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1. 1-6 · 1790646000 · focus · HN ↗

   Let's just say it as it is... Wine is 'supposedly' an acquired taste but for most, it tastes bitter and not enjoyable for the cost. Tastes shift and luxury items from yesteryear no longer makes a strong statement about affluence to this generation.

   1. alkonaut · 1790675313 · focus · HN ↗

      I don't think you'll have several thousand years of people enjoying wine and then suddenly one generation decides that "wait this doesn't even taste good?".

      I really like wine, and a $8.50 bottle of good quality French bubbles isn't a luxury good or a status symbol it's just life.

      But it's definitely acquired - and the fewer that acquire that taste, the less you'll sell. And people I guess often establish that taste in the 20-30 year age, and if people go out less and drink less, perhaps they'll not grow up to be wine-drinking 50 year olds?

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