Marciano wine was offered to us in small sips, poured into tall glasses. The selection was exactly what one would expect at a high end meeting with a sommelier.

I consider myself a low end wine connoisseur, but I enjoy wine tasting tremendously. The reason is simple. My imagination of aroma and taste is always generous, always positive.

One of the experts handed me the third glass and asked me to bring my nose as close as possible to the rim. In a soft voice, he said, “Deep chocolate and raspberry bouquet, does it reach you?”

“Oh yes,” I answered, “And I discover a hint of citrus as well.”

I felt so proud of myself. In truth, I did sense something sweet and pleasant, but had that gentle voice not whispered those notes into my ear, I am not sure I would have distinguished raspberry from citrus.

Still, I do know when a wine........

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