DISQUS

Catavino: How to be a Wine Expert

  • Erin · 2 years ago
    I also read that piece and thought it was absolutely absurd. If you wanted to call it "how to become a pompous ass in 28 days", then perhaps it was right on the money. To expect that anyone, even if they are willing to fork over hundreds of dollars just because they can, would appreciate the Tattinger (using it as an intro to wine? PSHH!) is ridiculous. The article is essentially turning happy followers into money-tossing dopes, who still know very little about wine other than what is the most expensive (and hence best right?), and who they should listen to (RP).


    It takes far more skill to recognize value, and I'm not talking just dollars. Moleskine...honestly.
  • Bill · 2 years ago
    G, a thoroughly enjoyable article. You do indignant outrage and humorous sarcasm with the best! Nice photo at the top. Did Ryan take it?
  • Erin · 2 years ago
    I also read that piece and thought it was absolutely absurd. If you wanted to call it "how to become a pompous ass in 28 days", then perhaps it was right on the money. To expect that anyone, even if they are willing to fork over hundreds of dollars just because they can, would appreciate the Tattinger (using it as an intro to wine? PSHH!) is ridiculous. The article is essentially turning happy followers into money-tossing dopes, who still know very little about wine other than what is the most expensive (and hence best right?), and who they should listen to (RP).

    It takes far more skill to recognize value, and I'm not talking just dollars. Moleskine...honestly.
  • Janelle · 2 years ago
    Well, maybe they have got THE formula to becoming a wine expert. Have you actually tried it? Maybe if I followed their advice I really WOULD become a wine expert in just 28 days! You never know if you dont try it! Thanks for the Moleskine link, I'm gonna get one!
  • Janelle · 2 years ago
    Well, maybe they have got THE formula to becoming a wine expert. Have you actually tried it? Maybe if I followed their advice I really WOULD become a wine expert in just 28 days! You never know if you dont try it! Thanks for the Moleskine link, I'm gonna get one!