Several questions

[winoweenie]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by winoweenie:
[B]Hi Enrique and welcome to the board. Can answer a few of the questions; 1) IMHO it is the winereys' that determine how long their "RESERVES" are aged. 2) Never have I heard about Port being added to a sparkling wine as a dosage like Port. 4) Humidity is important AFTER wine has been bottled to keep the cork moist. It probably plays the same role to keep the barrels joints expanded during the stint in barrel. 6) That dude would have a hard time convincing me that even GOOD Merlots are produced in Spain. Oregon and Washington would probably be able to spot the best merlot from Spain the 7,8, 9, and the break and kick patootie.
Its' a laugher comparing them to the great wines of the Pomerol as you pointed with a rigid finger. Not sure on the other two points but he's way under 50% so far. WW