I was at a dinner party the other week and someone commented on the bottle of wine that I'd brought. I know nothing about wine or whether it is 'good' or 'bad', all I know is what I taste. This is the reason why I like the wine that I go for: it must not be too acidic otherwise I get physical discomfort from drinking it. There you go, as far as I'm concerned it's as simple as that. Well maybe I also like how it makes me feel after a couple of glasses as well, and this photo is probably a good illustration.
The comments made were something along the lines of it being 'fresh' and 'young' and I had no idea what these terms really meant. It had been described in the supermarket as 'smooth' and 'mellow', and having tried it before I agree with the store's description.
So what is all this wine know-how to do with? I mean why bother? A recent report that I read suggests that even most experts cannot distinguish between a very expensive bottle and a really cheap one if the really cheap one tastes good, and from my experience they can do.
Gone are the days where if something comes with an expensive price tag do I believe that I'm necessarily getting quality. As it turned out, my young and fresh wine was appreciated by all but here is the rub. When the other dinner guests congratulated me over my choice, why did I feel so bloody superior?
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