Alright - let's talk wine. And not in that stiff, swirl-your-glass-and-pretend-you-know-what-you're-doing kind of way. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But, this is about wine tasting without the ego, without the snobbery, and without someone telling you you're "doing it wrong." Because at the end of the day, wine is meant to be enjoyed, not analyzed to death.

If you know me, you know I love a good bottle of wine - whether it's from a high-end vineyard in France or a hidden gem right here in Virginia. My wife, Nicole, and I have had some unreal wine experiences lately, and today, we're bringing you along for the ride in Aÿ-Champagne France to Crystal Palate in Norfolk to Michael Shaps Winery in Charlottesville.

Now, if you've ever dreamt of the ultimate wine trip, let me tell you - France delivers. But not just any part of ...