Dinner Guest Who Got It So Wrong, Chef Chuck Had to Step In Pt. 5

In Part 5 of this conversation with Chef Chuck Hayworth, the focus turns to resistance — what happens when clients want to swear off wine entirely, or insist on sweet wines no matter what's on the plate. Chef Chuck shares his approach to gently uncovering the "why" behind a client's wine aversion, his go-to alternatives like mocktails and fermented non-alcoholic beverages, and the science behind moderate red wine consumption. He also tells the story of working with a stubborn dinner guest who refused to step outside their comfort zone on a fixed tasting menu.