
When you see the photo of the wine box do you think?
A, “Oh no, not another article on boxed wine, it’s only the dregs in the box you know”?
B, “Boxed wine, not in my life time”?
C, “Oh look, it’s the same one as we drink”?
If you answered A, or B, then you have to ask yourself if you might be a bit of a wine snob.
Wine snobs (WS) are a different breed and there are many breeds:
There’s the WS that doesn't know an awful lot about wine but can afford the more expensive bottles, has a designer cellar filled with only high scoring wines, never drinks cheap wine and makes a point of name or vintage dropping whenever possible.
There’s also the WS who knows a bit about wine and wants everyone else to know it. They hold court at parties swirling, sniffing, talking grapes and fermentation while those around pretend to be interested while trying to get away. Not to be confused with the wine geek who is very knowledgeable and goes in search of obscure wines from obscure places, just because they can.
Then there’s old school WS; Claret only and if it’s not French it’s not worth drinking. They think that screw caps are the devil and will never EVER drink wine that comes from a plastic container.
Finally there’s Regular Joe (RJ) who can’t be classed as a wine snob but is worthy of a mention. RJ likes a glass or two, often more. They are keen to learn a bit more about wine so that they can try new types, especially the ones that go on sale in the supermarket. They don’t really care what the wine comes in as long as it tastes good, doesn’t cost a fortune and goes well with curries.
Comments
by Louise @ Willun... (not verified) May 23, 2015 Permalink
Your wine philosophy - that it's about what tastes good to you - is mine too.
I suppose I'me closest to the wine nerd, because we live, work & socialise with others who live & work in a wine region.
But I'm certainly not against wine in a box, in fact I've had a few good ones! A great Aussie invention.
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Cheers!
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by Nicole - Champa... (not verified) May 24, 2015 Permalink
I am definitely a wine geek. I love to talk about wine but particularly adapting it to whoever I am talking to, pausing regularly so that if they want to change the conversation or ask a question, they can. I have that new career enthusiasm about wine.
Sadly, in Melbourne (Australia) the WS is the Sommelier norm rather than the exception. There is plenty of sneering when someone orders a NZ Sauv Blanc (most definitely the largest selling varietal in this country). I have even been shot down in wine education sessions when I have asked questions of some of these Somms. They are causing damage to the industry!
by di May 24, 2015 Permalink
I totally agree Nicole, there's wine out there for every taste and just because someone says it's "not good" or "poor quality" doesn't mean to say that it is.
Things are changing in terms of snobbiness in the industry, slowly but surely, thanks to people like us.
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