Pinot Grigio imports

[Botafogo]

>>If we lived in the same part of the world, I would bet $100 that in a blind tasting of Mondavi Reserve Chardonnay, Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay, Grgich Hills Chardonnay, Far Niente Chardonnay, Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay and K-J Vintner's Chardonnay, the K-J would come out near the top in the minds of any large majority of tasters. <<

Having a "blind tasting" by playing Brittany Spears and the Back Street Boys alongside Miles Davis, Beethoven, Tom Jobim and Bob Marley for the "large majority" of record buyers would have the same result but would NOT make that "better" (or even good) music....


Not to even mention that NONE of us are comparing the KJ to the sort of other souless wines you mention (that's like Bud talking about Miller while ignoring REAL beer) but to wines with real character and a sense of both place and tradition!

AND, I have never considered the "ambition" of a "vintner" (he owns the places but what does he actually have to do with any of the viticulture or winemaking?) when considering which wines to buy (or sell). We do not now nor have we EVER let the reps of KJ or Gallo in the door, it's about morals, taste and supporting people who actually grow grapes and make wine. My stock answer to "But Gallo makes good wines now" is "Hitler made good airplanes, what's your point?" and I follow up their annual phone call by reminding them that the Bible says that "The sins of the fathers shall be revisited upon their sons, yeah, even unto seven generations" and tell them to call me in six.


Roberto



[This message has been edited by Botafogo (edited 02-06-2003).]