On Dec 29, 2:41�pm, DaleW > wrote:
> On Dec 29, 1:09�pm, "Dee Dovey" > wrote:
>
> >http://www.slate.com/id/2217806/
>
> > There are wine importers listed by country: Argentina, Australia, Austria,
> > France, France/Italy, Germany/Austria/Champagne, Italy, Spain, Spain/France
> > and Everywhere.
>
> > I notice that Kysela Pere et Fils (under "Everywhere") is one that I find in
> > my area and use. �I keep this little cut-out in my pocket because I am not
> > yet familiar with importers.
>
> > Does anyone find exception to any of these importers listed?
>
> > Thanks so much.
> > Dee Dee
> > Virginia, U.S.A.
>
> Good column, good list. My only exceptions don't have to do with
> quality, there are a few importers on that list who bring in very fine
> wines, but whose stylistic preferences often don't match with mine
> (I'm thinking Bobby Kacher, de Grazia, maybe Ordonez). They bring in
> quality wines, but while I might buy a $10 wine based on that importer
> I probably wouldn't buy a more expensive bottle based on past
> experience. But I might spend it on a bottle from Dressner, Rosenthal,
> or Theise. Someone with different palate preferences might feel
> exactly opposite. But that list is a pretty good indicator that the
> wine will be good quality, if not everyone's preferred style.

Well put and a good point. I assume that you refer to the use of oak,
higher alcohol levels and overly ripe or concentrated styles of wine.