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Don't know how it works where you are, but in many parts of the country the wine shops have both in store weekend tastings and special tastings. These are great ways to sample a wide variety of wines for little or no expense. Check your local shops and sign up for their newsletters which will give you tasting schedules as well as specials on wines that are on sale for that time period. In just a few months you'll be able to taste quite a few wines and you'll be well on your way to defining your own preferences.