merlot vs cabernet

[winoweenie]

WD this will be my last post on this thread as I don't believe in absolutions that have nothing in common with reality, only the firm conviction of the poster. I've had the same religious experience sitting with Al Braunstein at his Lake vineyard and drinking a glass of his 74 Volcanic Hill or with Chuck Wagner in his bib overalls behind his modest home with him opening his 75 Special Selection, or many other of the great Calif pioneer winemakers Like Winarski, Joe Phelps, Robert Mondavi et.al as they displayed their comittment, passion and expertise to the land, wines, and quality commitment that the great vintners of France have shown for centuries. These attributes are not singularly possessed by the French as you so nimbly imply, but from what I've witnessed over many years, something every talented producer of the juice has imbued in his/her soul from the get-go. WW ( You state that all of Bordeaux 'haint France...well Bubba, all of Calif 'Haint Napa.)

[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 04-17-2006).]