never had wine; please help

[new2this]

I have one other quick question, I read a lot mostly historical romance. Within the last year I really got into the Regency Romance. In some of the soirees, the ladies all drink madeira (sp?) I looked on the internet and was coming across prices in the upper 1000's. Is there a cheaper version, also, is any good or too strong?

I also went to the website suggested and came across a Laurent Perrier Brut is that the same thing as the Demi sec? It didn't say Demi Sec. Also, I found Domaine Lucien Gewurztraminer Alsace, in the review it said that this was the perfect wine for the beginner, meaning all Gewurztraminer. I'm still not sure about which one I will go with, and maybe you guys can offer some insight that this website did not tell me. Also, I've changed the menu selection from steak and chicken to Japanese cuisine. What is the best wine to accompany this type of cuisine?

Lisa

[This message has been edited by new2this (edited 01-25-2004).]