Q:  I get headaches from red wine , or my face gets flush, or I get red skin blotches, is this normal ?  
                                                                                                                                                     A: This usually occurs when someone is allergic, especially to sulfites . However, there is no scientific proof that sulfites cause these headaches. Sulfites act as a preservative, for longevity and shelf life of a product, such as wine, food, and even some medicines. In this case,  it is naturally occurring on the grapes. Look for wines that are USDA Certified Organic by the Wine Growers Association. Consult with your Doctor on the sensitivity level of allergy that you may have. 

Q: Can I get a wine that just tastes good ?

A: Wine is always subjective, even with wine professionals, and what is good wine to one person, is not necessarily good to another !!  It's all about taste !!

Q: When I go out to eat at a restaurant, and have a glass of wine, which I enjoyed, how come I cannot find that wine in the stores ?  
 
A: Most wines in restaurants, are just for the restaurants, sorry, there's more profit !! You might find a few in stores, but, not many !! Just for the record, I usually go to a restaurant to eat, not for the wine. However, I order the house wine, it's just as good, and will go with my meal !!
 
Q: Why can't I find certain wines in stores ? 

A: It's all about geographic's, popularity, and most important, allocation's !!  Certain wine store's only get 3 to 5 cases in a year. If it come's from Europe, depending on weather conditions, and shipping, can take a month or several months, even several years, before it arrives.
                                                                                                                                          
Q: What books or magazines about wines should I look for ?

A: Please rely on Robert Parker's Wine Buying Guide, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthuiast, Food and Wine, Decanter magazine, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Guide to Wine's, Oz Clark's Encyclopedia of Wine's, Janis Robinson's Guide to Wine's, Wine for Dummies, Kevin Zraly's - Window's of the World Book. Always rely on Wine Professional's and also use your own judgement when tasting wines as well .

Q: Do you offer private or small group tastings ?  How much does it cost?

A: Yes , I offer private / small group tastings . Within a 35-40 mile radius of the New Hampshire border, I - 95 seacoast area. Covering the area's north of Danver's and Peabody. If your visiting my site from Maine, I only travel as far as Kittery, Maine. I will travel to your home . Starting at $125.00 flat fee for a 4 hour session. To be broken - up into 2 evening - 2 hour sessions. Between the hours of 7pm to 9pm. The wine is not included,and very important to have your guests reserve the evening off, ( both nights ). Your group should be no larger than 4 - 6 people. A small, yet private setting is always best. Half the payment is $65.00 cash, to be paid on the first evening session. If you just want to learn a crash course about wines, for yourself, my fee is $60.00 for a 2 hour session only.

Starting in the months of  April - June, and September - October only.You also must be the legal drinking age of 21, or over, and show your I.D. proving  your age. The wines will be selected, and purchased by you . I will assist you to choose them as well. There is no gimmick here, your only paying for my knowledge, and to educate you.When selecting the wines, please make sure that the wines in question, can be found in most stores. Unlike some websites, where you have to purchase the wines through them only! I supply the glassware and paperwork necessary. Should there be any type of emergency, the class will  meet at another date, as part of make-up session. Classes cannot interfere with my full - time employment.