Let the conversation flow like an excellent Cabernet. At home or at the local wine bar, these thought-provoking questions are an irresistible paring with your favorite bottle of red (or white).

• if you could drink only one varietal for the rest of your life which would you choose
• do finely made wine glasses enhance the wine
• what's the best accompaniment to a great bottle of cabernet
• what's your best memory of sharing a bottle with someone special
• from which region do your favorite wines come
• what's the funniest thing that's happened after a few glasses