Navigating a restaurant wine list can be an intimidating experience, whether faced with an extensive tome of hundreds of bottles or a concise selection filled with obscure, niche-sounding grape varieties.
For many, who don't consider themselves wine connoisseurs, or simply desire an affordable, chilled glass, the default choice often becomes the house wine. Yet, even this seemingly straightforward decision comes with its own anxieties, transforming a simple order into a fraught moment.
