KT
The best thing is to find and serve a inexpensive wine at a party and have a "wine expert" tell you it's the great thing since sliced bread. I live in the Santa Rita Valley of Santa Ynez, belong to at least 15 wineries and taste 8-10 times a month, if not more. Pinot is what most of our wineries are about due to the soil, sun, and sea breeze. I'm about the pairing of the wine to the food and enjoy the meal with good friends. Yes I have been called a snob for serving fresh glasses after every bottle at a party. But I easily have five times the amount of my car in wine at the house. If not served correctly or paired with the correct dish any wine will fall short>$15.00 or $1500.00. Everyone has likes or dislikes; but it's the wine makers idea/blend that makes a good wine, drink what you like for life is short!
Just don't drink and drive.
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