I am not a wine drinker but like to have some 'in' to offer guests or to take as a gift when invited out. (-when- we're permitted to be asked 'out').
How do I know if the wine I pick from the supermarket shelf is decent stuff or rubbish. I usually go by price and whether or not the bottle has a dimple in the bottom.
I tried our local wine shop but he seemed only interested in selling me some very expensive red, after confusing me completely by giving me several small tots to taste.
He did spend a lot of time with me, trying to educate me about bouquet and how to taste with the back of your tongue.
I didn't want to be rude and leave empty handed so I bought a bottle and we had it with our Sunday roast yesterday. It tasted horrible.
I'd have felt embarrassed if I'd given it to someone else.
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