Re: [CH] California Wines-perfection w/Chiles

T (joemama@ticino.com)
Wed, 2 May 2001 22:27:07 +0200

>  Considering that Mondavi won 1st place in blind tastings against the
French
> wines in the International Paris Competitions-they must be doing something
> right.

Perhaps, but I find that California wines cost about twice what european
wines of similar quality cost, even on visits to the US.

Tom

P.S.  I don't like Zinfandel or Cabernet.  Pinot-noir (French or Swiss) and
Merlot (Swiss) are my preferences for red, Pinot-gris for white (Alsace).