wine tasting

[wondersofwine]

I don't think a short reply would do the subject justice. If you are seriously getting into wines, you may want to visit a local library or bookstore and look for books such as "Wine for Dummies," or "Great Wines Made Simple" by Andrea Immer. Both have good basic information about wines. Immer's book takes you through comparative tastings so you have an idea of what to expect from the Chardonnay grape, the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, the Riesling, etc.
The books also tell which wines to chill before serving and other helpful notes.