Extreme Novice - need a little help

[wineguruchgo]

Haha! Good for you Miles! Feels good doesn't it!

I like Wondersofwine's advice for 1/2 bottles. Many wine shops (not grocery stores) will carry a selection of them. It's easier to be adventerous with a 1/2 bottle than a full one.

When you find a varietal you like start exploring different parts of the world. You will find that California Pinot's will taste different than those from France will taste different than those of the southern hemisphere.

The great thing about wine is that every year it's different. Even the same winery will be different because Mother Nature plays such a big role in it.