William was overwhelmed during his wine-tasting examination, faced with ten glasses that triggered panic upon his first sip. Initially, he believed the wine to be Portuguese and prepared to argue his point, only to second-guess himself and consider that it might be Argentinian. This uncertainty marked the start of his decline in the tasting process. Instead of spitting the wine, he chose to drink it, which quickly led to intoxication.

His second sample, a Côtes du Rhône, was easily recognizable, boosting his confidence. However, the pattern of consuming the full glass continued, and by the sixth sample, William was clearly drunk. This lapse affected his ability to accurately identify the wines, and the situation spiraled out of control, making the tasting experience increasingly challenging.