Today's wine lists can be as intimidating as bouncer on the door of a nightclub you shouldn't be going into. However, getting it right can take you to super hero status at a table of thirsty friends and family. I think there's a couple of ways to tackle it; Look for something you vaguely recognise Keep an eye on the right hand side (price) Don't order the cheapest or the most expensive The 2nd cheapest wine is the best seller, and where you would put wine you have a lot to s