Reference Material for Novices

[californiagirl]

Welcome.. I also agree with all above. The Wine Bible is a wealth of information. Can open the book anywhere and just read without feeling lost. If you're new to wine, IK has the answer. Andrea Immer's Great Wine Made Simple is just that. She takes you step by step, from recognizing different varietals, to different tastes, then smells. Very simple and easy reading.