If it is not already clear, most of what I taste is purchased with my own funds. I toyed with the idea of samples, but I found the implicit obligation uncomfortable. . . The only thing that might change my chastity is an offer to taste the newest releases from DRC or Leroy. . .Which leads to question of what I drink and why. . . I've scribbled on an index card thirteen things that I might consider. The glaring omission is of course cost, this does factor, but as most of my purchases these days are single bottles, it is something that I can usually overlook.
Regarding the graph above, on the horizontal axis is a plus and minus one. Plus one signifies something that would make me purchase a bottle.
I have a closure bias, a screwcap or vinolok or diam will make me more favourably disposed. I only wish producers opting for Diam would mention this on their labels. It's almost impossible to work out otherwise.
Terroir is a positive. I'm more inclined to purchase something from a single vineyard from an area of repute, but this on its own is not enough to seal the deal. I've forgotten to mention vintage - which is something that I think about for more expensive bottles (>$A30 wines).
Small formats are always catching my eye. I've moaned on about this before. . .
Labels - I'm a sucker for clever and novel critter free designs. Some recent wins - 1, 2 and losses.
An interesting story is almost irresistible. This could be a positive review, an Aussie wine maker making Burgundy or Blaufrankish (or a Burgundian making Aussie Pinot). . . or just an alternate variety in a traditional area.
Curiosity has much to answer for. Why else have I purchased Aligote, Spatburgundger and Gros manseng. . . Likewise with brand. It's not so much for show, but more an interest in why the given reputation.
8 comments:
A biodynamic,alternative variety from a reputed winery, bottled in half bottles and sealed with a screwcap.
Now there is a wine that would score highly on the Winosapien bias scale.
I'd buy such a thing!
Andrew,
If only Vanya Cullen made a Margaux or Michael Dillon a Mersault. . .
I've enjoyed your wine blog very much. It's incredibly complete as well as exciting. Your enthusiasm is contagious! I've linked your site to mine. You can see my blog at:http://bottlestoppers.blogspot.com/. I hope to learn much from you.
Bob
Bob,
Sure and thanks for the comment. I've done the same.
Andrew,
While I'm awake - I've missed an h - should be Michael Dhillon. . .
Never would have guessed you were positively biased towards biodynamics Ed. Any specific reason?
Looks like neutral on BD to me? Or what I like to call being amphibious.
GW
Yes, you're right GW. Even with Ed's excellent graphic I was capable of misreading it. Strange that I would, as nuetral or amphibious is where I would have guessed him to be.
I might also add these are the variables that effect my purchasing decision - hopefully not what I am tasting. . .
Re BioD - I've had some delicious biodynamic wines, but on it's own, without pedegree and other factors, it is not enough to make me buy. If I had the funds I would buy Leroy etc etc for reasons other than its biodynamic status
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