SWISHER — Going into a wine tasting, it can be easy for the average Joe to be intimidated by master winemakers. I know I was. My first experience ordering high-end wine was at a renowned French ...

Have you ever found yourself in a restaurant being asked if you want to taste the wine and wondered what on earth you were supposed to do? Do you sniff it? Swirl it? Sip it? Tell the waiter it's ...

Wine service can feel intimidating if you're not experienced with the ritual. The swirling, sniffing, and polite approval after that small initial pour might seem like theater or a simple taste test.

From scotch to tequila, spirits professionals say a wine glass can dramatically improve the tasting experience, concentrating aromas and unlocking the complexity often muted by traditional glasses.

In wine, there is truth, as the saying goes from ancient times. In these times, for people who value wine in their lives and people who make their living from it, in wine, there has mostly been ...