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Default Folie a Deux Zinfandel

On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:56:35 -0800, DaleW wrote:

> Mark,
> Claret-styled zin is a rather inexact concept, but to me it means not
> as fruit forward, less brawny, less noticable new oak, yet with some
> structure. The producers I can think of who tend to get it right (for
> my tastes) are ones like Dashe and Nalle, where they go for a
> restrained style, yet are relatively faithful to the character of the
> grape (you might include some of the Ridges,even). As opposed to the
> big Baile/Renwood GrandPere style or superripe Turley or the light
> fruity styled ones. There are wines I find attractive in most styles,
> and ones I find unattractive in all styles.
> Did you like Storybook? Never tried that I can remember
>
> Mark Lipton wrote:
>>
>> Can you give a few examples of this style? To me, the most Claret-like
>> Zin I can think of is probably made by Storybook Mountain, but I happen
>> to quite like it. Perhaps you're thinking of a different style, though.
>>


Our tastes in food, wine, coffee, art, music, etc. are highly individual
conclusions. I readily admit that "One mans meat is another's poison."
For example, many "experts" have long touted Schramsberg as being the
ultimate expression of California Sparkling Wine making. Somehow, on the
several occasions that I have had it, I didn't even find it enjoyable.
My description would be "A mouthful of excess carbonation, with very
little flavor elements."

Back in the days when I could afford it, I looked forward to our annual
seeing in the New Year with a bottle of Roederer Crystal, which I
considered the pinnacle of Champagne.

As for Zinfandel, I really did somersaults when I came across some
HELLACIOUS ACRES 1998 Necromancer Zinfandel. Some others may gag at this
style, and that is their right.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, -- etc. etc.

Godzilla