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[–] SteelKidney 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
And that's my major problem. I have chronic sinus issues combined with seasonal allergies. It's not that I have no palate- I can definitely tell the difference between, for instance, a Cab that comes from a 2011 vintage in Napa (one of their best years in recent times) and a lower quality wine. But the subtler nuances that are affected by the sense of smell are always going to be difficult for me. Some days, I'm pretty sure I'd be immune to a skunk.
That said, Indiana (where I live) has great wine grape soil, combined with a perfect climate for killing grapes. Which results in a lot of small wineries that offer a narrow selection of locally-grown wines. Whites do fairly well here. Reds with locally grown grapes tend to come out harsher tasting. But a smaller developing winery might be open to taking on what is essentially an apprentice.