When it comes to wine, people tend to have pretty strong opinions. Whether it be which region provides the best value for the money, which variety is the most complex, or which dish you should pair with a certain bottle, wine enthusiasts usually have something to say about it. Those same drinkers often take to the internet to voice their scalding takes. The latest instance of this is on a recent Reddit thread (of course) where controversial arguments like hating on the world’s most popular red grape and accusing people of fabricating tasting notes are making noise in the wine community.
While some of these opinions are undeniably outlandish, others are bringing drinkers together over shared beliefs. Here are 10 of the hottest takes from the r/wine subreddit.






