Maybe they should all get together for dinner. In the end, though, I submit that true wine lovers are defined less by their demographic attributes than by their beliefs. When you look at the winners of this year's Readers' Choice Awards, some common threads are plain to see. Teenagers may vie for Oscars in Hollywood, but in the land of the vine, the long haul matters most. All are passionate about wine, talented in their techniques and persistent in their efforts.
Wine counsels patience, and that's a quality in short supply in today's throwaway world.
We salute these champions and all the winners of our 1998 Readers' Choice Awards. We'll reopen the ballot boxes next year, and we look forward to hearing from even more wine lovers in the future. Tell us who you are and what you think about an elixir that encourages so much enthusiasm and debate. All Rights Reserved.