On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 13:33:15 -0400
"Paul E. Lehmann" > wrote:

> I realize it may be difficult to find a commercial
> winery that does not barrel age reds, but it may
> be possible.

I'd guess that more wine doesn't ever see a barrel than does.

Certainly there are many areas of France (Southern Rhone, Loire, South West)
where barrel aging is not traditional, although folks are trying it to get better
scores from RP.

-E

P.S. Thanks to Steve -- who's post I found short but not really rude -- for the
gracious clarification. I know virtually everyone values politeness here.
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