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Default Are we wine snobs?

Ich bin ein Winesnob (I am a wine shoemaker)

As noted in our periodic courtesy reminders:
"No one is superior (In My Humble Opinion) based on either the
simplicity or elegance of what they eat or drink. Isn't this group big
enough for someone to have Shiraz with BBQed chicken and another to
have rack of lamb with a fine Pauillac? Does it somehow offend you to
read about a meal you wouldn't eat yourself? If someone says that they
will not drink certain types of wines, don't waste your time worrying
about their opinions of those wines, listen to those that do. "

I personally enjoy posting notes from a great QPR wine like the '04
Heretiques (last night, yum) or the Pepiere Muscadet as much as a great
mature Bordeaux. But I do take exception to the idea that "all wines
are equal." If there is any point to having a wine newsgroup, it is
for people to voice opinions on wines (regardless of
price), pairings, travel, etc. That's not snobbery.