Learning to like wine...

If you can tolerate some ales, why not start making them?

You can control the amount of carbonation through the amount of sugar you add at the final stage.  Making beer is quite fun... and quite cheap (in Canada, anyways).  I don't like much carbonation, so I only use half the sugar at the carbonation stage.  You could probably cut it more; ask your local brewmaster.  The carbonation is quite different to mass-produced fizzy drinks, anyhow... smaller bubbles that dissipate faster.

I used to brew my own beer 15-20 years ago, so i know what you're saying.  The thing is...  sorry that i didnt make this clear... i have no problem finding something to drink at home... i'm really looking for something to drink when i'm out with friends.

If you just want something flat and not too alcoholic, is sangria OK?  Then you can buy cheap wine and flavour it with whatever fruit juice you like.

You may have hit on something here, Madeira.... if im out, i can always order a glass (or bottle) of red wine, and a wee bottle of apple juice or something to add to it...  might try that, cos i do like sangria!

What was it that you hated about it? Maybe, based on that, we can give you some other options.

It seemed a bit sour and acidic.   I started feeling a bit sick after three quarters of a glass.. 

hummm...see, Im not a big white wine drinker, but am trying to see if there is any I like!  I do, however LOVE sangria and quite often make my own.  The apple juice added might be good, try it at home first.  (I was going to send that order today for Tesco, gonna cancel that wine!!)

Maybe i will just have to face the fact that *I dont like wine*? 
Thing is, i have drunk wines that i did like... but then the 2nd time i tried it, it was horrible!

I was wine tasting up in Sonoma today and had some FABULOUS chardonnays!! They went down smooth so unlike many I've tried. I am converted to fine chardonnays.

It's okay if you don't like wine Q-G. As my dad says, it's all sour grapes. 

I was wine tasting up in Sonoma today and had some FABULOUS chardonnays!! They went down smooth so unlike many I've tried. I am converted to fine chardonnays.

(HIJACK)
Where were you in Sonoma, jklm?

you can also try nibbling whilst drinking it.  nuts, appetisers, canapes, etc.  that may make it less sour and acidic.

some wines are not meant to be drunk on their own.

I'm not a wine drinker either, but I seem to really like Australian Shiraz and the white wine in the blue bottle at Aldi whose name escapes me.

I used to brew my own beer 15-20 years ago, so i know what you're saying.  The thing is...  sorry that i didnt make this clear... i have no problem finding something to drink at home... i'm really looking for something to drink when i'm out with friends.

No mixed drinks?  I don't remember if that is not an option for you.  What about the non-fizzy ones?

No mixed drinks?  I don't remember if that is not an option for you.  What about the non-fizzy ones?

I was thinking that too. What about some lovely mellow scotch? No need for the soda -- that just waters it down.

One of the reasons Im a vodka on the rocks drinker.....no carbonation or added sugar

(HIJACK)
Where were you in Sonoma, jklm?

Sonoma County I should say- Santa Rosa, Sebastopol area. Even went for hard cider tasting at a local pub. It was a perfect sunny and warm California day. 

Sonoma County I should say- Santa Rosa, Sebastopol area. Even went for hard cider tasting at a local pub. It was a perfect sunny and warm California day. 

My dad lives in Santa Rosa!! Cool!! He does nothing but tour vineyards and taste wine all day every day!!

(HIJACK OVER ... MY APOLOGIES Q-G)

>>LOL<<!!

I dont need help with choosing alcohol in general... just wine! 
I've got my other alcoholic options covered!

Just wanted to thank everyone who contributed to try to help me...
Im going to give up... in the last couple of weeks i have tried chardonnay, chenin blanc,  sauvignon blanc, and a couple of red table wines (mixed variety of grapes) and i want happy with any of them.

I guess im just not cut out to be a 'wino'!

Thanks again...