Really, really new at this

[dananne]

A book that was suggested to me when I first started getting interested in wine was Sip by Sip, by Michael Bonadies (softcover $12.95). It covered most of topics I wanted to know about -- the different varieties and what they generally tasted like, how to drink, shop for, and store wine, how to read different labels, etc.

I really think the key is not being afraid to try new things and to ask questions. Whether you're in a store, restaraunt, or a wine board, you'll almost always find people who are willing to answer questions. And the more you experiment (which really is the fun part), the more you'll learn!

Happy drinking!