A new study from Penn State University has deciphered that, if you're not a wine expert, it's not really worth it to buy expensive wines - you won't be able to tell the difference. Some of this has to do with experience, but, the study argues, some might have to do with biology. Certain people have more refined palates, because of the physiology of their mouths and taste buds (the study calls them "Super Tasters") and these people often end up making a living from this - as a wine taster, food critic, what have you.
But, for the average Joe or Jane, the difference between a $15 bottle of wine and a $100 bottle of wine is indistinguishable, as long the wine is not corked, extremely low-quality (think cooking wine) or otherwise unpalatable.
Perhaps this is not news to you - after all, there's not accounting for taste - but maybe it is. In my case, I certainly hope experience plays a role, and I am not doomed to be a wine philistine for lack of being born with superhuman taste buds.
You can read an article on it from MSN here or listen to the NPR broadcast.
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