$12 bottle of wine vs. $55 bottle of wine
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The only thing I know about choosing wine is DON'T choose Ontario. There's a reason we don't export the stuff.
I agree to disagree.
Flat Rock's Twisted line ( white/red/rose) or most of Calamus Estate Wines are worth exploring.
You should try the J Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet it's almost just as good just a little less sweet and if I remember correctly it's about $25
Then call me extremely lucky lol, iv never had an Ontario wine I didn't like. My friend works for the LCBO she is the one who recommended me to start trying them, and so far im always impressed.
Depends on what OPs reasoning is
Can you tell the difference? Most likely yes
I'm sure there are some people with no taste but most could tell
The more relevant question (which I think is what OP was alluding to)
Is the $55 bottle that much better than the $12
Again I suspect the answer is yes, simply because the $12 bottle is such low end
If you compared a $3000 bottle vs a $100 bottle I suspect most could not tell the difference
Can you tell the difference? Most likely yes
I'm sure there are some people with no taste but most could tell
The more relevant question (which I think is what OP was alluding to)
Is the $55 bottle that much better than the $12
Again I suspect the answer is yes, simply because the $12 bottle is such low end
If you compared a $3000 bottle vs a $100 bottle I suspect most could not tell the difference
The comment that a $12 bottle of wine is never as good as a $20 bottle of wine is a sweeping generalization. I seem to remember reading about a $5 bottle of wine ( US ) that fooled te experts in a taste testing with wines from $5 to $80. There are good wines in both the $12 and $20 range, it also depends on taste. For Christmas I gave away a many bottles of Codorniu Clasico Brut ( sparkling wine )
A friend of mine called me today and told me she was skiing at Mont Orford, Quebec over the New Years and she brought along my gift of the sparking wine. It was packed in snow all day and brought out to toast in the new year. She told me everyone was impressed and wanted to know what brand of Champagne it was. Lower prices does not always mean less quality or enjoyment.
I highly recommend :
Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 ( red ) $12.95 LCBO
I shy away both from $12 and $55 wines...
I find a lot of good wines and some excellent ones in the $18 to $30 range... but you have to do your research and know and understand your own tastes.
Understanding which grape varieties float your boat is the most important first consideration: Cabs? Merlot? Pinot Noir? Malbec? Chardonnay? Sauvignon Blanc? Pinot Grigio? etc., etc., etc...
Then start looking at different countries and regions... then specific vineyards and/or shippers. It is not that difficult once you get the hang of it... and you will likely find out only by experimenting...
As for Ontario wines, more than our fair share of rot gut like everywhere else, but some truly excellent. I find Hidden Bench is a great resource but they tend towards the $40 to $50 range or more...
Perry
I find a lot of good wines and some excellent ones in the $18 to $30 range... but you have to do your research and know and understand your own tastes.
Understanding which grape varieties float your boat is the most important first consideration: Cabs? Merlot? Pinot Noir? Malbec? Chardonnay? Sauvignon Blanc? Pinot Grigio? etc., etc., etc...
Then start looking at different countries and regions... then specific vineyards and/or shippers. It is not that difficult once you get the hang of it... and you will likely find out only by experimenting...
As for Ontario wines, more than our fair share of rot gut like everywhere else, but some truly excellent. I find Hidden Bench is a great resource but they tend towards the $40 to $50 range or more...
Perry
This
Also it's easier to find value whites that taste ok than value reds. Unfortunately I much prefers the reds. Argentina (malbec and cabs) and Spain (riojas) seem to have consistently have some of the best values for reds in the new release vintage section. I personal favs are Aussie shiraz and California cabs or even zins. . If you are unsure a help could to find a wine with a rating of at least 90 to 92. While you may not agree with the relative ratings between wines it will help you avoid the real clunkers.
The wine industry is steeped in tradition, perception and much pretense. It would be very difficult for any country that is relatively new to wine production to produce a product for export as t each local market is already saturated. National pride would be the greatest barrier preventing Ontario from finding an export market, not the quality of the wines as Ontario like many other regions around the world is able to produce very decent wines. The "label drinkers" would never agree to this point. I drank twice with a lady from Spain who has been in Canada for almost two years now who swore up and down that California wines were horrible and she never thought much about Ontario even producing wines. This is her perception and bias.
Your taste buds are affected by many things, and honestly, most people can not discern the difference in various flavours and tastes, in foods, drinks, and yes even pussy.
That being said, nothing can really compare to a nice $100 bottle of red from Bordeaux. I've enjoyed many a wine bottle from Ontario for a great price but once you try and really taste a fine Bordeaux, well, it's like drinking velvet, hard to describe, but the French definitely know their shit.
That being said, nothing can really compare to a nice $100 bottle of red from Bordeaux. I've enjoyed many a wine bottle from Ontario for a great price but once you try and really taste a fine Bordeaux, well, it's like drinking velvet, hard to describe, but the French definitely know their shit.
LOL...Never heard of it! Is it served in a box?I guess you would turn down a bottle of Chateau Petrus then.
Generally speaking, I try to avoid wines that I can neither spell not pronounce.
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