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8 Awkward Truths About Being a Wine Connoisseur

Written by Madeline Puckette

Being a wine connoisseur in this day and age is better than it’s ever been before: wine is higher quality and there are more choices than ever. Despite this, there are some painfully true facts about being a wine connoisseur that can’t help but make us laugh.

8 Awkward Truths About Being a Wine Connoisseur

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your opinion of wine over time as you drink a bottle

The difference between wines you'll drink in a supermarket and how many are actually there

how a wine connoisseur views different types of wine glasses

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Written byMadeline Puckette

James Beard Award-winning author and Wine Communicator of the Year. I co-founded Wine Folly to help people learn about wine. @WineFolly

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