Generally, like a lot of people, i highly dislike the taste of alcohol. I only drink socially, but recently have found myself drinking more (no binge drinking or unhealthy amounts, it would still count as less than a lot of young females). I enjoy drinking red wine, and that is now my regular go to drink, but I still have trouble getting it past my lips without inwardly wretching or screwing up my face. How can I get used to the taste of it? I know drinking it regularly or with food would be the obvious solutions, can you guys recommend anything else?

I don't really understand what you're asking - your taste buds are what they are. Some people don't enjoy some tastes.

If you don't enjoy the taste of red wine then drink something else?

Or maybe purchase a higher quality red wine that tastes nicer?

I know some people chill red wine or add ice/mixers (unbelievably to me), so maybe this would be another solution of some sort.

Again though, if you have to go to those lengths I don't know why you don't just have something else wine should be enjoyed not forced down

start on rose. its a gateway wine.
when I was a student I wanted to drink beer so started off drinking one pint every night out and worked up to it being my drink of choice
that said ive tried the same with olives and no luck

maybe try starting off with less than a pint

I am teetotal and always have been. Just never liked the taste on the scarce occasion I did try alcohol, so I just never started. I believe alcohol to be a legal poison and just another weapon with which the government keeps the masses in control.

My girlfriend's mum loves her wine and I remember I tried a sip once out of the fridge. Never again. Does anyone actually enjoy that stuff?

How does that one work then?

Do you really enjoy drinking wine or do you want to be seen drinking wine? If the former, there is no problem. If the latter, be yourself and drink what you like.

Are you for real?

Tin foil hat for Volk please

This is a good suggestion. Red wine is a bit more of a grown up drink, so I would start with a rose spritzer - you can even spritzer it with lemonade which I've never tried but it will make it sweeter which is maybe what the OP is looking for.

As I'm getting older I find that while I still like wine, I prefer less alcohol content and always add lots of ice (to white or rose) and soda water. I never drink cheap wine (this is possibly a problem if you are drinking in pubs as the wine is usually poor quality) because I can't take the roughness.

But I also agree with finding a drink you do like. There are so many drinks which cater for people who are not keen on traditional drinks (alcopops, fruit ciders etc) that there is no need to be forcing down something you are not yet ready for. Most young females start on 'silly' drinks (martini and lemonade in my day!) so there is no shame in it.

There's certain things in life we will never like. OP if you don't like it don't drink it!

I was never one for wine, until I had a bottle of White Zinfandel rose and I discovered I was trying the wrong types. Before I'd had dry white wines and I didn't like that, sweeter wines yes I enjoy. Red wine however I will never enjoy

Just try different types you might find one you like, if not then don't drink it

If you don't like it don't drink it, there are lots of alternative adult type soft drinks, elderflower and similar.

Martini and lemonade We are obviously of the same vintage.

100% agree, I got mates who drink, some who don't, it is not a problem to me, I drink myself, but not a lot. Wine is not one of those things I would drink to be honest.

Drink what you want, not what you think you should be drinking.

If your drinking 'house' wine by the glass the quality often sold is awful. Try a few at home (I'm not advocating sitting alone and getting squiffy), try some of the American wines which tend to be slightly sweeter and more mellow, perhaps something like Blossom Hill, its not expensive, then move on to try others. How about a sprittzer when your out, dry white wine/soda water/ ice in a tall glass? Makes a good 'long' drink.

Don't feel obliged to drink at all.

To me all alcohol (apart from cider) tastes sour and unpleasant, and wine is the worst.

I don't really want to 'get used' to it as alcohol has no health benefits anyway.
I'd much prefer water and/or tea.

There are lots of studies that say red wine inparticular is good for you in small amounts.

I would only really have red wine to accompany a meal or just have one glass to relax in the evening. If out socialising I prefer to have something more light and refreshing, white wine and soda, archers and lemonade, southern comfort and ginger beer.

I'm sorry but I really don't understand how these things can both be true. How can you enjoy drinking it but not like it?

Cinzano and lemonade where and when I hail from

Yes, doesn't really make sense does it?

start with a nice wine

try a (white) new Zealand sauvignon blanc. you won't screw your face up at the taste of that, surely.

Just because you don't like wine, doesn't mean it's completely crazy and bizarre that other people do enjoy drinking it

You are being a bit judgemental and almost ridiculing wine drinkers.

Each to their own, eh?

Hmmm, can't see what I'd derive from it that I don't otherwise get from a healthy diet and water as my main beverage.

All I was saying is there are lots of studies suggesting it is good for the heart amongst other things.