Wine Asylum

Posted by Grover (A) on March 26, 2005 at 11:57:43

In Reply to: Re: To Jazz1 - New World Wines - a Generalization posted by jazz1 on March 26, 2005 at 09:29:47:

I had a friend in town perhaps 12 years ago who owned a small liquor store. In addition to the inexpensive beer he kept for the college kids, he had a pretty good sandwich deli and a very nice selection of wines. He introduced me to South African wines as he was a big fan, and always kept four or five various ones on hand. That was extremely rare and very special - that a small town California liquor store would have a selection of South African wines 12 to 15 years ago.

I definitely developed a fondness for Pinotage, and I find that this varietal is getting increasingly ignored by South African wine producers - at least for export into California. Do you find that Pinotage is less produced now than in the past?

Agree with you on the aging potential of Australian and California wines. They were meant to drink young. In my experience, the whites and Pinot Noirs within four years of vintage is the best. California Cabernet Sauvignons can last much longer, especially ones out of Napa. Our area (Paso Robles) makes some wondeful Cabernet Sauvignons. But I find that they drink really well four to six years after vintage, and decline after that.

Well heck. Next time you're in the area feel free to stop by. I'll crack open a couple good bottles. :-)

• Re: Thanks for the reply - jazz1 06:07:41 03/27/05 (3)
  • Re: Thanks for the reply - newbilong 14:35:54 07/27/05 (0)
  • Pinotage - jimbill 21:54:50 04/02/05 (1)
    • Re: Pinotage - jazz1 06:27:59 04/03/05 (0)

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