1997

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Nashdog- I'll add my welcome to you. I am, considering the wealth of time and knowledge amassed here, a novice at wine. I have a " collection" at home. This consists of my favorite wines and those of my closest friends, so that if we decide on a meal at the last minute, I have something good on hand to bring. I have not the knowledge, nor the storage facility to do much else. The wines that I keep in my rack will be consumed within a year- most sooner. I follow what tastes good to me, which is , after all , what should guide you, beyond the basic good advice you will undoubtedly get here. If a wine type that I like is recommended here, I will get it or order it to try. The other thing that might be hlpful is to keep a notebook of wines you have enjoyed or wine types recommended here that appeal to you. Then when you are in a wine shop, you will have a guide. Enjoy yourself, that is the key. PS- these people know what they are about, so if they steer you away from a big financial investment, best to listen. : )