"I named the wines with numbers that represent key moments of my life," says charming Jean-Charles Boisset, whose new collection of wines were presented at the glamorous Bacarrat store in Manhattan in a very posh event hosted by Anthony Dias Blue. For example, the JCB No. News Anthony Dias Blue baccarrat jean-charles boisset MORE >>

Yet the sixth is an “imposter&# – not a Champagne from the named region in Northern France, but a Napa Valley sparkler. Wines 1 – 4 were very pale and elegant, the robe (or color as they say in France) was like that of a pale onion skin. “Of course, I can detect a California sparkler!&# Schram and J. MORE >>

The driver has just deposited me at this famous wine estate in Saint-Emilion and since I have a small collection at home, am very excited to talk about the wine and taste some classic vintages during dinner. At 8:00, fellow journalists and I make our way to the “big house” where Laure’s mother Marie-France lives. “Welcome!” MORE >>

have three Ravenscroft glasses, for example, that I use for Cabernet Franc and Syrah. I have a lot of wine glasses, but they are mismatched, as I have broken many over the years. had four but I broke one. replaced it one day before hosting a dinner in which I knew that an old Bordeaux would be served, but I have since broken another one. MORE >>

Another way is to find a reputable store that sources collections. Riesling, top Muscadet, cabernet franc from the Loire, top chenin blanc, some variations of Nebbiolo all are affordable yet age-worthy. But sometimes we still need encouragement to take time to smell the flowers and such is the case with enjoying mature wine. MORE >>