Wine Quote by Mary Roach
““All are wines Wagner himself enjoys. At least one is under $10 and two are over $50. “Over the past eighteen years, every time,” he told me, “the least expensive wine averages the highest ranking, and the most expensive two finish at the bottom.” In 2011, a Gallo cabernet scored the highest average rating, and a Chateau Gruaud Larose (which retails from between $60 and $70) took the bottom””
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Book of General Ignorance", 2011
Wine ratings often defy price expectations; cheaper wines can rank higher than expensive ones.
In simple terms: Price doesn't guarantee quality.
Key Takeaway
Judge wine by taste, not label.
Themes
consumer behavior
economics
perception
quality
bias
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
informative
humorous
When to use this quote
- wine tasting events
- shopping decisions
- restaurant menus
Key Concepts
price-quality paradox
rating systems
marketing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does branding affect your choices?
- Can you trust expert ratings?
A Different Perspective
Cheap wines may be overlooked due to bias.
