Chris Phelps and I had the chance to talk about his work, French Tupperware parties, and what happens when you microwave wine.

When’s the last time you saw a guy drinking white wine?

Believe it or not, I do get sick of wine. My palate goes numb and I wonder if it’s all just a waste of time and money — at the end of day, it’s just fermented grape juice. And then. Then I taste a wine that reminds me why I fell in love with wine.

Here’s my promised Chilean tasting note, in video form. A great value wine — $10! — that’s like spring in a glass.

STBNY wants to know: how do YOU choose wine? What are the factors that make you decide to pick up a certain bottle?

My first installment of Behind the Label, wherein I discuss wine labels, the story behind them, and what they can tell you about the juice inside the bottle.