The hot button-issue of wine and numbers is at the heart of what we discuss in my critics class at NYU. Alder Yarrow at Vinography recently dug up a 2004 article by WR Tish that sparked a vibrant discussion. In case you missed the very good (92 points? haha) discussion, I recommend it.
What do you think?
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On February 28th, 2006 at 2:26 pm ,SaltShaker wrote:
Obviously, and looking at the discussion, there are numerous thoughts in regard to the points issue. I don’t feel strongly about them one way or the other, they are useful to those for whom a tasting note doesn’t convey sufficient information, which, let’s face it, is a large percentage of wine drinkers. On the other hand, in response to the question you pose, from a personal perspective, so what if I can’t tell from your two tasting notes which one you thought was better. I’d be personally more likely to pick one that sounds interesting from your description, or try both, and decide for myself.
On February 28th, 2006 at 3:32 pm ,Dr. Vino wrote:
Hey Saltshaker –
Thanks for raising that point. Since I don’t use numbers I have to be sure to include WORDS that convey what I think, especially in relation to other wines I have tasted. Is that what you would like?
I’m thinking about getting into more themed tastings–taste through a bunch of wines around a certain theme and then say which is the best. Would you find that useful?
I like your “try and see” attitude! Cheers,
Tyler
On March 1st, 2006 at 4:29 pm ,Terence Hughes wrote:
Thanks so much for NOT using numbers, Dr. Vino. Your words and descriptions are just fine.
On March 2nd, 2006 at 12:43 pm ,SaltShaker wrote:
Well, since, as a professional in the biz, I’ll try any wine, any where, any time, I’m not sure it’ll help me. But I like the idea!
🙂