In defense of the amateur palate

摘要

Let's set the scene. You just tasted the same wine that some well known wine critic raved about but you can't understand what all the fuss is about. However, the critic must be right...he is an expert, a professional critic. To make matters worse, youalso notice that numerical wine scores differ among esteemed wine critics. What's going on? Who is right? The same thing happened with that blowhard obnoxious neighbor of yours next door. He raved about a bargain wine he found in a big box wine shop and urges you to buy a case. You sample it, and again...what's all the fuss about? This all-too-common variation in quality evaluations is very upsetting. Who is right? The answer is... all of you.