First time for wine

[jgg2045]

I've recently been introduced to the world of wine and would like to continue my new found interest in wine. A friend of mine gave me 3 bottles of wine to start me off. 1. 1999 Bodega Norton Privada Mendoza, 2. Chateau LaRose-Trintaudon 1998 and 3. Valdadige Pinot Grigio White Wine 2002 Santa Margherita. I like white more than red, but have started taking a liking to red. I have two questions... 1. are these good wines and 2. what would your recommendations be for a novice thinking about starting a collection.