Wine, wine, wine

Now that hubby and I are exploring the world of alcohol, we've been experimenting with wine. We've graduated from the screw top $5/bottle stuff to bottles with corks. We've discovered a local winery that so far we've really enjoyed. I went Saturday to the liquor store and had quite a fun time perusing different wines and picking some new things to try. I bought two bottles of a Reisling that we've tried before and loved, also a Blush from the same vineyard. We also are experimenting with reds now - an Italian Chianti, California Pinot Noir and Australian Shiraz.

I welcome any and all recommendations from my readers - what's your favorite wine? I am a wine dummy so have been relying mostly on either recommendation of friends or the guy behind the counter at the store (who actually has been a wonderful guide so far).