Resident wine expert Rick Kushman takes a breath in this month's Kushman By The Bottle to remind people they don't need an advanced degree to drink wine. He breaks down simple steps to enjoy wine no matter the company.

Kushman said he felt inspired after visiting family to remind people that the wine world has made non-wine drinkers feel excluded, which they shouldn't be.

He will give tips today that anyone can follow, like taking pictures of wine that you enjoy, or asking waiters what wines they like or don't like.