tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post6577268479397369285..comments2023-10-19T08:07:45.453-04:00Comments on Wannabe Wino: Wine from Switzerland? And White Merlot?Sonadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01267916648440750132noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-29762425930643127272007-08-18T22:21:00.000-04:002007-08-18T22:21:00.000-04:00Yes, watch out for it Dr.Deb and Winedeb. I thoug...Yes, watch out for it Dr.Deb and Winedeb. I thought it was interesting just because it was different!<BR/><BR/>Joe, glad I could evoke a good memory. We are always meaning to get over to Switzerland as Matt went to high school there!Sonadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267916648440750132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-30033227540876133492007-08-13T21:39:00.000-04:002007-08-13T21:39:00.000-04:00Ticino is a region in the south of Switzerland, ju...Ticino is a region in the south of Switzerland, just across from Milan/Como in Italy. When you fly into Lugano your plane circles Lake Lugano and the vine covered hills. What a spectacular place. Never had the wine though - at dinner they served a Piemontese Chardonnay (Gaja Rossj Bass). Thanks for the memory - Cheers!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-28765698083825095252007-08-13T11:45:00.000-04:002007-08-13T11:45:00.000-04:00Cannot say I have had a "White Merlot" either. Bu...Cannot say I have had a "White Merlot" either. But you have my interest sparked, I'll be looking!winedebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891313852429967357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-69223542963171468352007-08-13T11:05:00.000-04:002007-08-13T11:05:00.000-04:00I was at a dinner with friends last week and they ...I was at a dinner with friends last week and they were talking about a trip to Switzerland and all the Swiss wine they had--and loved. Like you, I've not ever seen Swiss wine in a store or restaurant. One to watch out for, though.Dr. Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892131332003571463noreply@blogger.com