need help starting a wine collection!

[winevirgin]

I 've been wanting to start a wine collection for some time, but I 'm not sure how. I like white wines, but all I ever drink are the cheap white zinfandel wines. I like those a lot, and I know I don't like real thick wine, so can someone help me. I'm looking for wine that I can keep for a few years that may appreciate in value and that I may enjoy.