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would like to read in great detail just what it is that one tastes when comparing a $85 bottle of Cabernet with a $9 competing bottle. You know, the descriptive BS that the wine snobs love to use, like fragrance of fresh apricot with a hint of lemon and a texture sure to please the palate. Who dreams up this stuff? Of course there is a different taste between the two competing wines, but is the $76 difference worth the description? As they say, To each his own.
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Lon;1473434 wrote: would like to read in great detail just what it is that one tastes when comparing a $85 bottle of Cabernet with a $9 competing bottle. You know, the descriptive BS that the wine snobs love to use, like fragrance of fresh apricot with a hint of lemon and a texture sure to please the palate. Who dreams up this stuff? Of course there is a different taste between the two competing wines, but is the $76 difference worth the description? As they say, To each his own.
It is there because there are those with money who want the best and are willing to pay for it.
The same happens with Whisky and similar in the world of art, a whole industry, selling itself to the people with money to burn.
It is there because there are those with money who want the best and are willing to pay for it.
The same happens with Whisky and similar in the world of art, a whole industry, selling itself to the people with money to burn.
I thought I knew more than this until I opened my mouth
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AnneBoleyn
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It's what one does not taste, lon. Good wine is smoother & easier on the taste buds than cheap wine. Whether a much higher price is worth it, I'd say yes if you can afford it, or only for special occasions.
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Bruv;1473436 wrote: It is there because there are those with money who want the best and are willing to pay for it.
The same happens with Whisky and similar in the world of art, a whole industry, selling itself to the people with money to burn.
Who is to say what is the best, the folks that write up the glowing reports?
The same happens with Whisky and similar in the world of art, a whole industry, selling itself to the people with money to burn.
Who is to say what is the best, the folks that write up the glowing reports?
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AnneBoleyn;1473438 wrote: It's what one does not taste, lon. Good wine is smoother & easier on the taste buds than cheap wine. Whether a much higher price is worth it, I'd say yes if you can afford it, or only for special occasions.
Anne----you use the term cheap wine. What price range do you consider wines as being cheap? Of course good wine is smoother and easier on the taste buds, but you don't need to spend big bucks to get quality. I know wines, I have over the years taking many courses on wine appreciation and understading, lived in a major wine producing area (Napa Valley) for 10 years & personally know growers. Despite that, I still think that wine and wine marketing is one of the most successful Con Jobs going.
Anne----you use the term cheap wine. What price range do you consider wines as being cheap? Of course good wine is smoother and easier on the taste buds, but you don't need to spend big bucks to get quality. I know wines, I have over the years taking many courses on wine appreciation and understading, lived in a major wine producing area (Napa Valley) for 10 years & personally know growers. Despite that, I still think that wine and wine marketing is one of the most successful Con Jobs going.
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AnneBoleyn
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Cheap wine. I guess around $7-$10 a bottle. I definitely agree with your last sentence: "I still think that wine and wine marketing is one of the most successful Con Jobs going." Absolutely. I now only have wine at my son's in-laws, on holidays. They especially like Prosecco, I think it is called. One of the uncles makes his own wine, which is very tasty.
Years ago, in France, I found that even the most inexpensive 'table' wines were to my liking. I prefer "foreign" wine to American, I think. I used to like Taylor Lake Country wine from NY state. I have had a long history with wine, but that is over with.
I actually should not drink at all, I take a lot of medications, unfortunately.
Years ago, in France, I found that even the most inexpensive 'table' wines were to my liking. I prefer "foreign" wine to American, I think. I used to like Taylor Lake Country wine from NY state. I have had a long history with wine, but that is over with.
I actually should not drink at all, I take a lot of medications, unfortunately.
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AnneBoleyn;1473445 wrote: Cheap wine. I guess around $7-$10 a bottle. I definitely agree with your last sentence: "I still think that wine and wine marketing is one of the most successful Con Jobs going." Absolutely. I now only have wine at my son's in-laws, on holidays. They especially like Prosecco, I think it is called. One of the uncles makes his own wine, which is very tasty.
Years ago, in France, I found that even the most inexpensive 'table' wines were to my liking. I prefer "foreign" wine to American, I think. I used to like Taylor Lake Country wine from NY state. I have had a long history with wine, but that is over with.
I actually should not drink at all, I take a lot of medications, unfortunately.
I drink wine daily and have for years, primarily at dinner, but a glass of white in the late afternoon suits me as well. Wine to me is a food and not an alcoholic beverage. I will consume five or six bottles weekly.
I prefer mostly American, New Zealand and Australian wines to any of the European wines. Many of the top producing wine areas in the U.S., NZ and Oz have vines that years ago were imported from European countries and planted in compatible climate conditions. New Zealand in particular produces sme fantastic Sauvignon Blanc at a very reasonable price, and Australian reds have won international acclaim.
Many wines on the market today are a blend of juices from countries like Chile, Argentina, Brazil and are shipped in huge containers, much like oil. They are used as a base to be mixed with juice from small wineries in the U.S. that don't produce large amounts of grapes for large commercial operations.
Years ago, in France, I found that even the most inexpensive 'table' wines were to my liking. I prefer "foreign" wine to American, I think. I used to like Taylor Lake Country wine from NY state. I have had a long history with wine, but that is over with.
I actually should not drink at all, I take a lot of medications, unfortunately.
I drink wine daily and have for years, primarily at dinner, but a glass of white in the late afternoon suits me as well. Wine to me is a food and not an alcoholic beverage. I will consume five or six bottles weekly.
I prefer mostly American, New Zealand and Australian wines to any of the European wines. Many of the top producing wine areas in the U.S., NZ and Oz have vines that years ago were imported from European countries and planted in compatible climate conditions. New Zealand in particular produces sme fantastic Sauvignon Blanc at a very reasonable price, and Australian reds have won international acclaim.
Many wines on the market today are a blend of juices from countries like Chile, Argentina, Brazil and are shipped in huge containers, much like oil. They are used as a base to be mixed with juice from small wineries in the U.S. that don't produce large amounts of grapes for large commercial operations.
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Lon;1473441 wrote: Who is to say what is the best, the folks that write up the glowing reports?
There is a section of consumables that are priced according to the pretentiousness of the buyer.
Look at the marvelous Apple range of technological goods, all good stuff but with an exorbitant price tag and all because they are......classy......and well marketed.
As I mentioned before, whisky especially Scots whisky, there are very nice reasonably priced ones, and then there are the various single malts and blends. I am sure I have had some very nice palatable cheap ones, comparable to the very best costing an arm and a leg in character bottles.
There is a section of consumables that are priced according to the pretentiousness of the buyer.
Look at the marvelous Apple range of technological goods, all good stuff but with an exorbitant price tag and all because they are......classy......and well marketed.
As I mentioned before, whisky especially Scots whisky, there are very nice reasonably priced ones, and then there are the various single malts and blends. I am sure I have had some very nice palatable cheap ones, comparable to the very best costing an arm and a leg in character bottles.
I thought I knew more than this until I opened my mouth
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Even more ridiculous are those that pay a fortune, going into £1000s for a single bottle of wine as an investment, with never any intention of drinking them - or even opening them. For all the know the wine may be corked, or just plain rancid. Even the best wines come up with the occasional bad bottle.