When my mother invited her visiting friends from the U.S. to a seafood dinner, I couldn't let the chance of having something different for dinner pass me by.

The seafood was great - it was a pity that there was no fish.

However, they did have wine.

Now, drinking isn't good, but wine is something different. I may have sworn myself to stay off alcohol, but it didn't mean that I was curious about it.

And I was with parents - that meant that it'll be safe.

My mother allowed me - she said that the red wine being served was a good wine - and poured me a dash.

The wine smelled strong, potent maybe.

I took a sip.

The first thing I noticed was that the liquid somehow... disappeared... when I sipped it. The next thing I knew, there was a sensation going up my nose.

I must have had some sort of reaction on my face, because the others at the table started laughing.

But, I must admit, I slept well that night.