Gut Check doesn't cover wine as much as I'd like -- our interests are broad, but our budget is modest -- but here are a couple of recent wine-related articles you might find interesting.
The Wall Street Journal critiques the wine pairings on the tasting menus at New York City's best high-end restaurants.
And, via Eater, the tricky ettiquette of dealing with a $36,000 bottle of wine that might not be up to snuff. (Guardian)
Fun game: How many bottles of your favorite everyday wine could you buy for $36,000?
