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That’s very much the job of a sommelier, isn’t it?Is it?
Yes.What’s your favourite wine?
I like Cabernet Sauvignon. That’s very good.How would you describe it?
It’s pretty bold.Great.

No, sorry. Maybe you could look it up on the Internet?I could, but let’s just try to imagine it.
OK. I think it’s red.Same.
And maybe a bit fruity.Same! We have so much in common.

Well, it’s for toffs, isn’t it?I don’t know. Is it?
You’re a toff.Am I?
Yes.OK. If I were to describe a wine as stringent, would you know what I meant?
I’ve got no idea.What do you think a jammy wine tastes like?
Fruity.That’s a popular opinion. Have you ever drunk red and white wine from the same glass?
No.That’s wise.

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Yes, but I don’t think it was the wine, I think she was just impressed by me.You do seem like an impressive guy. What did you say about the wine?
I described it as fluid.You can’t argue with that.
Exactly. I like a Pinot Noir, personally, but you have to choose the right region of France.Which is?
The south.Okay.

Yes. I’m going to one tonight, actually.Ah. What’s your favourite wine?
I have several, but I am partial to a nice claret.Do you think we could share a bottle sometime?
Probably not.That’s a shame. If we ever did, which adjectives would you use to describe it?
I’d go for fruity, sweet and dry.The internet told me some wines taste decadent. What does a decadent wine taste like?
I think it’s probably more to do with the emotional appeal of it. If it’s a heavy wine, then it’s decadent. It means it’s easy to drink.I’ve learnt a lot from you, Russell. Thank you.Previously - Would You Stop Listening to an Artist's Music If They Did Something Horrible?