Most wine guides start with the assumption that you already know what you want. They’ll tell you which vintage pairs with lamb or which region produces the boldest Cabernets. But here’s what they don’t address: the paralyzing moment when you’re standing in front of hundreds of bottles, knowing only that you need “something good” for tonight’s dinner party. The real challenge isn’t learning about tannins or terroir. It’s developing a systematic approach that works when you’re pressed for time, working with a budget, and facing an audience whose preferences you can only guess at. The occasion dictates more than you…
Friday, June 26