Mastering wine etiquette is an outward way of showing that you are not a wine drinking novice. Fortunately, it is easy to learn the best practices for drinking wine amongst others.

Properly chilling wine enhances its flavor, and the best way to store it is in a wine refrigerator. For quick chilling, use an ice bucket with ice and water for 15 minutes, or place the bottle in the freezer for no more than 10 minutes.

Blind wine tasting is all about using your senses to identify what’s in your glass. If you detect a vegetal aroma like green bell pepper, asparagus, or fresh-cut grass, you might be tasting Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Sauvignon Blanc—thanks to the presence of pyrazines.