“Don’t panic. Whether you’re a wine newbie or a regular who always gets a bottle or two, the question of what you’d like to drink can be a stumper. To give you a baseline, Wine Spectator asked sommeliers from Restaurant Award winners for their advice on how to get the perfect bottle.
‘The best thing that you can do is figure out one descriptor for what you enjoy about wine, whether it’s ‘I usually drink Cabernet’ or ‘I’m looking for a fresh white.’ Try to find a couple of key terms that describe what you love about wine. You don’t need to know a lot—all you need to do is describe—even a little bit—what you like, even if it’s just ‘I like white wine.’—Emily Nevin-Giannini, beverage director for 24 Best of Award of Excellence winners, Barcelona Wine Bar”
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