Did you know that nearly 80 percent of the wine market is comprised of just 10 different varietals? If you want to make the leap from wine drinker to wine connoisseur, you’re going to have to move beyond the supermarket aisle into the vineyards.

When you buy a new vintage of wine, there’s an inherent risk in your purchase. While it may be tempting to stick to your old standby rather than risk your dinner guests’ grapes of wrath, a lack of wine diversity at the table doesn’t do you — or the market — any favors.

In this article at TheDailyMeal.com, Andrew Meggitt discusses the importance of expanding your wine experience and showcases several wines that are worth the risk.