Some say good wine comes with age, especially when it comes to reds. But lately I've been hearing the newer the better. And I'm having a heck of a time selling Elliston Wines because of that theory. One example is a wine bar I went to a few weeks ago. The guy LOVED Banknote (and who wouldn't? It's a brilliant wine). But he kept hemming and hawing over Elliston, saying his clientelle doesn't care for older vintages... they care more about what's gonna get them drunk. Well, let me say this, if you're looking for a wine to get you drunk, Elliston's Merlot at 14% alcohol is probably your best option... even if it is only a 1999.
So I'm not blogging to complain or make fun of people's preferences. I'm writing this time for a sort of, have YOUR say. When it comes to wine, do you care about the year on the label? And if so, why?
Monday, September 28, 2009
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