We were at a family dinner and opened a bottle of Merlot. My cousin took a sip and said it tasted like wet newspaper and regret. Everyone stopped talking and looked at him. It was so awkward that no one touched the wine after that. I think those over the top tasting notes are just pretentious nonsense.
I figured Chardonnay was too strong until a friend called it a cozy blanket, and now I understand.
Tried to be all fancy and said a pinot noir smelled like 'grandma's attic after a storm.' My friends lost it, and now they make me do my 'haunted wine' bit every time. Y'all ever have your tasting notes turn into a stand-up routine?
Now all the flavors seem muddled and I'm kicking myself.