#wine-tasting

so ive been tasting a lot of wines lately and i cant help but wonder whats the real difference between old world and new world wines.. is it just the location or is there something more to it??

tbh i've been thinking about this a lot lately, and imo wine scoring systems are kinda pointless. theyre so subjective and often influenced by the winemakers reputation or the price tag. i recently tasted some amazing wines in tuscany that would probably get low scores from the big critics, but they were perfect for the local cuisine and culture. tbh, i think we should focus more on the experience and the story behind the wine, rather than just the number

so i've been tasting a lot of wines lately and i'm still not sure which i prefer... old world or new world?? i mean, old world wines have that classic taste, but new world wines are so much more experimental... what do you guys think?? is it just me or do new world wines have more flavor??

i had a pinot that was labeled 'oaky' but tasted like... cardboard? or maybe i just need to learn the lingo... anyone else feel like these descriptors are vibes and not actual taste??

so i went to this wine tasting event last weekend and they had the nerve to serve a merlot that was clearly too young. i mean come on, who does that? it was like they just grabbed a random bottle off the shelf without even checking the vintage. and the worst part is everyone around me was oohing and ahhing over it like it was some kind of masterpiece. i swear, some people just dont know the first thing about wine. and another thing, the pours were way too small. i mean, how are you supposed to really appreciate the flavors when you only get a thimbleful? it was pretty frustrating, to be honest.

just opened my first 2024 merlot 750ml from chateau de la vign… pH 3.2 on my new x‑200 digital meter wow

tbh i didn’t expect that

here’s what i did: 1 calibrate meter with 4.0 and 7.0 buffers 2 rinse with distilled water 3 measure at 25°C 4 note the reading 5 compare to typical range 3.0‑3.5 for merlot

this shows it’s on the higher acidity side, good for a crisp finish

if you want to tweak, try a short decant or let it breathe 30 min

also, the bouquet is green apple, blackcurrant, subtle oak finish is medium, a bit silky

i used a 750ml glass, 5 oz pour

if you have a similar bottle, share your pH and notes

my new 2024 merlot is part of the 2024 vintage series, limited 500 bottles

excited to see how it ages

any tips on storage? thanks

so i was at a tasting last week and kept hearing people talk about the legs on the glass i assumed they were talking about the wine's origin or some fancy term for aroma turns out legs are just the droplets that run down the side after you swirl indicating alcohol level i felt kinda dumb when the sommelier explained it tbh i still check the glass for legs out of habit but now i actually know what i’m looking at anyone else had a similar facepalm moment