Ed,
that is the great thing about food and wine, we each have our own taste.
One thing I have learned in my several years of tasting and drinking is that
my "great" wine may rate only 'so-so" with the wine critics or others that
enjoy the grape.
I spent some time around Santiago while I was in the Navy and found it to be
much like my native California in respect to soil and climate. I think as
the Chilean wine industry matures you may find your world class Chilean
wine.
Cheers,
Paul


"Ed Rasimus" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 18:53:24 GMT, "PP" > wrote:
>
>>Happy New Year,
>>
>>I'm new to this newsgroup and wanted to join in. Last night I opened a
>>wonderful wine from Chile to share with my brother-in-law who was visiting
>>us in Florida. The 2001 Casa Lapostelle Clos Apalta was amazing. I
>>decanted
>>for about 30 minutes before serving, what a nose....it excited the senses
>>with the smell of ripe berries. This wine was full bodied and had a long
>>finish. I would recommend this wine for those wanting to experience a
>>world
>>class wine from Chile.
>>
>>Cheers,
>>
>>Paul
>>
> Happy New Year back at you.
>
> I've always been a bit disappointed by S. American wines and downright
> appalled by S. African, despite the considerable hype both have
> received. Some day I am certain I will be overwhelmed by a S. African
> wine and although I've been less than impressed with my explorations
> into Malbec, I will freely admit that I've recently enjoyed several
> offerings from Casa Lapostelle.
>
> Excellent QPR and wide availability--if I'm finding it drinkable from
> Sam's Club in Sherman TX, it's got to be widely distributed.
>
> Dunno that I'd give it "world class" but will keep an open mind.
>
>
> Ed Rasimus
> Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
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