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Foodie,

I guess I don't see an argument here. If you don't like, you don't like it. Maybe I'm lucky, my palate tells me to like both styles. But the "cost more" thing sucks big time.

Maybe you're right about the aging of Higher alc wines, maybe not. We'll both see in a few years. Or at least I'll taste and you'll hear about it one way or the other.

As to your "aside": About a year ago, I told a wine steward I wanted an old world style Burgandy. We talked a few minutes about the difference between new and old world Pinots. He told me he had just the thing. He failed, and that is the only thing I find frustrating with the 2 different styles. I do find the old world style MUCH more food friendly. By the way, my wife and I still had a great dinner. There is just something about the earthiness and silkiness of an old style burgandy that can't be replaced by the new world pinot.

But.....if you're not looking for a replacement, but another experience all together, the new style is great in its own right. My palete told me to keep trying; I did; I liked; Blah Blah Blah.

By the way, if you could point out some old style pinots/Burgundies that aren't killing my wallet, I'ld certainly appreciate that.

Thanks for the post,

mark