Here’s a dilemma: I found this tasty Loire Valley red, but there’s not much made and it’s hard to find. Should I share it with you anyway, dear readers?
Personally I quite like hearing about artisanal wines like this even if their production volume is tiny. It’s a good way to give exposure to small winemakers who make high quality juice, but have a limited marketing budget, and if I really really want it, I can still track it down. And who knows, with a larger audience you might find someone who happens to live near one of their retailers!
Thanks, George! I wasn't sure how others would feel about this question - I felt particularly triggered when I realized that the wine I enjoyed so much was so hard to track down! So I'm glad to hear affirming thoughts from you and others. Much appreciated.
Part of the answer to this dilemma might be to write about purchasing decisions for small quantity products. Other than price and a willingness to play wine roulette, are there any other considerations that you use in selecting a wine for which there may be limited information?
Anthony, that's a good idea! I do try to include information about the wines that I review, both about the producer and more generally about the regions and grapes involved in that particular wine. I appreciate your suggestion and will keep it handy!
Personally I quite like hearing about artisanal wines like this even if their production volume is tiny. It’s a good way to give exposure to small winemakers who make high quality juice, but have a limited marketing budget, and if I really really want it, I can still track it down. And who knows, with a larger audience you might find someone who happens to live near one of their retailers!
Thanks, George! I wasn't sure how others would feel about this question - I felt particularly triggered when I realized that the wine I enjoyed so much was so hard to track down! So I'm glad to hear affirming thoughts from you and others. Much appreciated.
Part of the answer to this dilemma might be to write about purchasing decisions for small quantity products. Other than price and a willingness to play wine roulette, are there any other considerations that you use in selecting a wine for which there may be limited information?
Anthony, that's a good idea! I do try to include information about the wines that I review, both about the producer and more generally about the regions and grapes involved in that particular wine. I appreciate your suggestion and will keep it handy!