One of the more interesting things about the wine world is the narrow window most wine drinkers are willing to venture out with their palates. On my YouTube channel, if I post anything about Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon, I get a lot of views. When I go down the unusual varietal road, the views are a lot less. Now, you would think that just viewing something is hardly challenging your palate horizons. Why is it that people avoid watching something if their not familiar with the subject? Isn’t it true that we should all keep on learning? That’s what keeps our minds sharp. My wife loves to challenge me with new information. She is constantly reading out loud about things that she finds interesting, hoping that I will join in the discussion. Most times I do, but I have been guilty of avoiding the discussion, especially when I’m feeling mentally lazy. Believe it or not, I get a bit upset with myself when I do this. If, you are one of those people that say to yourself, “why watch a video about Assyrtiko from Greece? I have no interest in something like that.” Yet, you are a wine drinker. Does that make any sense? There are thousands of grape varietals out there and hundreds that you might find absolutely stunning if you were to give them a chance. Let’s make a goal to not be mentally lazy when it comes to wine. Learn, learn and learn more! I’m not asking you to be a Somm, just an informed wine drinker with a broad palate preference.
I recently perused the latest release of the Wine Enthusiast. The article discussed wines that would age well in your cellar. They had a list of one-hundred wines. I was a bit disturbed by the suggestions. Most of them were from fifty-dollars to two-hundred dollars, with many over the three-hundred-dollar mark. If you have that kind of money to spend on wines for your cellar stock, knock yourselves out. I’m sure there’s a lot out there that can afford such luxuries. I myself, do not have that kind of cash. In fact, the percentage of people who can buy the wines in the aforementioned list is very small. I pride myself in finding wines that will age in your cellar that sell for less than fifty bucks. If you follow me on YouTube, you know what I am talking about. One of my most watched episodes is entitled...”Can you age inexpensive wines.” It’s a subject other than Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon that people are very interested in. Why? The ones who can afford the ultra-premium wines are a tiny percentage of the wine drinkers in the world. However, there is hope for the rest of us. There are many wines available that will age nicely and will not drain your wallet. Stick with me, that’s what I’m all about!
Cheers!
Stan The Wine Man
