Etty Lewensztain

Port, Sherry, Madeira, Banyuls and Marsala all hover in that all-inclusive dessert category of wine that most casual wine drinkers don't take the time to ponder.

This second edition in the Wine Etiquette FAQ series is all about the rules of the game when sipping vino at wine tasting events.

Wine etiquette has changed drastically over the years, just as the profile of drinkers has changed. Gone are the days of stuffy sommeliers wielding crystal stemware in suits and ties.

People tend to stash expensive bottles of Bordeaux in their cellars to age but would never think to do the same with a $13 bottle of New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Ever wonder why?

By Etty Lewensztain, Wine Expert for Menuism.com Image used under a Creative Commons license by Joe Shlabotnik Ever find yourself sitting at a chi...