It seems that wine is revered somehow and taken to be a mark of culture and sophistication when drank. Is it because of its history? Culture surrounding it? Surely not because of some intrinsic value; any two bits will buy you a bottle of Merlot these days.
My wild theory is that wine can only be grown by those close to civilization, or those with enough riches and landspace to support what would be an only mildly valuable crop (grapes, natch) on its own. Hence, an aristocratic habit which is then admired by the bourgeoisie.
Nowadays it seems that skill in identifying wines is a mark of sophistication, as well as being a wine grower. It seems to be relegated to an older and perhaps more "distinguished" demographic.
2006-06-27 19:55:44 · 6 answers · asked by Snickles 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
It takes a lot to be successful at producing wine. It takes months to years to create the perfect bottle of wine. It is an art form to some. Wines are unique and different and this is one reason it is so special. Wine grown in rare areas could be more expensive, just like a rare gem. Wines can be extremely expensive so only those with good money can afford to drink certain wines. Yes there is some very cheap wine out there and the average person can go grab a bottle down the street at any time. But these are not good wines. Once you have tried several types of wine you will see how much better the more expensive ones are. They are aged and stored at specific temps. The soil the grapes are grown in has to be tended. There are many many things that go in to making wine. If you have never been to a winery you should check one out!
2006-06-28 08:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by this_girl_is_lost 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow... that's pretty impressive lingo! Are those your words, or did you copy them from someone else?
Anyway, wine, (if you know anything at all about it), is a very complex subject, (believe it or not?). But, if you've never even been to a "wine tasting", I'm afraid any answer here to your inquisition would be futile! It's like... where does one start in educating a novice on the complexities of fine wine? From the inexpensive, simple Merlots, to the high-bucks Cabs and Bordeaus, (not to mention the some of the fine Italian wines!).
I can't say anymore here. Go look through some books on the subject, and/or go to some wine tastings and get a feel for what you're obviously missing.
2006-06-28 03:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by love_2b_curious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine is basically a european invention. And europeans colonised the world, insisting that their style and culture, is superior to the rest. They have drilled it well into the colonised people that their ways are civilised, and rest is all uncivilised. Therefore, wine, cheese, various meats and their cooking styles, etc, are considered civilised. That is all there is to it.
If you look at it with some intelligence, well, wine is a fermented food. Cheese too is a fermented food. Beer as well. Several types of meat based food are also fermented.
Fermentation means made rotten in a controlled manner.
No way can rot be considered civilised.
You are better off pondering over the tastes of much superior, and civilised drinks and foods, and leave the rotten foods like wine, cheese, cured meats, beer, yeast laden breads, etc for the uncivilised.
2006-06-28 03:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by hmcjsr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe cuz its a delicasy
2006-06-28 02:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Nick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it can be so expensive I guess
2006-06-28 02:57:53 · answer #5 · answered by ~∂Їβ~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude, i think you're reading way too much into it...
2006-06-29 14:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by kc_brig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋