Now it's unusual not to see wine on every table.

And they see wine as part of that commitment.

On one side in his portrayal are those who see wine as a commodity rather than an expression of history and culture.

Sommeliers traditionally saw wine by the glass as a way to introduce their customers to unusual wines.

And 2006 saw more good wine from more places than ever before.

Rudi had never seen so much wine before.

Aware that most Americans saw sparkling wine as appropriate only for celebrations, the company opened a restaurant and set out to enlarge the public perception.

"Put that way, I would not wish to see good wine wasted."

Many American restaurateurs, including some on the Island, see wine as a potential profit center.

Or eating in a room that has seen wine spilled since the time of the Inquisition?