It's summer; right?

[Thomas]

Thinking maybe a couple of Rose samples for these lazy, hazy days on the deck.

The first one I opened: Zaca Mesa, 1999 Gris (with a Z over the word Gris that I cannot duplicate here, plus a TM next to the name of the wine). Nice substantial bottle, good bright color. Marketing exudes from this package.

On the front label it says the wine is produced from Rhone varieties, but nowhere on any label does it say which varieties. No matter. The wine has no aroma, no fruit, no taste--no good.

The back label is a fine piece of literature about dogs and Indians and mesas. Combined, however, the package, the wine and the writing are not worth the half price of a paperback.

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 07-05-2000).]