When I first began to consume wine as a novice in the 1960s, I had no idea how many forms it could take and how complicated the subject can be once you get into it even on a cursory basis.
The confusing nature of wine really hit home after I had been writing a wine column for about 20 years. I became friendly with a couple that adored wine. The wife was enamored with chardonnay, but after several visits to their home, it was evident that she really liked only one kind of chardonnay.
She had never been exposed to anything else. So, she was confused when I brought over a bottle of a French Chablis. "What's that?" she asked with a frown, obviously not pleased with the wine.
Updated: Wed Feb 16, 2022