What characteristics are the least subjective?

[wondersofwine]

Heck, sometimes we can't even agree on what the label says! Maybe we can agree that the wine is red or white (or somewhere in between). Beyond that it's tough. A wine too tannic for me might be Drew or WW's "cup of tea" (although they may admit that the tannins are a bit rough, they may like it that way). A wine too "woody" for Bucko, may be a hit with someone else on the board. A California Chardonnay too buttery for some of us, may be a favorite with the American market. A sweet German dessert wine that I relish, may turn WW's stomach. We may agree objectively that the wine is opulent and sweet, but subjectively, he may find it cloying, and I may find it enchanting. Sugar can be measured in brix and acid can be measured (is it Ph factor?), so in the lab there is some objectivity to these things.

[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 06-10-2003).]