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A bottle of wine begs to be shared; I have never met a miserly wine lover.

I could probably die happy with a cheeseboard and a glass of French red wine - that's my idea of a perfect dinner.

Life is not a spectacle or a feast; it is a predicament.

I think wine is such a big universe that it's kind of like food - it's intimidating to a lot of people, myself included.

I've always loved my red wine, and when I'm not working I can open a bottle too many. I love to cook, so it's one for me and one for the casserole. I would consume a bottle of wine on my own of an evening and then literally pass out.

A bad or mediocre meal is more than just an unpleasant taste, it is an unnecessary negation of one of life's pleasures - a wasted chance to refine our palates, learn about the world, and share a rewarding experience.

Wine, like food, is so emotional. If you think about it, so much of the courting ritual is surrounded by wine and food. There's a built-in romance to wine.

I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.

During the day I force myself to at least eat some salads rather than rubbish, and a steak in the evening. In fact, I eat to basically satisfy my hunger. I hardly have the time to appreciate a meal, and I'm everything, but a gourmet.

I never taste the wine first in restaurants, I just ask the waiter to pour.