Tips for Having a Good Time

• Like Socrates said, true wisdom is admitting that you know nothing, so find a funky wine store, and after describing your tastes and budget, ask for recommendations.

• It's a fallacy that the more expensive the wine, the better it is. You can find great wines in the $12-20 range in a store.

• We're not calling you a dummy, but Wine for Dummies is a great and useful book that is easy to navigate.  You can purchase it via Amazon.com, or check out Dummies Online to begin your education!

• If you're at a party or restaurant and come across a bottle of wine that you particularly like, jot down the name, grape, and vintage (year) for simpler searching online or in a store later.  
  

The Great Thing About Wine

It's the easiest entertaining tool you have in your arsenal

• When you've found a couple of great bottles, invite over some friends, and put out some cheese and crackers.  
• Arrange some glassware on your table, open up some of your favorites, and let everybody serve themselves.

As we always say...

• The most important thing about wine, or any entertaining for that matter, is the prevalence of your own taste (so to speak).
• If you're enjoying it, and your guests are having fun – that's all that matters!