Yes, I WOULD like some cheese with that wine.

"They're out of Raven Ridge Red?" she asked as she finished her phone call and joined me at the wine bar. The server smiled apologetically and asked if we were looking for a full-bodied red, a complex, spicy red, or perhaps something lighter. Lisa and I just browsed for a bit until the Icicle Ridge label caught my eye. "Is that the Log Home blend?" Again, the server aimed a thousand-watt smile our way, acknowledged it was indeed the Log Home, and made some comment intended to be complimentary to my taste.

Here's what he didn't know: I know NOTHING about wine except how to drink and enjoy it. I am not terribly adventurous on my own, though I'm game to try new wines if someone else wants to lead the charge. If I'm intending to enjoy a glass, I tend to pick one I know I like, rather than waste calories finding out if I like a new one. I only chose the Icicle Ridge wine because I've been to that winery, and I've purchased bottles of that wine. Whether it's full-bodied, complex, spicy or lighter, I couldn't tell you.

Here's the other thing our poor little server didn't know: he shouldn't smile like that at women who are older than he is. Especially if we're drinking. It makes for rude conversations in the car on the way to the movie. ;)

Thanks Lis, for finding time to hangout. I had fun!