what was the last wine...

[dananne]

I find at times when a bottle is disappointing, it has more to do with my own inflated expectations than anything else.

If I pick up a bottle I've never tried and have never heard anything about, I go in, generally-speaking, without any real expectations. If I've had and greatly enjoyed previous vintages or other wines from the particular producer, or when something has been hyped to the stars (either with high ratings, by merchants, or just word of mouth), my expectations seem to rise and I'm more easily disappointed. Also, I find it easier to get disappointed after paying a steeper price for a bottle -- I expect more, and if I don't think I've gotten more, I kick myself for not buying several bottles of a less expensive wine that I know I'll like for the same $. Oh well, it's all part of the wonderful world of wine exploration and experimentation!