Lesson 4   

Mastering Wine

Mastering wine is as simple as looking to basic human interactions using commonsense and good manners. Yet so often when dealing with wine we are so paralyzed with fear we fail to listen to our basic instincts. We try to intellectualize, while the key to wine’s enjoyment is relaxing and using our senses.

Tip

When you find yourself in an intimidating situation with wine, remember that it is just fermented grape juice, and, like food, it is simply intended to enhance our quality of life. If this doesn’t work, blink three times and I’ll dispense the Wine PoliceÓ.