I don't consider myself a wine snob; there's still too much I've yet to learn. That said, there are some wines that I've found I just don't think are that good.... for anyone to drink. But, it's all about perspective.
Several years ago, I was pouring some pretty good Cab from Paso Robles (Justin, I think) and one of my wife's friends arrived and asked for a glass. Being one who believes that wine should be shared, I poured "Grace" a glass of cab. A few minutes later, Grace was in the kitchen dropping ice cubes into the wine glass.
My jaw dropped.... I asked why she was doing that and she replied "it's too strong and not cold enough...". After telling her that this wasn't an appropriate way to enjoy a good Cab, I quickly figured that she'd made up her mind. The wine was better with ice in it.
A few weeks later, I was at Trader Joe's and I thought of "Grace". I picked up a bottle of Charles Shaw Chardonnay. Now, I've tasted this wine before - to me, it's kind of like a wine cooler without the fizz. Not awful tasting but....
Anyway, I tasted it once I got home, then corked it and waited.
The re-corked bottle remained in our refrigerator for about 6 months before "Grace" showed up again and... after the usual hello and how are you chit chat, she asked if I had some wine. I said "YES!".
I went to the fridge, and pulled out the 6-month old bottle that I had been saving for such an occasion. Was this mean?
I don't think so. Once sip and she exclaimed... "Oh, this is delicious! Thank you!"
She was pleased, I was pleased; it's all good.
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