Beginner wine sommelier

Ever see Sideways? In the span of 1 month it has not only become my favorite movie, but I'm damn near modeling my life after Paul Giamatti (I forget his name in the movie - Miles maybe?). I've started "professional" wine tasting. Can you imagine that - a professional wine drinker?!?! Dream come true. For those of you interested, I can post my notes here, and then you can go and do the fun part - try it yourselves. I've started with Pinot Noir. 3 bottles: France, California - Sonoma and Oregon. Not partial, but ranked: 1. CA, 2. OR, 3. France. HOWEVER, based on my Wine Bible which I just purchased, the French one I purchased is a very regional variety that uses grapes from all over Burgundy. Locals consider it a simple table wine and you never know what you get regardless of vintage. Reason I tried it? $8 vs. $20 for the "Grand Cru" which is the premier classification for Pinot Noir in Burgundy. Anyway, check back if you're interested. Next varietal is: Syrah.