Really, really new at this

[Kindergarten Winer]

I absolutely don't know a thing about wine. Where should I start? I know that I like wine that is sweet and fruity. What am I looking for? What's the difference between rose, blush, chardonay, etc.? Any help would be appreciated.

[winoweenie]

Hi KW and welcome to the board. As has been pointed out so many times on this thread, "Wine For Dummies " is probably the best tool you can get. After reading this sucker and trying some juice you'll probably be answering questions on the board. WW

[fangi]

Hello Newcomer,

never fear, i'm kind of new myself, but i'll tell you, absolutely nothing beats Jancis Robinson's wine course. I don't think there's a soft cover version, so it's a bit pricey. Maybe 30 bucks or so? It's seriously the best, most comprehensive (without being an encylopedia) book for beginners. It's a fun and unpretentious read.
Good Luck
brett

[dananne]

A book that was suggested to me when I first started getting interested in wine was Sip by Sip, by Michael Bonadies (softcover $12.95). It covered most of topics I wanted to know about -- the different varieties and what they generally tasted like, how to drink, shop for, and store wine, how to read different labels, etc.

I really think the key is not being afraid to try new things and to ask questions. Whether you're in a store, restaraunt, or a wine board, you'll almost always find people who are willing to answer questions. And the more you experiment (which really is the fun part), the more you'll learn!

Happy drinking!