Happy New Year! I hope your celebration of 2014 is an enjoyable and successful one. 2013 was a tough year for many and that may cause the celebration to see it finished be one of exuberance. I hope you enjoy some great wines, regardless if you are going out or staying home. We are staying home and enjoying some 1993 Lindemans Porphyry followed by a glass of 1967 Lindemans Vintage Port to bring on the new year.
I want to make sure you have an enjoyable time, but also that you travel safe, remain safe and make it home alive. Drinking too much and driving can endanger not just yourself, but everyone around you. As a Responsible Server of Alcohol, I urge you to take every precaution to make it home safely, including:
- Plan ahead and have a designated driver
- Taste, don’t drink
- Eat plenty of food to absorb alcohol
- Use a breathalyzer, now available at many establishments
- Listen to your friends and loved ones if they mention you need to be careful
- Hire a cab or grab a lift with a friend if offered and there is any doubt as to your sobriety
You are responsible for yourself, your loved ones and others around you. A split second can change – or end – your life. Don’t get so caught up in celebration, that you lose control of your senses and judgment. Drive safe, keep well and have a great New Years Eve!
Steve Shipley, author Wine Sense, out early 2014. Published by InkIT Publishing
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