Will I really taste the difference...

[Sharron]

I have only bought wine from the supermarket, but have often said that I would one day buy a bottle from a wine store to see if I would notice a difference in the market wine which is stored upright, to one that is placed so the cork will not dry out. Does a $58.00 bottle of wine really taste better than a $14.00 bottle? My birthday is Friday and my good friend insists that we splurge on a couple of bottles.

[Bucko]

Impossible to answer. Yes, a $58 bottle usually how more time and attention in the winemaking process than a $14 bottle does. That said, I have tried some $125 bottles that left me wanting the $14 bottle. It all depends on the wine.

[cpurvis]

Sharron, there is no inherent problem w/ "grocery store wine"...it simply tends toward mass-produced, mass-distributed brands. Private wine stores can focus on smaller producers & (sometimes) higher quality.

Storage would not likely be a difference between vendors since distributors need to "move" grocery store wine quickly, & price it to do so.

If you want to splurge, then look under the "Best Buys" thread on this site or under the thread for your preferred varietal. Unless you feel compelled to shell out $60 for a bottle, you can get excellent wines for much less, & many are noted in the threads on this site.

cheers,
cp

P.S. If you're near Santa Monica, then visit WineExpo. Roberto will set you up w/ wines that are a)exceptional, & b)well worth your $$.

WINE EXPO
2933 Santa Monica Blvd,
Santa Monica 90404
(310) 828-4428 WineExpo@earthlink.net
1-800-WINE EXPO


[This message has been edited by cpurvis (edited 11-20-2001).]

[Sharron]

Thanks, CP

I'll make a note of the store & try to get by before the holiday. Friday is my day so I will for sure go by then.

[winoweenie]

Hi Sharron and welcome to the board. Onlyist thin' they forgit to mention is beware of the proprietor....He's capable of turning you into a wine " Junkie" .WW [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]

[Sharron]

Hey WW,

Can't complain about that. I'm sure I'd be a willing participant.

I love the wine ya know!