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Great thread... and even better subject...

I think there is no need to personalize this... In my view its actually about calibrating your palate. It may be Parker, or Wine Spectator... or your local wine merchant. Find someone that has a palate that you respect and then calibrate it to your own taste. Once you find someone that "works" for you... then follow him/her. Its not an easy process, but it is worth it. Think of it like finding the right shrink, or the perfect spouse...