Thank you. Although I am neither a wine snob nor a snob of any other discipline, I always acknowledge being educated by those more knowledgeable on any subject.
I hope I wasn’t being pedantic.
It occurs to me that a good boxed wine might serve you well. (I’m referring to the boxes with a plastic bladder inside — not the Tetra Pak type, which don’t keep the wine from being exposed to air.) Boxed wines are perfect for the occasional drinker, as the remainder remains sealed from the air and will keep fresh for a long time. They cost less than bottled wine too (based on same-wine comparisons). Just serve in a good decanter, and no one will be the wiser (unless they look in your fridge).