Comments on: Put your money where your mouth is http://www.drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/ wine talk that goes down easy Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:20:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Barrld http://www.drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-7056 Barrld Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:23:28 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-7056 Dr. V--I concur that wine education is key to establishing a base of wine information, knowing what to look for in particular wines and distinguishing likes and dislikes, among many other things. At the same time, in my view palate development really can only occur through drinking regularly. I'm a more advanced wine enthusiast and get most of my education from reading wine magazines and books and, of course, from the glass. I wish I had time for one of your classes though (two 5 year olds also keep me close to home!) My problem with Asimow's suggestion is that I don't know if the retailer is merely moving slow inventory to me or whether he/she is trying to introduce me to something new and fabulous, whatever my budget. I would rather buy something (usually over the internet) that I read about and find interesting then travel to a retailer and say, what's new? Best, Barrld Dr. V–I concur that wine education is key to establishing a base of wine information, knowing what to look for in particular wines and distinguishing likes and dislikes, among many other things. At the same time, in my view palate development really can only occur through drinking regularly. I’m a more advanced wine enthusiast and get most of my education from reading wine magazines and books and, of course, from the glass. I wish I had time for one of your classes though (two 5 year olds also keep me close to home!) My problem with Asimow’s suggestion is that I don’t know if the retailer is merely moving slow inventory to me or whether he/she is trying to introduce me to something new and fabulous, whatever my budget. I would rather buy something (usually over the internet) that I read about and find interesting then travel to a retailer and say, what’s new?

Best, Barrld

]]> By: Mega Purple http://www.drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6987 Mega Purple Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:12:05 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6987 I read somewhere else that the cases madeup for Asimov were tweaked to his particular preferences, which accounts for the unabashed Francophilia while lack of any big juicy monster shirazes, zins or cabs. A "custom" case certainly can be the way to go for more experienced tasters, but most novices have a very difficult time describing their likes & dislikes. I personally feel that with more complex nuanced Old World wines (like the ones mentioned in Asimov's article), "wine flights" paired with appropriate food are the best way to educate your palate. It seems that restauranteurs are starting to take notice gaging by the popularity of tapas-style wine bars springing up on every corner here in LA :-) btw- Great blog Dr. Vino! Cheers! I read somewhere else that the cases madeup for Asimov were tweaked to his particular preferences, which accounts for the unabashed Francophilia while lack of any big juicy monster shirazes, zins or cabs. A “custom” case certainly can be the way to go for more experienced tasters, but most novices have a very difficult time describing their likes & dislikes.

I personally feel that with more complex nuanced Old World wines (like the ones mentioned in Asimov’s article), “wine flights” paired with appropriate food are the best way to educate your palate. It seems that restauranteurs are starting to take notice gaging by the popularity of tapas-style wine bars springing up on every corner here in LA :-)

btw- Great blog Dr. Vino! Cheers!

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6986 Dr. Vino Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:14:44 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6986 Thanks EVWG! Glad you're back in action! And thanks, Dave! Thanks EVWG! Glad you’re back in action!

And thanks, Dave!

]]> By: Dave S. http://www.drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6983 Dave S. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:38:11 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6983 Having taken a class with Dr. Vino, I completely agree with Cassandra's comments. (But also LOVE the idea of drinking through 12 bottles of new and different wines.) The funny thing about the Eric Asimov article is that he was a guest in Dr. Vino's class last semester and, if I remember correctly, mentioned this exact mixed case experiment. I felt like I had a preview of the article! Having taken a class with Dr. Vino, I completely agree with Cassandra’s comments. (But also LOVE the idea of drinking through 12 bottles of new and different wines.) The funny thing about the Eric Asimov article is that he was a guest in Dr. Vino’s class last semester and, if I remember correctly, mentioned this exact mixed case experiment. I felt like I had a preview of the article!

]]> By: East Village Wine Geek http://www.drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6981 East Village Wine Geek Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:48:17 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6981 Love the new look! I am now back in the world of the living and networking. Nothing beats first hand experience when comes to learning about wine. But the beauty of wine is that you can never learn enough so it is fun to mix it up a bit. Read text, taste wine, take notes, have fun, Take Dr.Vino's class, have fun, keep a community of knowledge growing, talk to other people about wine you have had, have fun, and listen to what other people think about wine you have had, take Dr.Vino's class and did I mention have fun? Love the new look! I am now back in the world of the living and networking. Nothing beats first hand experience when comes to learning about wine. But the beauty of wine is that you can never learn enough so it is fun to mix it up a bit. Read text, taste wine, take notes, have fun, Take Dr.Vino’s class, have fun, keep a community of knowledge growing, talk to other people about wine you have had, have fun, and listen to what other people think about wine you have had, take Dr.Vino’s class and did I mention have fun?

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6980 Dr. Vino Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:15:13 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6980 Yay, Cassandra! Yay, Cassandra!

]]> By: Cassandra http://www.drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6979 Cassandra Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:04:49 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6979 While I agree that tasting is fundamental to learning about wine and your own tastes, I don't think there's any substitute for taking a class that explains to you the history and traditions surrounding it. Personally, knowing the story behind a particular wine or vineyard makes drinking the wine that much better. ~Cassandra While I agree that tasting is fundamental to learning about wine and your own tastes, I don’t think there’s any substitute for taking a class that explains to you the history and traditions surrounding it. Personally, knowing the story behind a particular wine or vineyard makes drinking the wine that much better.

~Cassandra

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6971 Dr. Vino Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:19:54 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6971 Great point! You should be able to repeat the experiment at all price points, eg a case for $10/bottle or even $50/bottle. Really put your retailer to the test! And keep notes! If you want some of my picks for wines under $10 I have a whole category of them (with more coming soon): http://drvino.com/category/wine-under-10/ Great point! You should be able to repeat the experiment at all price points, eg a case for $10/bottle or even $50/bottle. Really put your retailer to the test!

And keep notes!

If you want some of my picks for wines under $10 I have a whole category of them (with more coming soon): http://drvino.com/category/wine-under-10/

]]> By: Brad Maier http://www.drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6969 Brad Maier Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:22:42 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/04/12/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/#comment-6969 A real interesting article I'd like to see is how to learn wine by tasting on a limited budget (much less than 250), do you have any suggestions? -Brad Maier vinobandito.blogspot.com A real interesting article I’d like to see is how to learn wine by tasting on a limited budget (much less than 250), do you have any suggestions?

-Brad Maier
vinobandito.blogspot.com

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