DaleW wrote:
> 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.

Of course not all wines are equal. The quality of wine usually
corresponds quite closely to its price. Not always, but usually.
Speaking of my own experience with Italian wines, I have had very few
wines over $20 that were not good. I have never had a bottle over $30
that was not excellent.The most remarkable wines I have had recently
are the Avulisi Nero d'Avola by Santa Tresa ($32) and the Patriglione
by Taurino ($40) I cannot describe the flavours. I don't understand the
vocabulary, even after reading about wine for decades. All I know is
that these are big, intense, complex wines. You don't get this kind of
extraction cheap.