[Sistermadly]

Ditto on the local wine. If you can find a good local vintner, it's good to support them.

Also, you might try going to a specialty wine shop instead of a run of the mill liquor store (or grocery store - I still can't get over the fact that you can buy booze in grocery stores in the States!). A specialty wine store will have knowledgeable staff on hand who can steer you in the right direction after asking you a few questions.