Hit and Miss.

“Why would anyone spend that much on a bottle of wine? You can’t even taste the difference!”

An argument I often hear when people question the amount I may have spent on any particular bottle. I am not saying this argument is wrong, just that it is fundamentally redundant.

First of all, I think this perception comes from a lack of exposure to ‘good wine’, not necessarily that cheaper wines are all of the same quality as more expensive ones.

Not All Great Wine is Expensive.

Enjoying wine can be an expensive hobby. While it is true that price isn't always an indication of quality, it can be a good indication of the processes winemakers follow in order to produce their wine. Whatever the quality of the wine in the bottle, you can be sure that the more expensive bottles are subject to scrutinies that enhance the final product. If you ever find yourself in a bottle shop, unsure of what to buy, it can help to know some of these processes and the benefits they provide.