
Restaurant Wine Etiquette: Should You Taste the Sample Pour?
Unsure about tasting that sample pour? Here’s why servers present the bottle, when it’s fine to skip the sip, and how to ask for a somm check.

Unsure about tasting that sample pour? Here’s why servers present the bottle, when it’s fine to skip the sip, and how to ask for a somm check.

From Champagne in checked bags to chilling wine fast, Dr. Vinny’s 2025 FAQs reveal what we’re all asking—plus practical tips to pair, store, and sip smarter.