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For a book you can't really beat Jancis Robinson's 'The Oxford Companion to Wine'. It's huge – an encyclopaedia of everything about wine – but it's great to be able to look up anything you could ever want to (e.g. syrah, acidity, New Zealand).

I'd love to know what you think of my site www.winefromatumbler.com – I don't use any jargon or technical terms, point out what means what on the labels and also show how to pronounce the grape varieties.

Thanks WFAT, I will check that one out, i have had a quick look at your website and it appears to be exactly what I need simple no nonsense information, I will look at it in more detail shortly. Thanks again Chappers

Hi Chappers,

The Berry Brothers and Rudd (BBR) website is also very useful. They have quizzes where you are able to test your knowledge.

Thanks,

Fiona

Thanks Tesco Team, i will have a look at that.

Chappers

Hi Chappers,
I'd suggest visiting the WSET website, lots of great information. There is also a '3 minute wine school' which is a collection of videos on different regions and wine styles, visit http://www.wsetglobal.com/3_minute_wine_school/default.asp
Let me know how you get on,
Lisa

Thanks Lisa, great site especially useful for pronunciation.

Its huge and pretty definitive , but nonetheless you can very quickly get to all the basics and then build on : Hugh Johnson's Encyclopaedia of Wine.

I would recommend attending a local wine tasting event. As well as introducing you to the basics, it would be a good opportunity to try some different wines and discuss them with others. Maybe try one of the Tesco wine fairs too?