Ahhh Help

[fangi]

Okay, so here's-a-one big reply for all 3 posts.

RE:1984 Pinot

Supposedly it could still use some aging, says merchant, but drinks nicely now. How's that to confuse things more?

RE: The Foris Pinot

Lighter and fruiter IS more what i'm looking for. I think i will get it. Overall, though i'd like to try the 99 ridgecrest soooo badly, it doesn't suit the theme of light, fruity, acidic, accessible, food-friendly wines as well as the foris.

So, my mind is made up on that one. Thanks Muchly!

RE: French Pinot General
I think i'll keep looking around a bit more. I don't trust the 1984, but i'll inquire within when i get to the store tonight. If not i may look for a '99 (villages if there be). Yes, my heart is truly set on french burgundy but if i don't find the right thing i'll give in i suppose. Living in PA can be such a big fat pain!

RE: Barbera vs. Sangiovese

I'm leaning towards barbera for two reasons. the first is that it comes cheaper than most nice chiantis i find, though it's not always the case. Also, because i thought it would go with a lovely vinegary bruchetta a la garlic and fresh basil. I'm also afraid of rooting around for a nice vino nobile di montepulciano, spending 20 bucks and having it be a dog. (that happened to me once) Maybe i'll look for a brunello? We'll see.

Thanks Soooooo Much Everyone. I'll leave another post after i shop.

cheers!

ps. i'm serving a cremant d'alsace as an aperitif. Domaine barnes bucher. I hope it's as special as i imagine it will be, cause it's the only one i've found so far in these parts. (It will be my first one ever)