After all, we're paying plenty for just that. You may find that you don't like your own answer. This may be one of the reasons why the game isn't played more. You can't interrogate them too closely, not unless you're braced for unpleasant truths. But if you're unflinching, stand by your suspicions.
Chances are, they're right.
This column, Unfiltered, Unfined, features the opinionated inside scoop on the latest and greatest in the world of wine, brought to you each Monday by a different Wine Spectator editor. This week we hear from columnist Matt Kramer, in a column also appearing in the May 31 issue of Wine Spectator. To read past Unfiltered, Unfined columns, go to the archives . All Rights Reserved.