I'll concur that inexperienced palates like sweeter wine. I did a tasting for some friends this spring that had some pretty good wines, but the winner was Sutter Home moscato ($4.65/bottle by the case...Mrs. PVDProf likes it, and I figure it's a gateway wine). Now when I go to a party, I bring some Sutter Home and a good French red. I enjoy the French red while people tell me how much they enjoy the white I brought. Everybody wins!