Ability Quote by Kent Bach

Wine is not just an object of pleasure, but an object of knowledge; and the pleasure depends on the knowledge.

— Roger Scruton

Yes, expertise puts on in position to have further, cognitive pleasures, but these pleasures are distinct from the sensory pleasure of tasting wines

— Kent Bach

While wine may be only a drink, it is also one of the most complex sensory pleasures we enjoy. It is as cerebral as…

— Natalie MacLean

Your knowledge of wine is almost as impressive as your use of it to disguise your alcoholism.

— Anonymous

The goal in tasting wine is not to "find" the same aromas and flavors some other taster is describing. If you hone your own…

— Marvin Shanken

You do not need to be an expert, or even particularly interested in wine, in order to enjoy drinking it. But tasting is not…

— Michael Broadbent

A person with increasing knowledge and sensory education may derive infinite enjoyment from wine.

— Ernest Hemingway

We shouldn't confuse the pleasure of being articulate about wine, of being able to describe the distinctive features of a wine, with the non-verbal…

— Kent Bach

Wine lovers know that putting some effort into understanding and appreciating wine pays big dividends. Skillful tasting unlocks wine's treasures. It adds an extra…

— Marvin Shanken

Wine makes a man better pleased with himself. I do not say that it makes him more pleasing to others.

— Samuel Johnson

Wine, like life, is meant to be enjoyed.

— Richard Branson

Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say it makes him more pleasing to others.

— Samuel Johnson