How do people manage to enjoy it?

AIBU to think it's overrated?

A few of my friends don't drink anything at all and I admire their resolve. They just don't like alcohol.
It Keeps them richer and healthier.

Yeah I definitely was a big drinker in early twenties, out most nights, in at 7, get ready for work then do it all over again that night. I don't drink as much socially anymore as obviously...kids...but when I do drink I'm certainly not just having one or two 😂

Sometimes I fancy a drink but obviously current situations I can't go meet with friends so would be nice to be able to have a few myself but as I said, seemed to find it really boring.

Have got a red for tonight, it's Sainsbury's morador Malbec. Should mention I am a student so doing everything online and don't have my daughter again tonight.

@GoJoe2020 oh please...it's not that serious.

It's not at all serious, but the point still stands. No, wine, all wine, is not overated because you ha 2 glasses of plonk and didn't like it much.

@GoJoe2020 thanks for providing clarity.

YABU

I’m not a big fan of wine without food, and we don’t really drink it at home. We’ve got a fridge full of nice beers though! Now I’ve got used to beer I find the high alcohol content and the... astringency is maybe the best word... of wine a bit too much.

YANBU I prefer a G & T. Occasionally I fancy a glass of wine but not the whole bottle so then I feel obliged to have a glass the next day and so on.

Oh, if we've moved on to recommendations one of my favorites, and you'll forgive me I forget the actual name - it's one of those arty-farty 'with-it' names they do these days, anyway it's a white, it comes in quite a big bottle, well plastic actually, and is a good price at Screwfix.
I remember the name now it's 'No Nonsense White ' something or other. Best served chilled if you've got the time.

Adore wine with food/cheese/substantial snack but for me it’s a sociable drink and wouldn’t have a glass on my own. I have done in the past but always feel guilty for the wasted calories which are magnified by all the accompanying food

Malbec, especially Argentinian, is very nice, so hope you'll enjoy that one more @ferociouskin. Maybe with your dinner or afterwards, instead of before?

I'm more of a social drinker. I like the odd glass of wine on my own but am really mindful not to drink every night. Easy habit to fall into ...

I like a glass of red wine but it makes me tired and hungover. Currently drinking sparkling rose (Some kind of fizz stuff with a cork I don't even know what I am drinking tbh) It is lush. I don't usually drink but thouroughly enjoying this.

I can’t drink wine - just really really doesn’t agree with me. Champagne is fine as is beer and vodka !
Shame - once had a white burgundy which I would have got into in a big way if I could have stomached it.

I like a glass of red wine but can't drink white, it gives me terrible indigestion! I only very rarely have more than one glass of red though as wine hangovers make me feel utterly dreadful. If I'm having a lot to drink I'll usually stick to spirits.

Well I'd say tonight it went down a little better, managed 2 glasses, however, was still bored shitless and now in bed with a headache and just feeling very tired. I think it's a pass from me. Will need to find something else to unwind with, like a joint perhaps...haha only kidding, will try a book

I like wine but it gives me acid reflux. I normally have a few rum and cokes at the weekend

Barefoot? I’m not surprised it was meh, it’s awful stuff. Get yourself a decent bottle of wine. Chablis, white Rioja, white Bordeaux. You can’t go wrong.

I'm the same with wine. Never drink it just makes me feel a bit tired and hungover. Dont get it at all.

Well I'd say tonight it went down a little better, managed 2 glasses, however, was still bored shitless

I'm not sure it's meant to be a cure for boredom. Maybe you need a hobby?

Anyone else finding it pretty funny that most people are probably trying to cut down on their lockdown drinking, while the OP is earnestly trying to cultivate a wine habit when she doesn't really like it?

Im a massive wine fan but pinot grigio is stinking. OK with food for a glass in the summer but I could never sit and drink that.

Did someone say you can buy wine at Screwfix or was that a typo / joke?

@lazylinguist hahaha yeah it is quite funny I suppose. I give up 🤣

I do think op you should buy another drink you might prefer. Lots to choose from and some spirits are also ok in small doses with a mixer or ice and a slice! ( I might buy some plain gin and tonic tomorrow for Christmas!)

My favourite way to drink wine is in the kitchen while I cook for dh and I. An ice cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc, an episode of Friends or similar on the telly, and a risotto on the go. Stir/laugh/drink, repeat for 30mins. Snack on the parmesan I've grated for the risotto.

If i start cooking and drinking I end up putting music on and it can get a bit silly!
Then I just want the wine or gin and not the food .. then it might get burnt..
it's not a good combo for me really! Best eat first then have a drink with it.
(Mind you I can't handle the hangovers at my age so it's only a small glass these days. My drinking days are almost over)
:(