Comments on: Wine or soap? http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/ the blog that proves "in vino veritas" Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:13:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Thomas http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-295 Thomas Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:52:27 +0000 http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-295 Marco, That's only because it has taken me years to understand it, and I still am not up to snuff. When I started my small winery in the 80s I did it after being a home winemaker for a couple of years. I thought I knew it all, until I began to study winemaking on a commercial scale. The reason I started this blog is because of all the opinions spouted on the myriad wine bulletin boards that people interpret as facts. Marco,

That’s only because it has taken me years to understand it, and I still am not up to snuff.

When I started my small winery in the 80s I did it after being a home winemaker for a couple of years. I thought I knew it all, until I began to study winemaking on a commercial scale.

The reason I started this blog is because of all the opinions spouted on the myriad wine bulletin boards that people interpret as facts.

]]> By: Marco http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-294 Marco Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:27:40 +0000 http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-294 Thomas, Forgot to mention the clarity of this post. You have explained the concept of acidity in a way that I can understand and appreciate. Thomas,
Forgot to mention the clarity of this post. You have explained the concept of acidity in a way that I can understand and appreciate.

]]> By: Thomas http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-293 Thomas Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:07:13 +0000 http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-293 Oh. I haven't seen a woman wearing a bra in so many years, I'd forgotten the purpose of that piece of equipment!!! His sentiment is right on, of course. Oh.

I haven’t seen a woman wearing a bra in so many years, I’d forgotten the purpose of that piece of equipment!!!

His sentiment is right on, of course.

]]> By: acevola http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-292 acevola Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:56:42 +0000 http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-292 ..holds everything up;) ..holds everything up;)

]]> By: Thomas http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-291 Thomas Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:44:26 +0000 http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-291 Like a bra? I'm trying to get my head around that... Like a bra? I’m trying to get my head around that…

]]> By: acevola http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-290 acevola Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:10:49 +0000 http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-290 I guess I have been under a pile of schist, but recently I heard a quote from Leslie Sbrocco, who said, "Acidity is like a bra." Nice post, Thomas Alfonso I guess I have been under a pile of schist, but recently I heard a quote from Leslie Sbrocco, who said, “Acidity is like a bra.”

Nice post, Thomas

Alfonso

]]> By: Marco http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-288 Marco Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:35:16 +0000 http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-288 Agreed. The other 10,000 Spanish regions are fermenting some good good wine. Looking forward to your opinions. I will be drinking alongside your post along with moving music for color mostly. There are a handful of bloggers that I know of that savor the vine, food and music and women who can't always be trusted when it comes out to picking up vino ;) Agreed. The other 10,000 Spanish regions are fermenting some good good wine. Looking forward to your opinions. I will be drinking alongside your post along with moving music for color mostly. There are a handful of bloggers that I know of that savor the vine, food and music and women who can’t always be trusted when it comes out to picking up vino ;)

]]> By: Thomas http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-287 Thomas Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:46:29 +0000 http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-287 Marco, Just about any wine and wine region interests me. I'll cover Spanish wines over the coming weeks for sure. Until recently, Rioja and Ribera del Duero wines were dear to me, but their many New World styles, and the prices they want for them, have made them less appealing, especially with so much other Spanish regional wine available. Marco,

Just about any wine and wine region interests me.

I’ll cover Spanish wines over the coming weeks for sure.

Until recently, Rioja and Ribera del Duero wines were dear to me, but their many New World styles, and the prices they want for them, have made them less appealing, especially with so much other Spanish regional wine available.

]]> By: Marco http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-285 Marco Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:01:08 +0000 http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-285 Are you into Spanish reds at all? They have a special place in my modest cellar. I think they still are some of the best price/values in reds period, but I'm prejudiced. I remember when Gran Reserva's were under $10. Rioja and Ribera del Duero rested on their laurels a bit until other regions kicked them in the ass. Are you into Spanish reds at all? They have a special place in my modest cellar. I think they still are some of the best price/values in reds period, but I’m prejudiced. I remember when Gran Reserva’s were under $10. Rioja and Ribera del Duero rested on their laurels a bit until other regions kicked them in the ass.

]]> By: Thomas http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-283 Thomas Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:15:40 +0000 http://vinofictions.com/2008/01/11/wine-or-soap/#comment-283 Marco, I blame my wife for that wine ;) Yes, I understand that some people don't want to be bothered registering, but many have and they still don't comment. Plus, those who don't want to register for lack of time, why do they send email? The registration thing gives second thoughts to those who sweep across the Internet landing junk into the comments, although my blog host doesn't seem able to stop that Hashcash guy who tries to sell a service by being a spammer, which is a business decision I cannot understand! Registration lets me know if I am reaching the readers I want to reach. So far, it's working. Marco,

I blame my wife for that wine ;)

Yes, I understand that some people don’t want to be bothered registering, but many have and they still don’t comment. Plus, those who don’t want to register for lack of time, why do they send email?

The registration thing gives second thoughts to those who sweep across the Internet landing junk into the comments, although my blog host doesn’t seem able to stop that Hashcash guy who tries to sell a service by being a spammer, which is a business decision I cannot understand!

Registration lets me know if I am reaching the readers I want to reach. So far, it’s working.

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