Just starting out in the world of Wine!?

I'd check out some of Andrea Immer Robinson's books. She's a master sommelier and has written several books that explain the different grapes and wine regions of the world, how to pair wine with food and even how to set up your own tastings (which is always more helpful and fun than just reading about wine!)

Here's a link to some of her titles on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/104-1187907-8...

She also has her own website - www.andreaimmer.com

Hope this helps - cheers!

For a beginner The Idiot's Guide to Wine" is honestly a good resource. It presents the basics in no nonsense format. This is important because all the lingo, areas, and nuances of wine can be daunting for a beginner. Last time I checked they also had a section on how to decipher a wine list at restaurants. This is very important because servers will try to increase your bill and this is the easiest way-personal experience, I was one. You also want to ensure that you get a wine that falls in line with your tastes.

Welcome to wine! It is a lifelong addiction. No one can ever know everything. Your palate will constantly evolve. Remember, personal preference is everything and have fun with it!

Good Luck!

Those "idiot's guides" are surprisingly comprehensive. But the enjoyment comes from drinking wine, so these are a couple of ways to dive in.

Take a look at your local community or technical college's non-credit courses. When I first got into wine, I took a tasting class hosted by the food and drink writer of my local paper at a technical college. It was great because I got to taste different varietals, learn how to describe the elements that I enjoyed from them, and ask questions.

If that's not available (or even if it is!) I highly recommend visiting local wineries in your area. They may offer free tastings if you buy a bottle or tastings for a few dollars, and they *love* talking about the wine they make and recommending things.

www.eckrause.com , they sell everything you need to make wine, they have books supplies and every supply you need to make your wine