Answer by: Roger C. Bohmrich, MW
You can take the informal approach and simply buy and taste wines from different grapes and regions. You can also look on the LWE site for the many tastings that are open to the public and try to attend those that might be of interest. Large retailers in some states host free wine tastings, so you might keep your eye out for those.
If you want to be more serious, you can enroll in a wine course. An excellent program is offered by the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust - wset.org.uk) at various locations in the US, or in a distance learning format. By all means, buy a good reference book such as The World Atlas of Wine (Johnson & Robinson).
Good luck with your interest in this marvelous subject!
About the Expert:Roger has enjoyed a lengthy career in the wine trade, and he last served as a senior executive with a major national importer. In 2006, he launched Millesima USA, a retail entity affiliated with Europe's leading fine wine mail order company. Roger became one of America's first Masters of Wine in 1993, and he has been very active as an educator and speaker at wine festivals and conferences. He hosts a community television program entitled "Wine's Simple Pleasures," and is currently working on a book of original recipes and wine pairing solutions. Visit Roger C. Bohmrich, MW's website: MILLESIMA USA LLC
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