The voice of reason would suggest that all things have a voice.
And so it is that for every wine sipped, there is something to be said.
However, as a bottle of vino can't vocalize for itself, who will speak on its behalf?
Not just one, but many. And most will have different things to say.

This is where the artistic nature of wine is apparent.
Just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, perfection is on the palate of the taster.
In describing the same wine, there are those who will espouse great points & grandiose reviews,
while others will only mention the wine's mediocrity with opposition to expert opinion.
Who is right? Both perhaps. And perhaps that's the way it should be.
After all, a bottle of wine is like a piece of art. It ignites a conversation.

A single thirty second description of wine can lead to an hour of dialogue.
Take a look at the examples below:

Example #1: Ghost Hill Cellars 2010 Pinot Noir Blanc (described by Rebecca Marie Pittock Shouldis)

"...a bewitching bouquet of tangerine & lime with wildflowers..."
The flavor profile defined with tangerine, lime & wildflowers was given depth with its manner noted as 'bewitching'.

Example #2: CAW 2008 Pinot Noir (described by Norma Coats)

"...seamless texture..."
I suppose she could have said that the wine was 'smooth', but 'seamless texture' says far more.

Today, let's raise our glasses to using words worthy of the wines we love.
Let's also toast to opposing opinions that create conversations in which neither side is right or wrong.

Cheers,
Allie Merrick
NW Wine Correspondent
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