Open to suggestions

[manlt]

While in college, I simply drank the cheapest wine that i could fine. (usually, that came in a box-ugh.) anyway, i'm now trying to venture out and actually try good (not neccessarily expensive) wines. however, when i go to a wine store, they ask me stuff like, "do i like my chardonnay crisp or buttery?" i'm definately not advanced enough to articulate my preferances to this extent. i like chardonnay and merlot. i also like riesling and pinot grigio. i don't like savignon blanc. i tend to like my wine sweeter (hence the reisling) and smoother. does anyone have any suggestions. what's your favorite wine?