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To: SG who wrote (891)	11/17/2009 7:53:53 PM
From: Thomas Mercer-Hursh	1 Recommendation Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1277

While I'm familiar with the study you mention ... and there is some truth to an educated taste looking for different things in a wine than someone less experienced ... one also has to remember that we all taste differently and we all have our preferences and there is nothing wrong with that. One should drink what one enjoys. Sure, it is good to experiment, if only because one might find something new that one likes! After all, with over 22,000 unique grape varieties in the world, there is a lot that all of us have never tasted! I think the best thing to do to explore is to form a tasting group and do some systematic tastings. It is OK to have "everybody bring a Cab" events, but we found that the most interesting tastings were ones that were much tighter ... a vertical from a particular maker, Pinot from Oregon in a particular year, Zin from a particular appellation and year, etc. Then you see just how much variation there is even in a fairly tight category and really appreciate that the thing one wants to find is the right maker.

To: SG who wrote (891)	11/17/2009 8:59:35 PM
From: Mark Marcellus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1277

What Thomas said - if you like it, it's good. Also keep in mind that with wine, as with anything else, your taste does change somewhat over time. Twenty five years ago, one of my go to value wines was Gallo Hearty Burgundy. I actually think if I had a bottle of that wine today (fresh of course, I doubt it would age that well) I would still enjoy it - it was a well made wine. Nothing special, but well made and cheap. I was also a huge Bordeaux fan, when I could afford it. Today I hardly touch the stuff. It's all a matter of finding what you like, while never being afraid to try something new.

To: SG who wrote (891)	11/18/2009 12:23:56 AM
From: Peter Dierks	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1277

ROTFL It is great to hear that you had a good time. Did your wife accompany you this year? Did she have a good time? What did she think of your newfound respectability? Being part of a team that collectively knows a little bit more than the average bear is a great feeling. I hope you enjoy it because we will as well. I can relate to the palette adjustment. My wife used to get mad at me when I would open up a great Rhone wine (except Chateaux Nuef du Pape or Hermitage) her palette didn't process the different flavors as pleasurable. Even I did not love the 1990 Domaine de Gachon Saint-Joseph (Syrah - called Shiraz in Austraia) even though it is very typical and Parker rated it 89. Yes, Lafite is a Cabernet Sauvignon. In most years it is blended with Cabernet Franc for acidity and Merlot for roundness and fruit.8 It is more like $100 or more wine. Pride yourself for identifying that or remembering it. None of us tutored you on that. I hope you found some wines you enjoy that you can afford to drink. Regardless of what I love, your palette is uniquely yours. I would enjoy drinking what you enjoy and would enjoy your company as well. Socializing with people who appreciate wine is always fun. In closing I am glad you had fun. I also apologize for bloviating. * Most Red Bordeaux wines are a blend of the same three grapes. Most Pommerols are just Merlot.