Originally Posted by
MileKing
..........Wine preferences, like food, are of course very much dependent on one's tastes. Ratings/reviews fromWine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, etc. are interesting to look at and can provide useful information, but they are no substitute for the individual's palate.
IMO the are marketing tools and nothing more. I doubt if the authors ever taste the majority of wines rated or converse with people who did.
MisterNice