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zinfan

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  1. I think that, unless you have only wine geeks coming in for dinner, a list divided by style is the most effective. Does your average Joe know that he could find a nice sauvignon blanc in: Loire Valley Whites, Australian Whites, New Zealand Whites, Californian Whites and Bordeaux Whites?? And why should he (or me, for that matter) have to turn so many pages just to find all of the sauvignon blancs??? When I go to dinner, I usually know what kind (varietal) of wine I'm looking for, so I'd just as soon find them all in one place. Even if that oak-bomb Aussie shiraz is on the same page with the smokey, olive-y Cote Rotie that you've been eyeing...... The most intimidating thing about European wines for most people is that they simply don't realize that wines over there are named after the place that they come from while wines over here are named after the kind of grape that makes up at least 75% of the wine. So, you'll sell a lot more Sonoma chardonnay then White Burgundy if you don't let the people know that White Burgundy is, indeed, chardonnay. Ditto Bordeaux with cabernet and merlot. Once people understand this, then they can start to explore Old-World wines without a crutch like a winelist divided by styles.
  2. Thanks for the warm reception. Glad to hear there's some Westerly fans out there as well. The 2001 sauvignon blanc is shipping now, along with the first release of viognier and a W blanc, which is roussanne blended with a bit of viognier (we had some problem with the labels - actually the glue on the labels - but we're getting it sorted out). Also the 2000 reds - merlot and the W cab franc/merlot blend. The World of Pinot Noir is actually in Shell Beach, about 100 miles north of SB, but I do recommend it. I'll probably be up there for at least part of it (the Dujac tasting is tempting...). Also glad to know there's some more wine drinkers out there with good taste in music (Mr. Marley). I have a lot of friends who post on this board regularly, but I've never taken the time. So far, I like what I've read, so I'm sure you'll be hearing from me more often. I'm fairly opinionated and not shy about it. Cheers.
  3. 1) Sorry to hear beachfan's thoughts - I actually loved the 2002 vintage in SB. I really think that it has more to do with the timing of the tasting than anything. Most wines are very awkward at this time; either just having finished ML or, worse, in the middle of it. The oak (if any) hasn't had time to really become integrated into the wine, and tannin levels can be very high due to youth. My guess is that if he attends the next tasting in April, the wines will show better, and if he goes out on a limb and buys some 2002 wines when they hit the market, he'll be pleasantly surprised. At least he liked my wines. 2) They are available at the Tasting Room (please see www.kuninwines.com for other outlets around the US). 3) Paterno didn't buy Sanford outright, just became a partner. And Bruno is definitely in it for the long haul - he's a partner as well in their new Riconada project. And crazy as ever.
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