New to wine

[jameslay]

Greetings everyone. Myself and my wife are new to the art of wine drinking, and I'm looking for suggestions on where I can start finding better labels for us to taste and try.

We have sampled most of the types, with pinot noir or merlot being our top ranking in red, and chardonnay topping our list of whites. While these are our faves, it dosn't mean we limit ourselves to these types.

She likes a nice fruity white, while I prefer a more full red. Are there any good periodicals or reference books that focus on the differences between vineyards, regions and countries? we have stuck mostly to Cali and Aussie labels, however, we would both love to look at some great French and Spanish grown selections.

Any fingerpointing in the general direction that I should go would be greatly appreciated!!