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the idea of wine ratings seems weird to me. Everyone has different tastes, different taste buds, how come we don't have any rating systems for candy? or steak?
by vaksel 17y ago
the idea of wine ratings seems weird to me.
Everyone has different tastes, different taste buds, how come we don't have any rating systems for candy? or steak? or eggs? or icecream?
This Snickers bar, really brings out the taste of Artificial Red #503
- dagw 17y agoIs it really any weirder than a rating on films or books or music? That is also largely about taste. And there are plenty of competitions and ratings on most kinds of foodstuff (including candy and ice cream), so wine is in no way unique in that respect.
- oikujhgfvg 17y agoIn books and films you have a little more information. An even then the only realistic scale is one or two thumbs up. Suppose the only thing you knew about a film was it's director (the grape) the studio (vineyard) and a score out of 100
- dagw 17y agoI'd also know who gave it the score. If a director that I love makes a film that a critic that I respect gives a high score I'd be happy to see that film knowing nothing else.
- stcredzero 17y agoTo paraphrase and invert Tolstoy: Rotgut wines are all alike; Every really good wine is good in its own unique way.
- warfangle 17y agoDifferent kinds of wines pair well with different kinds of food. Thus the intricate details of notes, nose, et cetera. It's usually only something the sommelier of a nice restaurant need worry about - pairing with the entrees well. Most of us just should just wonder if it tastes good or not :)