On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:40:56 AM UTC-7, Bi!! wrote:
> On Dec 11, 6:36*pm, lleichtman > wrote:
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> > On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 9:59:25 AM UTC-7, Bi!! wrote:
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> > > On Dec 10, 9:39*pm, jcoulter > wrote:
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> > > > More and more I have been turning to Spanish wines esp the Granaches for
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> > > > everyday value. Tonight we tried the Punto y Seguido 2009 Garnacha vinas
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> > > > viejas by Castillo de Maluenda. It was soft and supple and yet with a
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> > > > nice feel in the mouth. The finish wasn't long or extravagant, but the
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> > > > wine itself was clean and fresh going well with the Mushroom Angliotti
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> > > > (I know, I know. Two days in a row talking about mushrooms. I am
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> > > > becoming a flashback to the 70"s)
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> > > > Value is apparent when you get to Spain these days. from the Ribera del
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> > > > Duero to the wines of Monstant and Calatayud I find myself a happy
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> > > > camper every time I pick up a Spanish red. Still looking for a
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> > > > dissapointment to make the rule.
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> > > Lots of value in Spain but I recently had a Prado Enea from Muga that
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> > > I had a hard time getting my head around. *I have been really
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> > > dissapointed in Muga's wines of late.
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> > I'm with you Bii. I won't buy Muga anymore. I get loads of brett or TCA in almost every bottle. I think they have cleanliness problems in their winery.
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> Yes Larry...every bottle! Years ago it was a "go to" wine but between
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> the oak and the taint I pass these days.

So why does such a well-known and previously well-run winery get in this position. Money over quality?