What To Expect, and To Avoid, at Wine Tastings

Whether you’ve spent your hard-earned money or you were invited by a professional, one set of suggestions comes under the heading: ‘Mind your fellow guests.’

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Wine tasting events come in many forms and can be the best way to expose yourself to new wines and to meet fellow wine lovers. Depending on the type of tasting, there are a few common points of etiquette I recommend following.

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