I’m sitting in the living room of my friend’s home, where she’s gathered a small group of friends for a wine tasting. Betty Kaufman is pouring a sparkling wine. While my friend is the host for the evening, Betty is our wine guide and will be taking us through five wines, all paired with a small bite. But she’s not a sommelier and doesn’t work for a winery. Betty is an Independent Consultant for WineShop At Home, a company with a mission to take the intimidation out of learning about wine and the wine buying experience by holding a casual tasting in the comfort of people’s homes. Think of it as a Tupperware party for wine. Yes there is a sales pitch, but it’s a soft sell. You get to try before you buy. No one is judging your knowledge about wine or what you’re tasting in the glass. It’s all about…
