hi Tom,

On 29 Oct 2004 05:24:39 GMT, Xyzsch > wrote:

Replying to :-

>> They (the wine connoisseurs) used to prefer the aged, leathery, "old
>> bookshop"
>> aromas of a cabernet or merlot. Modern wine lovers prefer "fruit
>> bombs" and
>> sensual, intense berry aromas, which can only be found in young wine.
>
> Really?
>
> I am sure you would get some differing opinions on this one in this
> group.

I'm glad I logged on today to add my 2p's worth. Cast my vote as an
oenogerontophile. I leave oenopaedophilia to the French! At JK Carriere,
today, we tasted Oregon PNs that we ALL agreed should not be drunk at less
than 10 years old.
..
> I think the best advice to a newbie is to try both young and old wines at
> first, to establish one's stylistic preferences, and then build a cellar
> accordingly.


Agreed.
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All the best
Ian Hoare

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