Does the cost of wine...?

Question

...matter in regards to taste etc?

Answer 1

Some people my think so, but it's a definate NO - it depends on the grape, how long it's been aged, where it's from, how is packaged, color of the bottle etc....some wines under 10 dollars are considered the best!

Answer 2

Good question. I asked that of a wine expert in a wine shop. I was trying not to spend too much money, but I didn't want my choice to taste like c r a p either. In a wine shop there are usually descriptions, ratings, etc. that help make a choice, then you can pick from those choices based on those things and price. I had picked one I thought was interesting, but was leary of the lower price. So I asked: "I'm a little concerned about the low price, how is this wine? The answer was something like: "A lower price doesn't always mean it isn't a decent wine." So I keep that in mind when I'm shopping for wines. I'm lucky to have a great place to go where ratings and descriptions are a big help, so I rarely have to even ask. But if you don't have that luxury, ask.

(And if anyone lives in Fairfield Cty in CT... I highly recommend Stew Leonard's wine store. The help there is phenominal, as well as the selection of wines and beers.)

Answer 3

I've tasted some vintage GrandCru class wines from Bordeaux that cost $100s per bottle. One of these was the best wine, ever (by far). I have also had some $30 per bottle wine that was almost as good as the $200 wine. Most of the wine in my 'cellar' cost under $15 and it is all good, to my taste buds.

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Answer 4

No, not necessarily. The price is highly affected by how mcuh is produced.

for example, if the vineyard is very small and can only produce a small quantity of wine, then those bottles tend to be expensive. But, it doesn't mean they are good.

I have had great $8 bottles of wine and crappy $30 bottles.

Answer 5

Generally, but there's tons of exceptions to the rule. There's plenty of great wines in the 8-15 range that are quite superb. I love Yellowtail, Barefoot Cellars, Blackstone, Columbia Crest to name a few.