tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post7120005205762419337..comments2023-10-19T08:07:45.453-04:00Comments on Wannabe Wino: Rhoneing Around AgainSonadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01267916648440750132noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-84667401424242651032007-08-18T22:19:00.000-04:002007-08-18T22:19:00.000-04:00Hey GP-Welcome! Just saw your note down here, tha...Hey GP-Welcome! Just saw your note down here, thanks for commenting. There are just some varietals that can't work for everyone. I think this may have been one of those for me. Hope you'll stop by again!Sonadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267916648440750132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-89029506367594550772007-08-14T11:13:00.000-04:002007-08-14T11:13:00.000-04:00Don't feel bad if white Rhone grapes aren't your t...Don't feel bad if white Rhone grapes aren't your thing. After repeated attempts to convince myself to appreciate Marsanne & Rousanne for the last 5 years I still just don't get it. Apparently, along with Burgundy appreciation, a love of white Rhones is the mark of the wine cognoscenti, but it just escapes me. Unless it's fancy viognier or dessert wine that is, and then it's just fine.GPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344927835875748554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-17124557632291007162007-08-06T20:25:00.000-04:002007-08-06T20:25:00.000-04:00Woah, lots of comments! Thanks for all the input ...Woah, lots of comments! Thanks for all the input everyone, I will certainly be attempting to check out your suggestions!Sonadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267916648440750132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-57613145222942958932007-07-26T03:22:00.000-04:002007-07-26T03:22:00.000-04:00Mt Aukum is a great winery north of us (with a kil...Mt Aukum is a great winery north of us (with a killer view BTW) and is another example of how Mediterranean varietals do well in the foothills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-80394834958521548092007-07-25T20:42:00.000-04:002007-07-25T20:42:00.000-04:00I will confess that this is a wine I have liked in...I will confess that this is a wine I have liked in the past, but I can see where you are coming from - it needs a flavourful fish to be paired with - not a good sipping wine. Interesting suggestion above re the La Vielle Ferme - I would recommend that as well.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-39434650892893639842007-07-25T10:58:00.000-04:002007-07-25T10:58:00.000-04:00I've heard about the Rosenblum Rhone (WineWaves: h...I've heard about the Rosenblum Rhone (WineWaves: http://volunteer.blogs.com/winewaves/2005/11/rosenblum_cella.html & Good Wine Under $20 http://goodwineunder20.blogspot.com/2007/02/party-wines.html ) and have been wanting to try it. I'll have to get one soon!Orion Slayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638671012109650988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-83903407278038946152007-07-24T20:48:00.000-04:002007-07-24T20:48:00.000-04:00I can't say enough good things about La Vielle Fer...I can't say enough good things about La Vielle Ferme, a lovely Rhone blanc for about $7-8. Just bought a bottle for tomorrow night. Give it a go if you can find it!<BR/><BR/>Or an American version? Rosenblum's Chateau la Paws Cote du Bone Blanc $12-14Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-91890719645888941152007-07-24T20:32:00.000-04:002007-07-24T20:32:00.000-04:00I will keep my eyes open Orion, I haven't heard of...I will keep my eyes open Orion, I haven't heard of either of those wineries.<BR/><BR/>Jb, yep, this one was disappointing!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tip Dezel! I had no idea Total Wine did that! Maybe I will get up the nerve to return a bottle next time I'm not satisfied.Sonadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267916648440750132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-52935974353217704012007-07-24T18:44:00.000-04:002007-07-24T18:44:00.000-04:00Hey Sonadora,JB has a valid point; however, Total ...Hey Sonadora,<BR/><BR/>JB has a valid point; however, Total Wine claims to fully refund any bottle you are not satisfied with. I’m always curious how many people return bottles. I have never returned any, but sure have had the urge.<BR/><BR/>As to the type of fermentation and aging, don’t you wish every winery had a ~cheat sheet~ like Twisted Oak – That is so cool! Tells you everything you need to know after you finish guessing (lol)<BR/><BR/>Have a great week.<BR/><BR/>DezelDezel Quillenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053551849284583636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-18193756903641773962007-07-24T18:04:00.000-04:002007-07-24T18:04:00.000-04:00Sounds like you had a similarly disappointing Rhon...Sounds like you had a similarly disappointing Rhone varietal experience as we did last week...but at least you only paid $8 (compared to our $60).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37542126.post-11584222048789671382007-07-24T10:56:00.000-04:002007-07-24T10:56:00.000-04:00I like the wide variety of wine you write about! ...I like the wide variety of wine you write about! If you enjoy the Rhone varietals, you should try to get your hands on some of the wines from either Mt. Aukum winery or Cedarville of the Fair Play area in El Dorado AVA. I'm not a rep from the area, but I do like their wines. Rhone varietals do well in the Sierra foothills. <BR/><BR/>I don't know if your local stores carry either of these wineries but if you get a chance to try one, please let us know what you think!Orion Slayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638671012109650988noreply@blogger.com