Wine verses food position

[winecollector]

Boy, this is better than watching a tennis match! I'm not too good at tennis, but let me give this match a try.

First of all, it's refreshing to see someone not afraid to express their own opinion, instead of being a "disciple" of someone else. Though I drink chardonnay on occasion, I can take it or leave it. I do enjoy it, but it's no major tragedy to me if I have to drink something else. There's a lot of other good wines out there that I like just as much, and more.

"You talk about not telling others what to do and drink, and then you go about telling us what we think is wrong."

Perhaps I'm missing something, but I don't see where Randy is telling you guys what you think is wrong. As far as I can see, he's expressing his opinion, though it may differ from the rest of you. In addition, when I read... "But those who know me, also know I favor open mindedness,".... tells me that he's trying to encourage others to form their own opinions, and not "parrot" someone elses. If some of you feel this is telling you how you think is wrong, then so be it. Maybe your missing out on something. As far is I see it, its nice to here from someone who has not suppressed opinions of their own in favor of following the status quo, because some supposed wine-expert says.... "this is how it is."

Whether you guys want to drink Chardonnay, Riesling, or tap water, do it because you enjoy it, not because Randy says so, or Willie Gluckstern says so.

As for me, I'm off to have a beer!