"DaleW" > wrote in message
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> Haven't had this wine. I only had one Germano Ettore, a '98 Cerretta at
> a GR Tre Bich. tasting whichy I found nice, modern, and big. A quick
> google shows that Germano Ettore is imported (at least in part) by
> Oliver McCrum,which would argue for it not being TOOOOO modern. In any
> case, I haven't had any '96 Barolo that didn't benefit from at least a
> couple hours in a decanter. Others here will of course feel differently

I agree with Dale, two hours to breathe should be adequate. Whatever you do
don't take advice from a poster names UC. He has strange views not shared
by anyone knowledgeable.

Professor wrote:
> "DaleW" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> > Haven't had this wine. I only had one Germano Ettore, a '98 Cerretta at
> > a GR Tre Bich. tasting whichy I found nice, modern, and big. A quick
> > google shows that Germano Ettore is imported (at least in part) by
> > Oliver McCrum,which would argue for it not being TOOOOO modern. In any
> > case, I haven't had any '96 Barolo that didn't benefit from at least a
> > couple hours in a decanter. Others here will of course feel differently
>
> I agree with Dale, two hours to breathe should be adequate. Whatever you do
> don't take advice from a poster names UC. He has strange views not shared
> by anyone knowledgeable.

I'm well aware of Michael Scarpitti's slants (and rants). Thanks for
the advice though.

Chris Sprague wrote:

>
> I'm well aware of Michael Scarpitti's slants (and rants).

.... but are you aware of the ants in his pants? :P

Mark Lipton

Mark Lipton wrote:
> Chris Sprague wrote:
>
> >
> > I'm well aware of Michael Scarpitti's slants (and rants).
>
> ... but are you aware of the ants in his pants? :P
>
> Mark Lipton

Ants in pants being something that occurs only in France, I quite sure
that Mr. Scarpitti would have nothing to do with such mischance.

In article . com>,
says...
>
>
>Mark Lipton wrote:
>> Chris Sprague wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > I'm well aware of Michael Scarpitti's slants (and rants).
>>
>> ... but are you aware of the ants in his pants? :P
>>
>> Mark Lipton
>
>Ants in pants being something that occurs only in France, I quite sure
>that Mr. Scarpitti would have nothing to do with such mischance.

Whoa, you guys are good, and on a roll !

Hunt