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The Graceful Guide to Wine

From reading the list to choosing the bottle, be the one at the table everyone’s happy to hand the wine list to.

$39

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Illustrated digital PDF · Secure checkout via Beaumont Etiquette Courses · Yours to keep

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You don’t need to know everything about wine. You just need to know enough.

The wine list arrives, and everyone looks to you. This guide gives you exactly enough to order, serve, and host with authority.

What’s inside

Everything you need, in four practical parts.

Four parts, from ordering out to pouring at home.

Red and white wine prepared for tasting

Part I

Wine Basics

  • The major varietals
  • Old World vs. New World
  • How to read a wine list
A refined restaurant-style dining table

Part II

Ordering Wine

  • Restaurant etiquette
  • How much to spend
  • Who tastes first
  • Ordering at a business dinner
Sparkling wine served in fine glassware

Part III

Serving Wine

  • Proper temperatures
  • Glassware that matters
  • Opening bottles cleanly
  • Pouring etiquette
A dinner table arranged for an evening of entertaining

Part IV

Entertaining

  • Pairing basics
  • Building a small collection
  • Hosting a wine night

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Practical extras for real life.

Three quick references make the guidance easy to use when the moment arrives.

Wine pairing chart from Wine Without Intimidation

Food and wine pairing chart

Restaurant wine cheat sheet from Wine Without Intimidation

Restaurant wine cheat sheet

Wine questions answered page from Wine Without Intimidation

Wine questions answered

Myka Meier, founder of Beaumont Etiquette

Meet your guide

Modern etiquette, taught with warmth.

Written by Myka Meier, etiquette expert, two-time bestselling author, founder of Beaumont Etiquette, and cast member on Bravo’s Ladies of London: The New Reign. Myka’s guidance brings traditional standards into modern life, so every rule feels practical, clear, and easy to use.

Your guide to wine

The Graceful Guide to Wine

  • Complete illustrated PDF guide
  • Pairing chart plus restaurant cheat sheet
  • Curated bottle list at every budget
  • Digital PDF, yours to keep

$39

Get the guideSecure checkout and delivery through Beaumont Etiquette Courses.

Questions, answered

Before you choose your guide

What do I actually get?

A complete illustrated PDF guide plus three printable references, delivered through Beaumont Etiquette Courses after purchase.

Can I get all four guides together?

Yes. The full collection (Dining, Tea, Wine, and Hosting) comes as a bundle for $99, which saves you $57 on buying all four at $39 each.

Who tastes the wine first at the table?

Whoever ordered it. The guide walks you through the entire tasting ritual so you know exactly what to do when the bottle arrives.

How much should I spend on wine at a restaurant?

There’s a graceful way to signal your budget without ever saying a number out loud. The guide shows you how, plus how to read the list with confidence.

How do I read a wine list?

Look by region and style, not just price. The guide shows you how to scan any list and order something you’ll love.