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Keith M
Beer Explorer
1184
Sat Jan 06, 2007 2:25 am
Finger Lakes, New York
Robin Garr wrote:argue that mixing varietals yields a "muddy" mutt of a wine . . . my glass of 13-varietal Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Steve Slatcher
Wine guru
1047
Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:51 am
Manchester, England
Keith M wrote:Robin Garr wrote:argue that mixing varietals yields a "muddy" mutt of a wine . . . my glass of 13-varietal Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Tsk, tsk, is this the proper use of varietal, Robin?
Steve Slatcher wrote:You could argue that it is indeed a proper uase - varietal is an adjective applied to CdP. I'm sure Mr Garr knows what is is doing
Jon Peterson
The Court Winer
2981
Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:53 pm
The Blue Crab State
Melissa Priestley
Ultra geek
156
Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:04 pm
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Melissa Priestley
Ultra geek
156
Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:04 pm
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Melissa Priestley wrote:I guess I should have also qualified my previous response by first mentioning that I'm with Jon: let's leave blending to the professionals. In most cases, I don't think mixing wines in your glass is a good idea. But mixing them in the winery? Yes please.
Howie Hart
The Hart of Buffalo
6389
Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:13 pm
Niagara Falls, NY
Last Fall, I wasn't thinking straight. I bought locally grown Pinot Noir and Lemberger grapes, but didn't buy enough to make 10 gallons of each. So, to keep my carboys properly filled, I made 6.5 gallons of each and 5 gallons of a 50/50 blend of the two. It's a decent red wine in it's own right. Also, don't tell the Champagne makers not to blend Pinot Noir.Robin Garr wrote:...Pinot is a prima donna, a star who needs to take the stage alone...
Howie Hart wrote:Robin Garr wrote:Also, don't tell the Champagne makers not to blend Pinot Noir.
Melissa Priestley wrote:Alright, I definitely still enjoy many varietal wines, but I think that the craze for them has resulted in the unfair suffering and neglect of many good blended wines.
Jenise
FLDG Dishwasher
42713
Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34424
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Jeff B
Champagne Lover
2160
Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:01 pm
Michigan (perhaps more cleverly known as "The Big Mitten")
Steve Slatcher
Wine guru
1047
Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:51 am
Manchester, England
Bernard Roth wrote:Who is an example of this strawman you created for this thread?
Daniel Rogov
Resident Curmudgeon
0
Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:10 am
Tel Aviv, Israel
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34424
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Daniel Rogov wrote:Some surprises await
Steve Slatcher wrote:Isn't it still 80/20 in the US?
Robin Garr wrote:Bernard Roth wrote:Who is an example of this strawman you created for this thread?
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