I was at a friend's house recently and he offered me a glass of wine. It was a very good French wine, so I wrote down the name and vintage and stopped by the local liquor store the next day to purchase a bottle.

When they told me it was twenty-five dollars a bottle I was going to opt for something in the ten to fifteen dollar range. However, the shop owner showed me a chart that explained why some wines are more expensive, and after he explained it to me I bought two bottles of the more expensive wine. I asked him for a copy of his chart so I could share it with you online.

If you like a good wine and have stayed away from the more expensive wines, this information may convince you as to why it is more desirable to go for the more expensive brands.

See the chart below.

 

Brings a tear to the eye to see such commitment and dedication.

And now you also know why we sniff the cork.