[dotti34]

Guiness, does the price of a wine mean that it is superior if it costs a lot - I don't think so. There are wine snobs who think they sound so well-educated on the subject when they rave on and make comments like you have quoted. If I wanted to consume grass I would go out on the lawn, there's plenty there.

From a personal point-of-view I do not like red wine - absolutely hate it, and can't understand anyone enjoying this. However, I do like sweet, white, Moscato - which most wine snobs would turn their nose up at, throwing up their hands in horror - but do I care what others think, no! I have what I enjoy not what someone else says is 'earthy, grassy, with a touch of this or that'. Don't mind some other white wines but the sweeter the better.

So, with regard to your question, I haven't a clue as to who decides on the valuation of a bottle of wine, just pour yourself a glass of what you like and enjoy.

By the way, I absolutely detest beer....oops! I bet that brings a comment or two.