re: Proof: All Wine Tastes the Same

And secondly I've seen some of the judges at a lot of these events. There is a spread of people that do this. News anchors, local celebrities, some industry professionals/peers, and a few people who are truly sommeliers. I judged a couple times and realized my palate couldn't be further from the rest; however, my job is to find the perfect wine for the person requiring my assistance, not tell them which I think is the best of my list. I recommend based on the consumer in the end although my wine list is a representation of myself at the same time. Some restaurants buy upon the whole ratings system, and some buy upon relationships built and wines tasted.