If you prefer it when it s big and youthful, with a lot of bright fruit, plan to drink it on the young side. Consider how much you can afford to spend. Also, consider your space. There s no point spending your hard-earned money on expensive wine, then storing it under conditions that will hasten its demise. Don t limit yourself to one type of wine.
Many wine lovers find that their tastes change.
I started out loving big, powerful cabernets and red Bordeaux and bought them almost exclusively. I still enjoy those wines, but these days I m partial to wines that are more elegant, like a good pinot noir or red Burgundy. Unfortunately, my cellar is full of cabernet that I need to use or lose. Don t buy too much or too little of any one wine. But there are advantages to buying anywhere from three bottles to a case of a wine that you really enjoy.