"Lum" > wrote in message >...
>
> Andy,
> You might enjoy looking at the following paper.

> Winton, W. Ough, C.S. and Singleton, V.L. - "Relative distinctiveness of
> varietal wines estimated by the ability of trained panelists to name the
> grape variety correctly" - Am. L. Enol. Vit. 26 (1975) 5.

I'll see if I can find it, but it doesn't change the fact that I can
identify the varietals in many wines. Yes there is some gray area. An
oaked Sauvignon Blanc may taste a lot like an oaked Chardonnay and may
be hard to differentiate.

Even a Merlot with 25% Cabernet and a Cabernet with 25% Merlot may be
hard to pick, but a good Pinot Noir and a good Cabernet. No contest.


Andy