So I'm a Newbie...

[Thomas]

Do not be swayed by us professional wine people. We are not the answer--only a resource.

The best way to taste wine is to do it slowly and with focus. The best way to describe wine is to say what you think about it, in your own words.

Within those two best ways, there are some things that can help, but you can get that information from a basic wine book or class.