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Comment on Champagne Dreams With Chantal Bregeon-Gonet by MINDY FULKS

MINDY FULKS — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:09:29 +0000

I hope you were not “buffeted” in any way while in France.
XOXO

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Comment on Great Wine From “The Mondavis Of Chile” by David

David — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:16:50 +0000

Juan – you have the right to your opinion, but a lot of farmers, scientists and other practitioners of organics disagree. Your definition is very narrow, not terribly thoughtful, strangely focuses only on pesticides, and is rather preachy. Luckily I talk to a lot of people and consult a lot of sources. Best wishes, Dave

Comment on Great Wine From “The Mondavis Of Chile” by Juan Garcia

Juan Garcia — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:05:17 +0000

NOT TRUE: Organics is an agricultural system that focuses on creating bio-coexistence, namely, that plants and animals inhabit the land and contribute to it in a natural way.

TRUE: Organics prohibits the use of industrial chemicals including synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Definition of organic agriculture is using pesticides of natural origin. nothing else. All the rest (coexistence of other organisms, etc) CAN be done as well but is not mandatory. Organic viticulture uses pesticides!!! Sulfur, Bordalais mix (very toxic actually), etc. the only difference is that those chemicals are NOT made in a laboratory.

Comment on Restaurant Whine Service by David

David — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:07:18 +0000

I certainly agree and appreciate that fact. But baiting and switching is just dishonest and it gives restaurants a bad name and ultimately, people drink less wine and spend less becasue of it.

Comment on House Wine Habit? by David

David — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:06:06 +0000

Well, please see my post about Maso Canali Pinot Grigio! http://wine-flair.com/2009/11/wine-of-the-week-good-pinot-grigio/

Comment on Good Wines For Tough Times by David

David — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:02:33 +0000

There’s only a couple Napa wines on there! Most of them aren’t even from California. Here they are:

WHITES

Benzinger Carneros Chardonnay 2005 (Carneros CA) $16
Mt. Nelson Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (New Zealand) $16
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc – Viognier 2007 (Napa) $15
Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (Sonoma Valley) $15
Martin Codax Albarino 2007 (Spanish Albarino from Rias Baixas) $13-15
Laboure Roi Macon Villages Saint Armand 2006 (Unoaked, France) $13
Chateau Turcaud Entre Deux Mers Blanc 2007 (Sauvignon Blanc, France) $13
Nieto Senetiner Reserva Torrontes 2008 (Torrontes, Argentina) $12
Gravitas Chardonnay 2006 (Unoaked, New Zealand) $11
Gravitas Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (New Zealand) $10

REDS

Erath Pinot Noir 2007 (Oregon) $19
Concha y Toro Puenta Alto Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile) $19
Castellani Chianti Classico Campomaggio (Sangiovese, Italy) $18
Chateau St. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington) $18
Villa Mt. Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (Napa Cab) $15
Castillo de Baron Monastrell 2008 (also called Mourvedra, Spain) $13
Renacer Punto Final Malbec 2007 (Argentina) $13
Pillar Box Padthaway Red 2006 (Shiraz/Cabernet mix, Australia) $13
Las Rocas de San Alejandro Garnacha 2005 (Spanish Grenache) $12
Bodegas Castano Hecula 2005 (Spanish Mourvedre) $12

Comment on Wine-Flair Wine News – October 3, 2010 by Tweets that mention Wine News – Week of May 3, 2010 – Wine Flair -- Topsy.com

Tweets that mention Wine News – Week of May 3, 2010 – Wine Flair -- Topsy.com — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:34:56 +0000

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Comment on Wine Of The Week-Good Pinot Grigio by Maso Canali

Maso Canali — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:52:42 +0000

I'm overjoyed that you like us!

What makes Maso Canali unique is the “Passito” technique. It brings out a crisp, fruity wine that comes with a very full, ripe palate. Since a portion of the grapes are dried before being fermented, it makes for a rounder wine with a fuller mouth feel. It also concentrates the fruit flavors of pineapple and apricot. Definitely of interest to white naysayers.

Comment on Wine Of The Week-Good Pinot Grigio by Katie McMannis

Katie McMannis — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:48:07 +0000

I actually tried this wine a few weeks ago and was very impressed. I'm a convert – I'm never going back to Santa Margherita!

Comment on Great Grapes You’ve Never Heard Of by Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:51:22 +0000

Another exceptional Norton wine that should be on this list is St. James Winery Norton. Great taste and comprable in quality and price to Stone Hill.

Comment on Wine Of The Week – November 9, 2009 by Sam - 1000 Corks

Sam - 1000 Corks — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:32:19 +0000

I really like the Kunde Merlot from 2003. K & L had a great deal on it in a Magnum, so we had it last year for Thanksgiving.

I've never tried their Chardonnay, but now you have me intrigued. I'll have to pick some up.