Maybe I'm weird, but...

[Thomas]

ww, politics and power is a major factor in the lack of revision of the 1855 classifications. But I agree with you that the market should determine the value of a product, which is precisely why I do not agree with so many "wine gurus" whose distorted view of wine often determines the value of the product.

Roberto, I have had some walk out of my store because I do not carry those uppity-priced wines--but then, I have had many more people stay, glad for the breath of fresh air of honesty about wine, and also glad to get three bottles for what they once believed was the price of one. Mostly, the people whose minds (and not just their wallets) are open are the ones who are willing to forego what they have been led to believe and take part in the adventure of discovery.