i drunk some earl stevens last night, not my first time. its a little strong on the taste buds, but its not the worst. ive had alot worse wine.
and when judging wine, or any other drink, i think you should judge based on the drunkeness of said drink. like how did it make you feel? did you get a bad hangover? was it a clean drunk or did it make you feel nauseous? did you wanna jump in bed or did you get social? like theres alot more to a drink than taste, were drinking to get drunk, or buzzed or to feel the alcohol.
taste is only like 1/6th of judging to me. might be one of the most important parts, but its not all said and done at that.