I have had a $100 bottle of wine that I loved and a $100 bottle that I didn't. Same is true of a $10 bottle. Overall, I know what regions and years I tend to li

I have had a $100 bottle of wine that I loved and a $100 bottle that I didn't. Same is true of a $10 bottle. Overall, I know what regions and years I tend to like. Which is something the article doesn't really mention. The 2005 growing season in New Zealand was awesome and a lot of Central Otago Pinot Noirs for that season are unavailable, which drove the price up future seaons. Some have been good, others haven't. There is no way to tell someone what taste they will like nor what seasons are going to be great. But if you find a region you like (syrah from the russian river valley), try other years. Contact the winemaker and see if you can get on their mailing list, possibly buy futures.