Follow up on "Three Perspectives on Cult Cabernets"
In a recent post, , Three Perspectives on Cult Cabernets Alder Yarrow of Vinography rose the question if Cult Cabernet Sauvignons are worth the price. More specifically, he examined if a $100 bottle of wine is ten times better than a $10 one. This is a difficult question that elicits strong opinions on both sides.
Many wine lovers that I have spoken to are looking for “deals” first and foremost. When they drink an outstanding wine, if it is expensive, there is a certain amount of guilt associated with the experience. On the other hand, some wine drinkers exculsively associate price with quality. They cannot bring themselves to enjoy a “cheaper” wine, even if it is superb. As Alder argues, it really is a personal issue and depends on many factors.
For my part, there are certain wines that have really been groundbreaking for me, and are worth their high price tags. But I enjoy finding the diamond in the rough as well; but for different reasons.
Comments & Reviews
November 13, 2006 | Joe Birtchings
In most cases, i think that a hundred dollar bottle of wine is 10 times better than a 10 dollar bottle. However, certain cases exist when this is not the case of course. Like when the wine is grossly overpriced (ie: some napa valley cabs)or when the 10 dollar wine is underpriced. But these are exceptions to the rule in my opinion.
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