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A Blow to Wine Snobs ['Two-buck Chuck' wins wine competition]
American Thinker ^ | June 30, 2007

Posted on 06/30/2007 7:34:35 PM PDT by John Jorsett

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To: John Jorsett
There's no one "best" wine, but rather lots of interesting approaches to making this ancient and honorable beverage, including the approach of Bill Franzia, whom I enthusiastically salute.

Yes, there is. It's called Zenfendel Port.

101 posted on 11/29/2007 1:37:21 PM PST by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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To: Old Student

It was a great show! Kansas was the opening act, another one of my favorite bands.


102 posted on 12/03/2007 6:29:11 PM PST by Ignatz (There's no place like 127.0.0.1....there's no place like 127.0.0.1....)
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To: Ignatz

this should be really, REALLY easy for you: Imagine an Old Student turning green with envy...

;)

I also like Kansas.


103 posted on 12/05/2007 5:13:08 PM PST by Old Student (We have a name for the people who think indiscriminate killing is fine. They're called "The Bad Guys)
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To: sierrahome
I buy the merlot ...

Off topic, and probably beaten to death... I apologize for asking (again, most likely), but what was the problem with merlot in the movie Sideways?

104 posted on 12/05/2007 5:19:45 PM PST by Captainpaintball
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To: Clemenza

LOL. I haven’t had boxed wine in years. But I will tell you this, price doesn’t seem to make a difference to me. What makes a difference to me is growing location. For some reason I cannot stand Australian wines. I will take a bottle of Sutter Home on sale at CVS for $4.99 over that any day. And frankly, enjoy it.


105 posted on 12/05/2007 5:25:29 PM PST by ShadowDancer ("To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.")
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To: John Jorsett

Bump for the wine drinkers in my life


106 posted on 12/05/2007 5:35:44 PM PST by EverOnward
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To: snowsislander

Mad Dog is okay if you’re ridin the Grey Hound. Those in the Upper Crust prefer the Night Train. All aboard!


107 posted on 12/05/2007 5:43:26 PM PST by Ruddles
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To: Ruddles

Too late to swap Upper Crust for Bar Car? It is.


108 posted on 12/05/2007 5:45:29 PM PST by Ruddles
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To: Ruddles

Done left the station.


109 posted on 12/05/2007 5:47:52 PM PST by Ruddles
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To: Just another Joe
It's called Zenfendel Port.

God, is that as sweet as it sounds?

110 posted on 12/05/2007 5:49:11 PM PST by ShadowDancer ("To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.")
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To: Captainpaintball
Off topic, and probably beaten to death... I apologize for asking (again, most likely), but what was the problem with merlot in the movie Sideways?

In the 80s and early 90s, merlot became the hot wine. As a result, a lot of crap wine got labeled merlot and it all got a bad reputation. The funny part is that as a result of "Sideways", winemakers can hardly give away merlot, and there are some great deals to be found on some really excellent examples. TJ's was selling one for $15 a bottle that was originally intended to sell for over $30. They seem to have gone through it now, though. I haven't seen it the last few times I've been there.

The other effect of "Sideways" is that pinot noir is the hot wine, and, just like happened with merlot, a lot of crap wine is coming out with that on the label.

111 posted on 12/05/2007 6:02:01 PM PST by Bubba Ho-Tep
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To: Temple Owl

ping


112 posted on 12/05/2007 6:05:39 PM PST by Tribune7 (Dems want to rob from the poor to give to the rich)
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