For initial tasting, pour a small amount in each guest's glass. Refrain from pouring full glasses until every wine has been tasted to avoid cloud of inebriation on senses.

Provide some neutral flavored foods for your guests. Make sure this does not interfere or clash with wine tasting. Don't serve blue cheese if you are tasting Pinot Blancs. Try bread or crackers and a mild, white cheddar or brie.

Paper and pencils are necessary for your guests to write notes and preferences. If you regularly taste with same group, you may want to use a designated notebook as well as articulate some additional guidelines and procedures for tasting notes. This will create and ongoing reference point and perspective as your tastes develop.

* Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops produced by Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa. o November 18: 1,170 units were recalled. o Cause: switches are located too close to gas tubing that leads to grill burner. The produced electrical arch represents a fire hazard. o Reports: 4 reports - fire catching during use as a result of a gas leak, no injuries. * Five-burner Vermont Castings barbeque grills produced by CFM Corporation, Canada. o November 10: 12,500 units were recalled. o Cause: gas leak and fire hazard. o Reports: 38 reports - gas leaks, but no injuries or property damage. * Beefmaster Explorer Outdoor Gas Grill produced by Nexgrill Industries, Inc., of Walnut, Los Angeles County. o October 21: 10,000 units were recalled. o Cause: when adjusting gas pressure regulator label on valve can become positioned so consumers cannot see what it indicates, thus it could be left on by mistake. o Reports: 2 reports – gas leaks but no injuries or property damage.

And these are only few of dangerous products reported lately. A little too many, aren't they? So, how come that so many inappropriately manufactured products get to reach stores and finally consumers?

Laura Ciocan writes for http://www.natural-gas-grills.info where you can find articles, buying tips and reviews of popular gas grills.