Why pay more for wine?
Written By: Randy Torban on Fri, Aug 21st 2009
Today’s inexpensive wines are better than ever. So what’s with that guy who always orders the priciest bottle? Is he just showing off, or are there legitimate reasons some wines are more expensive than others?Over the past few decades, winemakers all over the world have utilized high-tech equipment, and have employed sophisticated techniques to help ensure that consumers aren’t buying bum bottles. Armed with experience and the latest technology , they can inexpensively produce oceans of enjoyable wines. It all adds up to store shelves being jam-packed with consistently good wines at bargain prices. But what really differentiates the bargain wines from the “top-shelf” bottles?Aside from simply being fun to drink, a good wine meets recognizable standards. First off, it should be “varietally correct,” tasting like the grape or grapes from which it is made. A good wine also won’t have any unpleasant flavors or aromas. An alcoholic bu... read more
