To absolutely HATE wine with every fibre of my body?

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Just the smell makes me gag. I cannot swallow it without being physically sick.

My friends and colleagues all seem to be obsessed with wine. Some don’t believe/can’t seem to understand it when I say I despise all types of wine and ask me to try theirs in an attempt to change my mind…

Please tell me I am not alone!

I am totally the same OP, it's disgusting, apart from a lovely sweet dessert wine. I am one of those people who does prefer drinking sweet things. And it is socially isolating, we Brits do love to make alcohol so important in our socialising, and wine tends to be the drink of choice.

However, I have in the last few years developed a love of beer, as long as it's a very strong imperial stout, preferably with random flavourings (Imperial pastry stout with peruvian cocoa nibs, marshmallows, almond and Tahitian vanilla anyone?!). However, even then as I'm drinking it I realise that I would probably prefer the flavours in milkshake form!

Oh stop it! You are making me salivate @FriendOfDorothyGale

I love wine.

Not keen on gin, tea, or coffee. And people just accept it when I tell them so.

Love red wine- especially with fresh pasta.
Its coffee I can’t stand, I hate the smell, the taste, not fond of cakes either- would rather savoury snacks.

Exactly how I did it.

I'm the same - can drink a few spirits but heavily diluted with mixers.
I've spent years with various friends/colleagues trying to get me to drink/get drunk, or countless people saying you need to find/try the right one & I just don't care 🤷‍♀️
My dad was an alcoholic, so it probably colours my judgement somewhat, but I just don't see the point. I'm 42, I know what I like & don't like, thanks.

I find most wine just tastes really sour. The only time I've been able to taste all of the "hints of vanilla" stuff was when I had a really expensive bottle of wine.

I think my attitude towards wine is summed up by Jez in Peep Show when tasting wine "Obviously it's not really delicious like hot chocolate or coke, but for wine... brilliant."

I'd always take a G&T over wine.

I genuinely think this is very strange problem you don’t like wine and … I know plenty of people that don’t like wine but it’s not a problem they just don’t drink it problem solved .
i can’t stand cider or vodka maybe I’ll start a thread how much I hate it …

@FriendOfDorothyGale I need to know more. Does the chilli make it spicy? Or just change the taste in another way?

I adore wine and find trying new styles really fun & interesting. It also can make a boring meal an event.

Agreed. All wine tastes absolutely rancid to me. I have a friend who is obsessed with trying to covert me - every time I see her she pops open some ridiculously overpriced bottle and it makes me want to gag.

I can't bear the taste of tea or coffee either to be honest. Gag.

You're not alone OP.
White wine tastes like vinegar to me and the smell of red wine yuk.

As for Champagne double yuk.

Yes I've tried the expensive stuff... Still hate it.

Love a rum and coke though.

I have to really try and discourage myself from thinking I am drinking dettol hand sanitiser when I drink gin.

I don't like wine either and if I do drink it even just 1 glass will make me feel ill next day. I don't mind cocktails or spirits with lots of mixer. But for preference I would rather have a cup of coffee.

I love wine, but I understand why you don't !
A nice glass of cold white Cederberg is just nectar.

I luvs wine but alas it hates me and gives me shit pre menopausal hangovers.Its an unrequited love

Most wine tastes so tart and vinegary to me I actually shudder after a mouthful. I taste or smell any fruits or flavours. Red wine to me smells like buttery, red meaty vinegar.
I don't mind Lambrini in small amounts although I don't think that actually classes as wine

• I can't taste that should say! We need an edit button!

Love wine, whisky and beer. Hate gin.

I can't drink too much wine - a glass or two of red and if I drink white I have it as a spritzer with loads of ice . I do like it but only in moderation . I prefer longer drinks - lager or alcopops/cocktails.

Whisky is the drink I can't stand - can't even get a glass close enough to smell it .

Are you me? 🤣

Honestly I love wine but fizzy drinks? I'd rather dehydrate!

I get this with prosecco and champagne Op, I hate the stuff and people just do not get it

Same for me - I've never taken to gin so I understand why some people don't like wine.

YABVU

I do love wine but I've noticed that if I don't have anything to eat with it then I take much smaller sips and drink slowly as the flavour is stronger. Give me some crisps or cheese alongside and I will knock it back much more quickly.

I am fussy about wine but not in a wine snob way. I prefer lighter reds so I'm happy with cheap cotes du rhone - I don't like 'big reds' as much. I also dislike plummey Australian shiraz and similar. I only buy NZ sauvignon blanc for white although I will drink others (except chardonnay which is disgusting).

I've got various friends who don't drink and it is a total non issue.