Comments on: Now is the time for California cheap wine–will producers drop the ball again? http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/ wine talk that goes down easy Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:28:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Alert Ben Bernanke! All finance edition - tasting sized pours http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-69173 Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Alert Ben Bernanke! All finance edition - tasting sized pours Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:25:02 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-69173 [...] a dollar rally. As lovers of imported wine, we can but hope! (But why did they neglect the supermodels refusing dollars as payment as a contrary indicator a few months ago?) They did, however, neglect the generous (for him) rate [...] [...] a dollar rally. As lovers of imported wine, we can but hope! (But why did they neglect the supermodels refusing dollars as payment as a contrary indicator a few months ago?) They did, however, neglect the generous (for him) rate [...]

]]> By: Rory http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-38139 Rory Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:54:44 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-38139 An excellent article that brings up what I think is a very important issue. My opinion is that the opportunity here is most interesting for local wines. All 50 states produce wine, and there is pretty good stuff coming from places like Missouri, Virginia, Arizona, Michigan, and New York. If we are going to build a real and viable wine culture in this country it should include something that your friend the locovore would drink. So, look around your American State and find the wineries within driving distance and go for a visit. Also, write to your state government and start to campaign for support for our (hopefully some vinifera) grape growers. An excellent article that brings up what I think is a very important issue. My opinion is that the opportunity here is most interesting for local wines. All 50 states produce wine, and there is pretty good stuff coming from places like Missouri, Virginia, Arizona, Michigan, and New York. If we are going to build a real and viable wine culture in this country it should include something that your friend the locovore would drink. So, look around your American State and find the wineries within driving distance and go for a visit. Also, write to your state government and start to campaign for support for our (hopefully some vinifera) grape growers.

]]> By: Marco Romano http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-37719 Marco Romano Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:04:13 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-37719 Paradoxical, yes. Unfortunately, pricing is a large part of the paradox. I should add that southern Italy and Sicily are producing good wines for under $10 right now. This might not last for long though. Paradoxical, yes. Unfortunately, pricing is a large part of the paradox. I should add that southern Italy and Sicily are producing good wines for under $10 right now. This might not last for long though.

]]> By: Tish http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-36229 Tish Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:33:31 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-36229 Bogle and Cartlidge & Brown seem purty good for the price to me. Bogle and Cartlidge & Brown seem purty good for the price to me.

]]> By: Michelle McCue http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-36202 Michelle McCue Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:46:16 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-36202 Just over the $10 mark, but it's a sparkler, so what do you expect... has anyone tried Korbel Rose lately? Not bad, considering the extreme value. Just over the $10 mark, but it’s a sparkler, so what do you expect… has anyone tried Korbel Rose lately? Not bad, considering the extreme value.

]]> By: David j Rodriguez http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35441 David j Rodriguez Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:40:45 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35441 I'd hate for Argentina to go into another hyperinflation spiral...I'm on my way there on Monday... I’d hate for Argentina to go into another hyperinflation spiral…I’m on my way there on Monday…

]]> By: Joe http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35384 Joe Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:44:35 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35384 That 18% Canuck Buck run was timely, and made my recent trip to Sonoma much more enjoyable! Wine prices from everywhere are coming down up here. Canadian wine (aside from Ice Wine) never leaves the country, so I don't think you would notice the sticker change... That 18% Canuck Buck run was timely, and made my recent trip to Sonoma much more enjoyable! Wine prices from everywhere are coming down up here. Canadian wine (aside from Ice Wine) never leaves the country, so I don’t think you would notice the sticker change…

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35380 Dr. Vino Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:38:53 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35380 BB - right. He used to source it from both Chile and Argentina but now its only Argentina...which leads us to...David's comment. You're right! The US dollar is up 2 percent YTD against the Argentine peso. And we thought WE had it bad! (btw good thing we import scant amounts of wine from Canada since their dollar is thumping ours to the tune of 18% YTD). Yes, Fred Franzia (maker of two buck chuck), we're ready for more (and tastier) value! Marco, paradoxical, isn't it? BB – right. He used to source it from both Chile and Argentina but now its only Argentina…which leads us to…David’s comment. You’re right! The US dollar is up 2 percent YTD against the Argentine peso. And we thought WE had it bad! (btw good thing we import scant amounts of wine from Canada since their dollar is thumping ours to the tune of 18% YTD).

Yes, Fred Franzia (maker of two buck chuck), we’re ready for more (and tastier) value!

Marco, paradoxical, isn’t it?

]]> By: Marco Romano http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35364 Marco Romano Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:43:45 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35364 IMHO, Spanish reds under $10 still trump anything from California. IMHO, Spanish reds under $10 still trump anything from California.

]]> By: Living Off Dividends http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35270 Living Off Dividends Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:47:14 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35270 thank god for 2 buck chuck!! thank god for 2 buck chuck!!

]]> By: David J Rodriguez http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35193 David J Rodriguez Sat, 17 Nov 2007 01:24:15 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35193 ...speak of Argentina, is that the country with currency dropping faster than the greenback? …speak of Argentina, is that the country with currency dropping faster than the greenback?

]]> By: bb http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35098 bb Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:13:58 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35098 I have always liked Terra Rosa as well, but I think that it is all from Argentina these days. I have always liked Terra Rosa as well, but I think that it is all from Argentina these days.

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35080 Dr. Vino Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:09:40 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35080 Indeed. I haven't tried it for a few vintages (last time was <a href="http://drvino.com/2004/07/09/value-vino-list-number-nine/" rel="nofollow">here</a>), but Patrick Campbell likes wine for the people. His Terra Rosa is a good value too. Indeed. I haven’t tried it for a few vintages (last time was here), but Patrick Campbell likes wine for the people. His Terra Rosa is a good value too.

]]> By: bb http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35078 bb Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:00:44 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/16/now-is-the-time-for-california-cheap-wine-will-producers-drop-the-ball-again/#comment-35078 I've always been a fan of Reds from Laurel Glen. That's always an under $10 goodie. I’ve always been a fan of Reds from Laurel Glen. That’s always an under $10 goodie.

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