Crash course in wines?

[AlyssaJoy]

Hello! I'm wondering if any of you would be willing to do me a favor...

I'm very interested in working in the service industry, and I realize that knowledge of wines is an important factor here.

I don't know the first thing about wines--I couldn't tell the difference between bourdeaux (sp?) and cranberry juice. But before I start working at a restaurant, I'd like to have at least a basic knowledge in this area. I want to be GOOD at what I do! [img]http://wines.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]

I honestly don't even know where to start--that's why I'm posting here. What do I need to know? Names, dates, "best" vs. "worst" wines, terminology? Help!

Thanks so much for your help!!! [img]http://wines.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]

[Innkeeper]

Hi Alyssa, and welcome to the Wine Board. The best place to start is in the retail sector. Try to find a position is a large wine retailer, even in the stock room if necessary. After a year or so in that environment, you should be ready to move into the restaurant sector.

[winoweenie]

Try getting the 2 books mentioned in the post from Winophite, "Wine for Dummies" and Andrea Zimmers "Great wines made Simple". They will give you a feel for the fundamental knowledge needed to carry on "wine talk. WW

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[AlyssaJoy]

Thank you! I'll check out those resources ASAP! [img]http://wines.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]