Here's the situation:
You're standing in your local wine shop, staring blankly through the shelves of sparkling wine. New Year's Eve is coming. Parties are planned. You're going to need some bubbly.
Then comes the inevitable question: "What are you looking for?"
You freeze. The truth is, you have no idea what you're looking for. But you don't want to look dumb or cheap — even though, admittedly, you might be both.
You blurt out random words.
"Crisp." (What is this, a cucumber?)
"Cold." (Yeah, pretty sure the fridge will take care of that.)
"Smoky." (Smoky? That's for red wine.)