Wine drinkers 'follow their own path in life'

[Gifted Gourmet]

article from SF Gate

Wine drinkers are confident, savvy adventure seekers, new study commissioned by San Francisco's Wine Institute. 

Be open to new experiences

Follow their own path in life

Be confident and information-savvy consumers

Desire intangibles, experiences and emotions

Have their life priorities in order

Eschew brands as badges

Which of these describe you as a wine drinker?

[Carolyn Tillie]

article from SF Gate

Wine drinkers are confident, savvy adventure seekers, new study commissioned by San Francisco's Wine Institute. 

Be open to new experiences

Follow their own path in life

Be confident and information-savvy consumers

Desire intangibles, experiences and emotions

Have their life priorities in order

Eschew brands as badges

Which of these describe you as a wine drinker?

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They didn't include Lush....

[jsolomon]

"Swiller"

[Gifted Gourmet]

okay, okay .. let's move from your personal and succinct epitaphs, Lush and Swiller, to the article itself ...

The research confirmed that wine consumers look to personal recommendations as the most prized sources of information. Trusted friends and family

Nearly 40 percent of wine consumers reported receiving wine information from publications, 

the value of wineries' investments in tasting rooms, visits to a winery are among the most powerful influences in a purchase decision

Do you make decisions based upon personal recommendations, publications, and/or tasting room forays?

[Florida Jim]

Which of these describe you as a wine drinker?

My badge is openly and intangibly prioritized so that my emotional path follows branded adventures.

I eschew lushes, too and never drink wine at lunch (hic).

Best, Jim

[Carolyn Tillie]

Which of these describe you as a wine drinker?

My badge is openly and intangibly prioritized so that my emotional path follows branded adventures.

I eschew lushes, too and never drink wine at lunch (hic).

Best, Jim

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Jim, it is the Zinfandel on the cornflakes for breakfast that will really get you!

[Rebel Rose]

Unfortunately, Melissa, the problem with us free thinkers is that we could care less and seldom take seriously any articles that describe us as free thinkers. Because, like, we're outside the box. Knocking. Looking for the latch and not finding it . . .

I would have to concur with desiring intangible experiences, which pretty much sums up eGullet and the amount of time I spend in the General Food Forum.

I foresee a wine forum skit in our near future featuring the antics of JLush and Ben Swiller.

[jsolomon]

Desire intangibles, experiences and emotions

Have their life priorities in order

48% of the respondents were men.

59% of the respondents had worn dresses

I was waiting to see the last two lines there... but alas. They didn't ask the right questions.

[Florida Jim]

Do you make decisions based upon personal recommendations, publications, and/or tasting room forays?

Well, I give you points for trying . . . no, no, I don't believe in points.

Anyway, in answer to your question, I do not read any wine publications (other than Practical Winery and Vineyard), at least none that rate wine. I made the decision to cut all those out several years ago and am much happier without the incessant hype.

I do go to tastings but do not have much faith in them. I find that, since I only drink wine with food, tasting it without, in short sips and against other wines is not a very reliable way to pick dinner winners (hey, I like that . . .).

I listen to personal recommendations from those who know my palate or who enjoy the same style of wines I do but am pretty selective about trying such wines.

Most of my buying decisions are based upon a simple behavior; go to the wine store (or order from the wine store), bring it home and taste it with dinner. If I like it and it fits in the budget, buy more. If I don't, repeat the behavior.

This is a much slower process that those other ones you name but I have come to realize that it is the only one that serves me well.

And that's all the sense you're getting out of me today.

Best, Jim

[Gifted Gourmet]

Unfortunately, Melissa, the problem with us free thinkers is that we could care less and seldom take seriously any articles that describe us as free thinkers.  Because, like, we're outside the box. 

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Of course .. now how I overlooked such a logical explanation certainly beats me ...

Many thanks for this logic, RR!

[JohnL]

They left out the finding that we are all incredibly good looking and so erudite!

(especially after enjoying a few glasses of wine).

[Florida Jim]

They left out the finding that we are all incredibly good looking and so erudite!

(especially after enjoying a few glasses of wine).

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Ah yes, the Mickey Gilley syndrome.

Best, Jim

[GordonCooks]

Drinking wine makes me look smarter to others and that makes me feels more better after the third bottle...like right now. I'm looking and feeling way smart!

[Brad Ballinger]

I buy wine based on two influences -- my own palate and the palates of trusted friends who know what I like. Other than that, I really don't give a you-know-what.

I would like to think most people end up at the same place if they drink enough wine and live long enough.

[Peter Conway]

article from SF Gate

Wine drinkers are confident, savvy adventure seekers, new study commissioned by San Francisco's Wine Institute. 

Which of these describe you as a wine drinker?

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Be open to new experiences. Seek them out and try at least a few new wines every month.

Follow their own path in life Definitely, wherever it leads me.

Be confident and information-savvy consumers Can't always be confident when you are always taking risks. Am info savy, with a great deal of scepticism and irreverence.

Desire intangibles, experiences and emotions What does this mean?? I like my experiences and emotions in tangible form, please.

Have their life priorities in order For a least a few hours every day.

Eschew brands as badges Like the plauge.