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[–] nyctre 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

As someone that lives in a wine country and has been trying a different bottle every week(at least) for the past 4 years, I can promise you that there's good stuff above 12€ as well.

I've had tons of 3-10€ bottles and quite a few above 10 as well. Sure, there's diminishing returns, as with everything, but there's more than just fluff. Provided you buy quality and not just a name or stuff that's overpriced just because.

Obviously if you're expecting a 30€ bottle to be twice as good as a 10€ one you're gonna have a bad time. But for a special occasion, splurging a bit on something a bit better is a real option.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

There is but I don't think it's worth the expense, even for a special occasion. I'd rather dive into more accessible wine and let guests discover a good wine for an affordable price than to pay more and risk passing an image that I'm trying to impress at all costs.

[–] nyctre 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I agree completely. By special occasion I mostly meant stuff between me and my wife, honestly. Eventually a good friend, or my dad or something like that.

Found a bottle at 10€ that I consider the best value/money and that's my go to when trying to show people good but not too expensive wine.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I would expect the 30 € bottle to be thrice as good as a 10 € bottle.

[–] nyctre 1 points 6 months ago

Is that just a wine thing or an everything thing?