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- Bucko - 05-11-2000
I love this grape. Over the years, one US producer has seemed to do pretty well with the varietal, Sobon Estate. They offer a nice wine at a nice price. The 1999 follows suit.
Very floral, lots of honeysuckle aromas and flavors, some peaches thrown in for good measure, with a long, brisk finish. Believe it or not, it was a nice match for stuffed peppers tonight.
Bucko
- Thomas - 05-12-2000
We must make it a rule that when one of us advises on a wine the comment should include its retail price.
So, what does this gem cost?
- Innkeeper - 05-12-2000
Just received one from Pops along with one of their 1997 Syrahs. Can wait to try them after a proper rest. Both cost $14.95. Pops claimed "regular retail" to be $18.69.
- Bucko - 05-12-2000
$14.95 is what the winery fact sheet says is recommended retail, only 1,150 cases produced. Pop's is stretching the truth a bit.
Bucko
- mrdutton - 05-12-2000
IMHO, the California Viogniers are too high in alcohol content. I much prefer the French variety.
Unfortunately, the French Viogniers are fairly difficult to find here in the US.
I expressed this opinion in another thread concerning a match with food. One of our fine members critiqued my comments saying the wine was much too strong for the food suggested. He, however, failed to realize I was talking about French Viognier not American.
[This message has been edited by mrdutton (edited 05-12-2000).]