help with wine ratings

[Thomas]

Perhaps, but how does a beginner know whose palate relates to his or hers when the beginner is just exploring to develop a palate. I stand by my commitment to dissuade beginners from considering ratings--of course, I don't think anyone should consider a quantifying score applied to a subjective endeavor, but I am a pedant...

(ww, that last word has nuthin to do with chillun--just in case!)

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 12-24-2003).]