Brilliant. When I speak too much technical to my customers, they mentally check out but I love the technical talk when I speak/taste to other wine peeps. Knowing how to manage both is key in all situations.
Brilliantly argued. This quote sums up my work as a wine educator and writer; “Wine suffers when this sense of authority says “I can taste better than you” rather than “I can contextualise what I taste better than you”.” I strive to dispel ‘better’ and replace it with ‘contextualizing’ everyday.
Well said! I wonder if memory and stamina during tastings play roles too. Do you find that you remain able to distinguish the first from the 10th wine as you taste the 11th?
Brilliant. When I speak too much technical to my customers, they mentally check out but I love the technical talk when I speak/taste to other wine peeps. Knowing how to manage both is key in all situations.
Brilliantly argued. This quote sums up my work as a wine educator and writer; “Wine suffers when this sense of authority says “I can taste better than you” rather than “I can contextualise what I taste better than you”.” I strive to dispel ‘better’ and replace it with ‘contextualizing’ everyday.
Well said! I wonder if memory and stamina during tastings play roles too. Do you find that you remain able to distinguish the first from the 10th wine as you taste the 11th?