How to avoid making a fool of yourself at cellar door

Winemaker David Lloyd tells it like it is. 

He recently posted on LinkedIn a notice that he used to have displayed when he owned and operated Eldridge Estate on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. 

Lloyd is now semi-retired in Tasmania, making small batches of the Odd Couple pinot noir in partnership with Michael Twelftree, but his words remain as relevant as ever. 

As someone who occasionally helps out at a cellar door, I can assure you that if you follow this guide you will have a much better tasting experience. 

Open your eyes, perhaps, to styles that you think you don't like. And make friends with the person pouring.    

But, most important of all, just don't be a dick.