As a wine professional, I hear it all the time - “I LOVE wine!” delivered with an excited giggle, and a knowing glance. The sly smile says it all - no explanation required - an abundance of wine is consumed on the daily. This sentiment

Wine is somehow unlike any other beverage – there is something so evocative and romantic about it. It has the ability to strengthen entire cultures, societies and secret clubs devoted solely to its cause. It can make the smartest of individuals obsessive – even going