| It seems like there are a number of rules | | | | not all about rules. It's not about having a detailed |
| governing wine drinking. These can certainly be | | | | knowledge of particular grapes, countries and wine |
| pretty confusing. You may well wonder whether | | | | varieties. So what is it all about? |
| wines should be drunk at particular temperatures, | | | | The answer should really be obvious to you. Wine |
| or with particular meals. | | | | drinking is all about enjoyment. Quite frankly, if |
| There are endless books explaining these rules, | | | | you're enjoying wine then you know that you're |
| with the aim of ensuring that you drink wine | | | | drinking it correctly. |
| correctly. Should you invest in such books? Could | | | | It doesn't really matter what other people say. |
| these offer a great way to learn the rules | | | | There's very little value in memorising rules if you |
| involved? | | | | already enjoy your own approach to wine. |
| There's no doubt that many such books contain | | | | Drinking wine is very much a personal experience. |
| an enormous amount of information. As such, | | | | You've undoubtedly got your own preferences. |
| they could certainly be helpful in terms of ensuring | | | | These may differ considerably from those of |
| that you have an extensive knowledge of all the | | | | so-called wine experts. Don't worry about these |
| rules associated with choosing, buying and drinking | | | | differences. |
| wine. | | | | Differences are frequently to be embraced and |
| But you might like to consider whether such an | | | | this is certainly the case when it comes to wine. |
| exercise would really be a good use of your time. | | | | It would be very dull if we all stored and chose |
| Some of us are inclined to think that life is really | | | | wine in the same manner. |
| too short to waste it on such matters of trivia. | | | | Ignore the rules and have fun! |
| The reality is that drinking and enjoying wine is | | | | |