If you must know, I am somewhat of a wine snob…I will freely admit this.  I would prefer to think of myself as a well-educated wine aficionado…but roughly speaking that does translate into “snob.” What this means is that when there is an article about wine floating around the internet, I am likely to read it, and insert my own two cents wherever and whenever possible.  The same goes for politics, although I have come to realize that actually the two go better together.  Coming from Northern California, where I lived in close proximity to the Sonoma and Napa valleys I have been spoiled and since my relocation to San Diego I have kept a watchful eye to try and scope out the best wine spots to grab a little taste of Pinot, or mull over the color of a well-aged Cab.

According to SignonSanDiego.com I should check out hte Meritage Wine market and Tasting Room in Encinitas.  The ownerMark Davidowski was quoted in the article as saying, “We wanted it to be the best possible wine experience, to be able to give advice, on a client managed basis.  We do that by asking questions, helping educate them and broadening their wine education.”  I am convinced.  While it is important when tasting wine to have someone who is knowledgeable and helpful it is also important not to have someone preach to you.  Otherwise you will end up drinking as they ramble and realize after a while that you have no idea what is going on and if you even like the wine you are drinking, but figure downing it is better than listening to the know-it-all wise guy behind the counter.  Ask questions, take notes, talk amongst your companions and you will surely walk away a bit more of a wine-snob…err…aficionado.