Comments on: Have I Become A Wine Snob?? http://www.wineinquirer.com/2009/08/have-i-become-a-wine-snob/ Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:29:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Please……..Don’t Cheapen the Wine | Wine Inquirer - Tucson Wine Enthusiasts http://www.wineinquirer.com/2009/08/have-i-become-a-wine-snob/comment-page-1/#comment-3470 Please……..Don’t Cheapen the Wine | Wine Inquirer - Tucson Wine Enthusiasts Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:59:48 +0000 http://www.wineinquirer.com/?p=1051#comment-3470 [...] whined endlessly last year when a restaurant served red wine to me in a small table glass and I took issue with that behavior, as well.  But to do the word justice, I thought that I would research the definition of [...] [...] whined endlessly last year when a restaurant served red wine to me in a small table glass and I took issue with that behavior, as well.  But to do the word justice, I thought that I would research the definition of [...]

]]> By: A Session With A Master: Georg Riedel | Wine Inquirer - Tucson Wine Enthusiasts http://www.wineinquirer.com/2009/08/have-i-become-a-wine-snob/comment-page-1/#comment-2886 A Session With A Master: Georg Riedel | Wine Inquirer - Tucson Wine Enthusiasts Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:59:58 +0000 http://www.wineinquirer.com/?p=1051#comment-2886 [...] house a fine wine in the same glass as water, coke, etc.  I’ve written about this before in my Blog.  You don’t get to appreciate the wine’s color and its texture.  I make no apologies here for [...] [...] house a fine wine in the same glass as water, coke, etc.  I’ve written about this before in my Blog.  You don’t get to appreciate the wine’s color and its texture.  I make no apologies here for [...]

]]> By: Tim Hilcove http://www.wineinquirer.com/2009/08/have-i-become-a-wine-snob/comment-page-1/#comment-2402 Tim Hilcove Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:31 +0000 http://www.wineinquirer.com/?p=1051#comment-2402 Yes, you might have become a wine snob, but that's not such a bad thing. I recently took a trip to Vancouver Canada where I used to live, and had dinner at one of my favorite downtown bistro's. I was amazed at the wine list. Amazingly bad wine for way too much money. Who wants to enjoy a $15 entre with a bottle of Rosemont Shiraz which costs $40?! So I drank Stella Artois instead. If I can't have decent wine at a reasonable price, I'm just going to drink beer instead :) Yes, you might have become a wine snob, but that’s not such a bad thing. I recently took a trip to Vancouver Canada where I used to live, and had dinner at one of my favorite downtown bistro’s. I was amazed at the wine list. Amazingly bad wine for way too much money. Who wants to enjoy a $15 entre with a bottle of Rosemont Shiraz which costs $40?! So I drank Stella Artois instead. If I can’t have decent wine at a reasonable price, I’m just going to drink beer instead :)

]]> By: josh http://www.wineinquirer.com/2009/08/have-i-become-a-wine-snob/comment-page-1/#comment-1192 josh Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:50:26 +0000 http://www.wineinquirer.com/?p=1051#comment-1192 All of the admittedly scant research into wine glass sizes and shapes and how they affect wine aromas and tastes suggests that the glass doesn't matter. Let me repeat that for those who have become addicted to Rieddle's version of crack, the wine glass doesn't matter. It's all in our heads. That being said, I'm superstitious so I like to use nice glasses anyway. I also think nicer glasses (larger, elegant, appropriately shaped) add to the overall enjoyment of a particular experience. Thus, while technically bunk, I do like to use decent glasses because, well, I like them. While I don't bat an eye or think snob of anyone who wants nice glasses for wine, I guess I do raise an eyebrow when people can't get over it instantly. When the wine, wine glass or whatever is not to your liking order what is to your liking. Order a beer, an iced tea, a negroni and be happy with what you got. It's not exactly snobbery but it is a bit overly specialized to think that every social food setting requires wine. All of the admittedly scant research into wine glass sizes and shapes and how they affect wine aromas and tastes suggests that the glass doesn’t matter. Let me repeat that for those who have become addicted to Rieddle’s version of crack, the wine glass doesn’t matter. It’s all in our heads.

That being said, I’m superstitious so I like to use nice glasses anyway. I also think nicer glasses (larger, elegant, appropriately shaped) add to the overall enjoyment of a particular experience. Thus, while technically bunk, I do like to use decent glasses because, well, I like them.

While I don’t bat an eye or think snob of anyone who wants nice glasses for wine, I guess I do raise an eyebrow when people can’t get over it instantly. When the wine, wine glass or whatever is not to your liking order what is to your liking. Order a beer, an iced tea, a negroni and be happy with what you got.

It’s not exactly snobbery but it is a bit overly specialized to think that every social food setting requires wine.

]]> By: admin http://www.wineinquirer.com/2009/08/have-i-become-a-wine-snob/comment-page-1/#comment-1178 admin Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:17:22 +0000 http://www.wineinquirer.com/?p=1051#comment-1178 Apart from all the decor that is part of the wine and food experience, my aim, always, is to share with company..........that's what wine and food are for... Apart from all the decor that is part of the wine and food experience, my aim, always, is to share with company……….that’s what wine and food are for…

]]> By: El Jefe http://www.wineinquirer.com/2009/08/have-i-become-a-wine-snob/comment-page-1/#comment-1138 El Jefe Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:35:29 +0000 http://www.wineinquirer.com/?p=1051#comment-1138 hi Jim - I've consumed wines from a variety of containers, including the bottle itself. I absolutely agree that the aromas and flavors are different between a nice stem vs. a water glass vs. right from the bottle. But I think the thing to remember is that in most situations the wine is not the star, it is a social seasoning. And while it does cause me a little cringe, knowing everything it took to get that wine into that bottle, to see it consumed in a less than perfect way.... what really matters is that you were having fun and food with your friends. If what I made helped you enjoy your food and friends a little more, who cares what kind of glass (or paper cup ;) you drank it from? Cheers! - j hi Jim – I’ve consumed wines from a variety of containers, including the bottle itself. I absolutely agree that the aromas and flavors are different between a nice stem vs. a water glass vs. right from the bottle.

But I think the thing to remember is that in most situations the wine is not the star, it is a social seasoning. And while it does cause me a little cringe, knowing everything it took to get that wine into that bottle, to see it consumed in a less than perfect way…. what really matters is that you were having fun and food with your friends. If what I made helped you enjoy your food and friends a little more, who cares what kind of glass (or paper cup ;) you drank it from?

Cheers! – j

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