A little basic help

[Innkeeper]

Hi MagnusRa, and welcome to the Wine Board. We think you can learn alot right here on the board, as well as from a good book. Will let others recommend the books, and we'll try to guide you around the board. First of all that K-J Merlot you liked was dry. The oak in it made you think it was not. See the posting on this thread entitled "Sweet Versus Fruity." One of our distinguished members posted a priceless piece explaining the "illusion of sweetness."

Next scroll down to the "Best Buy/Steal Deals" thread. On top where is say "Go to", go back 100 days. That will reveal two or three dozen postings on all sorts of wines at bargain prices. In addition to those wines sweetened by residual sugar, you should try several dry ones that make you think they are sweet like the K-J Merlot did.