I am definitely a novice wine drinker. How can I go to a business dinner, order a nice wine and appear to know what I am talking about?
A – If you want to be in charge of any table for at least the first five minutes learn about wine. When I was a novice drinker I would call the restaurant where I would be entertaining and have them fax over the wine selection. I would then talk to my wine confidant who would give me the selection and a short story about the wine. If that is not an option the waiter or sommelier is your new best friend. Ask for a recommendation from the restaurant staff while pointing to wine that is in the price that you are looking to spend. Most wait staff will understand this and will give you a great recommendation. If you do not point to a price they will do one of two things; one, ask you how much you want to spend; then, if you say nothing but PINO (price is no limit) you look like a smuck. Or two, hit you with the most expensive wine on the list. Experts love to find value wines that are also the best wines on the list, not take the approach of give me the Opus One or Silver Oak. While these a
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