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Hi pkmic,

From one novice to another, here is what I have been doing to learn. Obviously, I am here reading and learning. I occasionally stop into the local wine specialty stores. I found it is best to (once you find a store you like) go to that same place so that they remember you and what you have bought/liked in the past. They can help in suggestions. Chat with them as they are helpful as well as knowledgeable (if you go to a good shop). Often they have a couple samples out. Try one. Even if you are not going to buy that day, don't be shy.

Buy a book that is introductory to wine. I found a book called "Wine Savvy" the author escapes me that I like. It made an interesting suggestion to innexpensivly teach your toung on how to taste differant properties. They suggested to take 4 cups of tea. Taste one plain, one with sugar, one with sugar and lemon and one with cream. You will notice the sweetness of the sugar tea, how the acid of the lemon offsets the sugar in the lemon/sugar tea. Both have the same sugar, but one tastes sweeter.

My last suggestion I have is buy a few bottles of differant types when there is a major sale. It is better than buying only one at a time at full price since you will save in the long run.