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- Epic - 03-27-2005
I've been wining (not whining) for about a year. Mine is an unpolished palate, but I can pick out some qualities of my favorite varietals. I just can't name them. But the biggest frustration has to do with the purchasing more than the tasting. I'm sure you'll ridicule me for this, but I usually decide between brands based on the price. Not too cheap, not too expensive. For all I know, I could be paying twice as much for battery acid.
Case in point -- I'm looking at an empty bottle of Yellow Tail Cabernet Sauvignon. How we finished this bottle I do not know. Didn't particularly enjoy it. Would you call that a value at just under $10, or could I do better with my inky reds?
Other favorites of mine (modestly-priced recommendations welcome): Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
- winoweenie - 03-27-2005
Hi Epic and welcome to the board. This is one of the most frequently asked questions on this thread. The general consesus is that there is, to a point, a definate relation of P/Q, or NOT. If you review the different threads and go back 100 days you'll find reviews of every imaginable varietal. The Best Buy/Real Deal thread will point you to some outstanding P/Q wines. Lots of good advice on the other threads (Cabernet, Pinot, Syray/Shiraz, etc.)about wines in all price points. If this answer seems oblique, believe me the question is one hard sucker to nail down. Keep on tasting till you hit the holy-grail. It be one fun trip. WW