THOSE People...!!

The intersection of Meomi Pinot Noir and the film "Reagan"

The gap between the attitudes of the elite and those of the plebs is never so wide as it is with wine and movies, and the new film “Reagan” is a perfect example.

The wine elite HATE Meomi, that succulent, flat, wildly fruity, oaky, and easy-to-drink rendition of Pinot Noir. Originally created by Joe Wagner while working under his father at the renowned winery, Caymus, the Meomi brand was purchased by Constellation Brands in 2015. It is sold EVERYWHERE.

Despite its huge popularity, the wine elite hates this brand. I know that “hate” is a strong word, but it is used properly in this case. The question is why is it hated so much?

The same question can be asked of the recently released film, “Reagan”. If you look at the film’s Rotton Tomatoes score you find that critics dismiss this bio-pic of the late president with a mere 20% of them giving it a positive review. However, moviegoers LOVED the film, giving it a 98%! positive rating. That’s a huge differential.

My theory for the critic/public differentials of Meomi in the wine world and “Reagan” in the film realm is the same: The critics/elite don’t so much hate the film and the wine. They hate that the public likes these products.