You'll find a lot of interesting possibilities if you decide to dig into it. But just because you don't want to buy a thousand-dollar Nikon doesn't mean you should hesitate to take snapshots with a disposable camera. Long books and millions of column inches in magazines have been written about which wines to buy, how to serve them, how to age wines, and all that. But none of that will tell you nearly as much as pulling a cork out, pouring the wine into a glass, smelling its aroma, and tasting it. Then, next time, getting a different wine and doing the same thing.
Opportunities abound for exploring the wine world that way.
Or you can go to the well-organized tastings the wine stores offer. I learned more about wines from the Thursday-evening tastings at Martin Wine Cellar than any other single place. Then you leave with an enhanced perspective. And a great desire for dinner. Wine is the world's most effective appetite-sharpener.