[Clemenza]

Speaking as someone who has tasted nearly 1,000 wines, I can say that the most important thing about wine tasting is ENJOYING it! The only reason folks like me throw around terms like terroir and bret is that, much like Star Trek fans, we don't have much of a life. :-(

I will admit that I once bought a "wine cube" at Target when I lived in Seattle (NJ bans the sale of alcohol outside of licensed "package" stores and wineries), and did not care for it. I must admit, however, that it is probably the surest way of keeping wine fresh for a long period of time, and you don't have to worry about infected corks.

Methinks the Gallo's were ahead of their time when they put the screwcap on T-Bird back in the 1950s.

[quantim]

the most important thing about wine tasting is ENJOYING it!

That sir, is the bottom line.

You do realize Clem, that sooner or later you are going to have to capitulate your stance on 'Roo Juice,' nyuk.

Often, the cure is worse than the disease. ;-)

[biff]

E...yeaaaaup, I enjoy a taste of the good stuff from time to time. Just remember, ‘With Ripple Wine, The Party Is Fine’!!!!!
And when ya cain’t find a six of Rip, there is always MD2020 around. A little too fruity for us coinasures but it’ll do when in a pinch.
HeHe.

[montag813]

Methinks the Gallo's were ahead of their time when they put the screwcap on T-Bird back in the 1950s.

I had a $10 New Zealand white with a screwcap last night. It was fabulous. Does it really make any difference?

[ShadowDancer]

LOL. I haven’t had boxed wine in years. But I will tell you this, price doesn’t seem to make a difference to me. What makes a difference to me is growing location. For some reason I cannot stand Australian wines. I will take a bottle of Sutter Home on sale at CVS for $4.99 over that any day. And frankly, enjoy it.