I love going on wine tasting tours in the Niagara region
I've never gone wine tasting before but I know about it.
It is a great experience.  Not only do you get buzzed but you learn how to drink wine properly.  It sounds pompous but it really makes a difference.
It really does sound like a great time, as it is a sensory evaluation of the wine.
Depending on where the wine hits your tongue it tastes completely different.  This is why different types of wine are served in different glasses 
I know what you mean. Also, wine tasting has been around since ancient times.