WineXpert WINE CROSSOVER CHART

[termini]

Say.... has anyone ever seen a chart that one might use to compare Winexpert (or any other manufacturer) to a commercial wine---- if they (we)are looking to make a kit at home that will come close to a wine that they like that is already on the liquor store shelf. Or one that they have enjoyed in the past.
The reason I am asking this is twofold: (1). I am VERY new to the winemaking deal, and my palate is not too refined and I do not have a very large memory Inventory of wines that I have tasted.( too many airplane part numbers floating around in there!) And (2) I saw this type of chart in my cigar catalog " if you prefer this cigar, the you may like this one..."comparing name brand 'gars to the in house, cheaper ones.Or just like What the Wal-Mart brand medicines say on the box: "same as what is in brand X'


There are so many varieties to pick from, and I get nervous about picking one that we may not enjoy, or does not trip our trigger---and then have 25-30 bottles of the stuff around to give to the people we dislike....
What do ya say?

 

[smurfe]

One of the best places to look is to basically look at the catalog pages here. They basically have the descriptions of the wine from the manufacturer. If I were looking for a wine that is comparable to a particular commercial productI would just call George. He makes at least one kit of every product he sells so I couldn't think of anyone more qualified to answer your questions. Here is a good page on the site to start at.




http://www.finevinewines.com/Wine-Kit-Varietials.asp

 

[peterCooper]

termini,

solve the problem by getting rid of the airplane parts out of your head.

 

[WineBear]

I wish it was that easy. My wife and I have had the same questions and my opinion and hers are very differant when it comes to taste. It would shure be nice to have the touchy, feely, factor but I don't think that is going to happen. Guess I'll just have to keep on drinking till I've tried them all. lol