That was, more or less, my point and I forgot to include it. =)
The experience was valuable because now I can discuss what I like and don't like using words that wine enthusiasts might understand. I can read a bottle and get a vague feel for what might be inside.
Ultimately, though, I'm going to open a bottle, drink the contents (I know what I wrote!), and want it to be enjoyable in the moment. I'm not going to spend time breathing it, sipping it, swishing it, gargling it, and rolling it. I'm going to drink the stuff.
It's meant to be enjoyed, not analyzed.