Sunday, October 16, 2011

Latest Poll Results

Only a few people participated in this one - not surprising given only a fraction of readers ever participates and from those not everybody would have changed his taste.

I found the results interesting. A lot more movement in red wine preferences than in whites and a big move away from Shiraz. The resurgence of Cabernet is minor, Grenache does not pick up a lot. Lighter wine styles do much better. Pinot Noir benefits, and the mediterranean varieties, mainly Tempranillo and Sangiovese I suspect, are the big winners.

What I would like to know: Did the wine writers, many of whom propagate this move, influence the consumers or did they follow consumers' preferences?

2 comments:

Chris Plummer said...

Alontin,

Interesting results. I'm not necessarily sure I've moved 'away' from shiraz myself. but as I look over my own tasting notes, it appears I am enjoying them less.

A run of less than ideal vintages in South Australia hasn't helped my shiraz drinking habits, but I'm firmly holding my fingers crossed for some excellent releases from 2010. Maybe then I might move 'back'. :)

Cheers,
Chris P

Alontin said...

I am with you. If the South Australian Shirazes are good, they are very good, but it has been a long time between drinks (pun intended).