Different Tongues - Power of Suggestion

[n144mann]

Foodie, I understand you point, because that happened to me, I can say that I thought twice about buying another one recommended by that person, but it didn't stop me from buying another bottle of wine. When you are a beginning novice, it all comes down to who to trust....the wine number guys??? the retailer who is out to make a buck selling you just about anything he can??? joe blow off the wine board??? or slim jim down the street?? I personally turned to my retailer, because I knew Doug had been in the business for 23 years and he has never steered me wrong, ( we have similar tastes) but not everyone has that option. That novice in my opinion, walking into that store and just picking off the shelf has just as good a chance of getting something they don't like as if they had picked a number guys wine. I was in a wine shop the other day where I knew more than the staff working......I know SCARY thought!! He would have been no help to a brand new wine buyer?? No way! They number guys would have been a better bet. I don't think the numbers should ever replace help by an experienced staff person, but when those are not there?? I think they have a place.

Nancy