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Comment on Swanson Vineyards 2004 Estate Merlot by Björn

Björn — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:10:17 +0000

I know that, Joe, and to each his own, long live freedom!
I just don't go for the “We do it like this over here, it's not really accurate, but we just do it like this over here. These are our conventions, leave us alone” attitude. That's the reason why some countries are still in the middle-ages.
Anywho, no need for a pointless discussion. You are absolutely right, Joe, have a nice day!

Comment on Swanson Vineyards 2004 Estate Merlot by jpower

jpower — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:28:00 +0000

In the US we tend to call a wine by the variety of grape that makes up the majority of the juice. That is where I am from, where the wine is from, and where I drank it, so that's how it should be labeled. If I were drinking a French or Italian wine I would use their conventions. Pretty standard,actually.

Comment on Hot Summer Pinks by jpower

jpower — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:24:02 +0000

Sorry it wouldn't play for you, Bjorn. I have checked it on multiple computers and different browsers and it plays without a problem.

Comment on Hot Summer Pinks by Björn

Björn — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:13:12 +0000

Tried to check it out, but it doesn't play!
Well, I don't care for rosés anyway so it doesn't really matter. Well I do only drink Champagne rosés, so I guess I do care about rosés…
Anyway, take care!

Comment on Swanson Vineyards 2004 Estate Merlot by Björn

Björn — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:19:54 +0000

I know that in some countries you can call a wine by the name of the grape that is most prevalent, but my question is: is this a blend or a Merlot?
I mean, you say that it's “primarily Merlot,” but to me a Merlot is 100% Merlot. Even Pétrus is not a Merlot, it's a Pomerol, and it contains 95% of Merlot most of the time.
And yes, I am sure that many, even in Europe, (think of the incompetence of “famous” jurymembers, soon to be seen in a movie) would mistake something containing Syrah for being a Bordeaux, but I don't buy that.
I mean, I could have understood it if it would have been Malbec, but that is originally a Bordelais grape.
I'm sure that the wine is wonderful and I will try it if I can find it over here, and keep this review in the back of my mind, so I thank you for the review!
Have a great day!

Comment on Wine Spectator, Scammers or Scammed? by Booze Blog Roundup | DrinkPlanner

Booze Blog Roundup | DrinkPlanner — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:43:57 +0000

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Comment on Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2006 by wineblogcentral.com

wineblogcentral.com — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:15:13 +0000

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Comment on 2007 Abbazia Novacella Kerner, Alto Adige by wineblogcentral.com

wineblogcentral.com — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:51:36 +0000

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Comment on Wine Spectator, Scammers or Scammed? by wineblogcentral.com

wineblogcentral.com — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:38:55 +0000

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Comment on Wine Spectator, Scammers or Scammed? by jpower

jpower — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:37:52 +0000

Hi Thomas,

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment…and you're welcome. Everyone wants to take down the big guy, and if Wine Spectator isn't the biggest guy on the block, it is certainly close. One of the best ways for a blog to get noticed and drive up traffic is to generate controversy, but it really doesn't seem right that a very good publication has to have their name dragged through the mud so that someone else can try and get publicity.

I will continue to read and trust Wine Spectator as usual.