looking for a type of wine I will like.

[cpurvis]

MrD, I know that the sweetness article I ref'd isn't the definitive guide...Roberto's comment makes more sense to those of us w/ some tastin' experience. I agree that it doesn't try to sort out the fruitiness/sweetness issue. However, it's definitely in layman's terms & isn't a bad starting point for someone relatively new to the world of wine as I presume Meri1 to be.

Meri1, I still say start w/ port, try to find a couple of late harvest reds, then let us lead you into the wonderful world of full-bodied, fruity reds. There are some excellent choices under $20 in all these categories. cp