I suspect that most people who drink wine regularly think they are able to distinguish expensive wine from the cheap stuff. But there are numerous
Tag: wine quality
What Makes a Great Wine Great?
Jamie Goode’s post What is Greatness in a Wine? is insightful because it moves greatness out of the realm of subjectivity and personal preference: Greatness
How to Identify a Wine of High Quality
Any discussion of wine quality must begin with a distinction between commodity wines and premium or fine wines. Commodity wines usually sell for under $15,
Is Estate Bottled Wine of Higher Quality?
A recent post by Steve Heimoff raises the issue of whether the designation “Estate Bottled” tells the consumer much about a wine. Legally, in the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 