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[winedope]

Hi NT-
Although I am well versed in gourmet foods and their preparation, I, too, am pretty new to the wine game. Yes, white zin would be a good place to start. Beringer has a nice one. Some of the lighter Pinot Grigio (aka Pinot Gris) might also be nice. If you are looking for a fun, informal wine for summer, try a Chenin Blanc. Before you spend a lot of money on a bottle, make sure you get some good advice !!! These 3 all have selections in a very reasonable price range. Sometimes though, you will probably spend a bit and find that you don't like the wine. When I find a wine that I like, I keep the label in a notebook (with some info) so that I remember it. The most important thing to remember is to drink wines that YOU enjoy, whether or not everyone else does! Winedope