tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021260209826890504.post5637909724330672132..comments2023-11-03T06:21:36.510-07:00Comments on Swami of Umami: The Great Cabernet Debate: Hypersensitive vs. Tolerant TastersTim Hanni MWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172259599335529027noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021260209826890504.post-76809179877829651572010-02-02T09:00:40.680-08:002010-02-02T09:00:40.680-08:00Tim,
I wonder if the wine "experts" all ...Tim,<br />I wonder if the wine "experts" all agree on the same flavor of ice cream?? Or like the same pieces of art?? Isn't that what it comes down to, or own preferences relate to our physiology, and to our experiences in life- all bundled together to tell us if something is "good" or not. <br />It would be quite handy if the "experts" would agree to be tested, and to look at the science behind what you are saying. But then, they might have to change their minds, and realize that half the world tastes things differently than they do, and neither side is right or wrong! <br />Keep up the good work!<br />Mary RoccaMary Roccahttp://www.roccawines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021260209826890504.post-31422626394056857272010-01-31T10:32:35.907-08:002010-01-31T10:32:35.907-08:00Hi Tim:
When I hear your discussion on the topic ...Hi Tim:<br /><br />When I hear your discussion on the topic of palate sensitivity, the following questions always comes to my mind: Are there not archetypal styles of wine - we can use Cabernet for discussion - that have passed the test of time, we can hold up as best examples of wine making and viticulture practices? I do understand that in certain regions wine making and viticulture practices have changed dramatically over time (E.g Chianti) But the new wines like Super Tuscans still aspire to a style that has been well established. If there are no benchmarks for a wine style, and we should reserve all judgment about a wine based on people's varying palate sensitivity, then it seems we have no grounds to judge anything. A 17% alcohol Napa Cab aged for 4 years in new American Oak? It's not an abomination, its just your palate sensitivity showing! No matter the number of taste buds one posses, palates are trained by experience and guided by intellect. In my 20's, I didn't like certain qualities of most French wines, but I learned to understand and enjoy the flavor components. <br /><br />See you in Napa soon,<br /><br />Best regards, <br /><br />Jon WollenhauptJon Wollenhaupthttp://www.excelmeetings.comnoreply@blogger.com