Ever bought a pair of jeans without trying them on? You get home and find yourself trying to wriggle into something made for a baby doll or, as the case may be, aghast at the two-inch shelf at the small of your back and the extra six inches of denim concealing your feet and some of the floor in front of you? You’re disappointed, put out and frustrated. Buying a wine you’ve never tasted, particularly when you’re new to wine and just discovering what you like, can be a similar and costly misadventure. Like dressing rooms, wine bars and retail shops with tasting rooms can take some of the guesswork out of buying a bottle and, with the right bartender, a great learning experience. Continue reading »

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