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[n144mann]

Since we are sort of off the subject anyway,Foodie, just a couple of things in response to your comments. Maybe the people you encountered who "wore their ignorance as a badge" were compensating because they were intimidated, nervous, insecure, who knows?? I think its human nature. See it in kids all the time. Maybe those who were hard to enlighten had no real interest in learning about wine?? No interest?? In one ear out the other. Frustrating, but common.( I cut gemstones, most are types not found in jewelry stores because they are not commercially cut in Thailand etc., some people look because they have a genuine interest, some look just to say they have seen it. We should also keep in mind that some people poke fun at themselves just because they think life should not be taken so seriously, and learning is best done with fun and humor. Ask any GOOD teacher, and she/he will tell you that fun and learning go together.


As someone still in the process of learning, I find the tasting most helpful. The more info I can get about the wines prior to tasting the better. Really helps with learing the descriptors. Someone mentioned an aroma wheel?? (something like that) That sounds really helpful also.



[This message has been edited by n144mann (edited 03-18-99).]