Who’s right? Only your opinion counts when tasting wine

Most wine critics will tell you that only your opinion counts. We can only guide you to discover what you like. Our job is to help you discover what satisfies your palate. Frequently I tell people that if you like cauliflower and I like broccoli, we may not like the same wine. The same goes for red sauce and alfredo sauce. Given that, every wine I like you may not like just because our tastes are different. So our job as wine reviewers is to identify wines that are well made. Wines that have superior bouquets, wonderful balance, very good flavors, pleasant and lengthy finishes should appeal to the majority of wine drinkers. This is what I strive to bring you at KensWineGuide.com

Even the critics frequently disagree. I throw out hundreds of wines before I select the ones I choose to list in Ken’s Wine Guide. I read more on wine than the average person. You would not believe how different the reviews vary from one professional to another. Even at our monthly blind tastings, we have several differing opinions on the same wine. That is why we average the scores at KensWineGuide.com. When we do finally get several professionals to agree, we feel that we have found a wine that we can strongly recommend. It still may vary in overall appeal, but the wine will be either Very Good or Excellent and the difference will vary mostly based upon taste.

The bottom line is that consumers appreciate advice that leads to consistent satisfaction. This is what every reviewer should strive for. Our average scoring system yields superior results. Fringe wines don’t usually make the list. Your satisfaction is what really counts.

Enjoy and Cheers,
Ken

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