Beginner Collector

[MichaelR]

Hi Wine Board,
I am interested in collecting wines but still need to learn more about the different wines of the world. I am most interested in learning about French Wines first. I consider this a priority not because I think French wines are the greatest but rather an education of French wine seems to be fundamental when pursuing a wine education in general. The problem I run into however, is that reading about French wine is extreemly difficult for me. I do not speak French and have no idea how to correctly pronounce what I am reading. Can anyone out there recomend a practical way of learning about French Wines and their correct pronunciation. Perhaps tapes, videos or inexpensive wine courses.

[This message has been edited by MichaelR (edited 08-11-2002).]