Why does wine never taste like what it says on the bottle?

Question

so what kind of red wine is sweet and tastes great. i mean i drink manischewitz now but its soo syrupy sweet. i want something better, much better

Answer 1

because marketing firms write the labels...

Answer 2

If you're into drinking Manischevitz(sp), my guess as to why wine never tastes like it says on the bottle is because your palette has not yet developed. After time and enough bottles, you will be able to discern subtle flavors in wine.

Another thing to try is to read the Windows of the World Wine Course book. It'll tell you how you're "supposed" to drink wine so you can fully "taste" wine.

In the meantime, you can try a nice chianti. They're always good and reasonably priced.

Answer 3

Most Zinfandels and Cabernets I've had taste like their label says.

But I had a Gewertzraminer  once that must have been corked - the nose on that was like a bad baby's butt!

Or maybe you know absolutely about wine.

Maybe you know more about whine!

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Answer 4

cause if the bottle said this wine tastes like $**t u wouldnt buy it

Answer 5

It LOOSELY tastes like what it says if it's mediocre wine. Plus, it's alcohol, so you're going to get that taste in there that nearly overwhelms everything else.

Answer 6

i have no idea