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- Youngin - 03-31-2002
Okay, a post thats a bit out of the ordinary I would think. I'm 17, and alowed to enjoy a glass or two of wine at family gatherings etc. Up untill now it has been more "wow, i get to drink wine tonight" type of thing. I have taken more of an interest in wine lately, and have gotten permission from parents to be alowed to "buy" (well, they'd buy it and keep it) my own wine for such gatherings. My problem is that I have little to no knowlege of wine what-so-ever. Can anyone direct me to any good WWWs or books that would help me to start enjoying and collecting good wine, rather than whatever happens to be at the "Family Gathering" (God i dred those =).... Thanx to anyone in advance =)
- Innkeeper - 03-31-2002
Hi Youngin, and welcome to the Wine Board. In my family you got to start trying wine as soon as you got Confirmed. In my case, that was in the fifth grade. Not very much at first, but by the time I finish high school, I was up to a glass and a half!
You might start by exploring this Board. There is a wealth of information. An excellent book is in the well know "Dummies" series, which as you might guess is entitled, "Wine For Dummies." Nothing personal.
- Bucko - 03-31-2002
I might add that it is refreshing to see such enlightened parents. I would insult WW at this point but he is out of town.
- winoweenie - 03-31-2002
Well, IK it seems that our very own moderator is not only becoming senile but his eyesight is going too. TSK! TSK! Wonder if'n he be alert enuf to get outpatient care? WW
- Randy Caparoso - 04-01-2002
When I was 17 I also learned a LOT from wine magazines as well. Any bookstore will have a number of them available. All the major ones have lots of good articles on wine, and lots of reviews of wines currrently on the commercial market.
When I was 17 I also learned a ton from the "classic" wine books, such as Hugh Johnson's World Atlas of Wine. Jancis Robinson's Vines, Grapes & Wines is a modern day classic. Another wonderful, highly detailed yet "beginner" style book is the University Wine Course put out by the Wine Appreciation Guild. These are all commonly found in major bookstores like Borders or Barnes & Noble, and are also found in many public libraries.
- Drew - 04-01-2002
Speaking of Jancis Robinson, here is her website.
http://www.jancisrobinson.com/
Drew