There are few things in life as universally appreciated as a good glass of wine. Whether it’s to celebrate, commiserate, relax, or simply to make a Tuesday evening feel a little bit special, wine has a unique way of elevating moments. For years, my wine adventures were pretty much confined to the supermarket aisles – a bit of a hit-and-miss affair, if I’m being frank. I’d pick up a bottle with a nice label, cross my fingers, and hope for the best. Sometimes it paid off, other times… well, let’s just say some cooking wine found a new purpose. Then, a few years back, a friend of mine, a true…