How Much Is Too Much?

Recently there has been a lot of light shed on the rising level of alcohol in wines and as with anything "out of the norm" much controversy has followed. Some critics are for this increase and others appalled, but what does it really come down to? I figure there are two ways to look at it. If you are from the "younger", I just turned of age category, then you probably didn't even notice the increase in alcohol levels and if you did, you would probably be more inclined to buy the wine with the higher level as this would provide you with more bang for your buck. The cheaper the wine and the higher the alcohol level, the better. Enough said. On the other hand if you are a self labelled connoisseur, you probably have your own very opinionated thoughts on these rising levels and you can read all about other critics thoughts in the article below.
http://www.slate.com/id/2293895/
My opinion..... As long as the wines continue to be complex and balanced, then I will continue to buy without reading the alcohol level on the label. If I get too much heat from a particular bottle, then I will probably be tempted to glance at the alcohol level and make a mental note for next time. I thinks it's important to taste test for yourself and I imagine you will find that a well made bottle of wine will not show its level on the palate, while a wine of less quality may. Wine is like anything though, you generally get what you pay for! So, when it comes to a question of how much is too much or how much is enough, I think not in terms of the alcohol level in the wine, but rather the number of bottles needed on hand for the company I will have!