Comments on: Imperfect storage, blogging, new critics, Johnny Apple – sipped and spit

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By: J. Boyce

J. Boyce — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:39:35 +0000

OK, big guy, you made the Winnipeg Free Press, but can you make the London Free Press?

By: Esteban

Esteban — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:38:52 +0000

John Mariani’s quote from your link, Tyler: “As with all blogging, readers should be wary of the source of such claims.”

Mariani has some nerve talking trash about wine blogs. This is the same John Mariani who wrote:

Volnay has not yet achieved the reputations of other white wines in the Cote de Beaune, probably because they are more delicate and subtle than the bigger chardonnays in the area.

Maybe, Mr. Mariani, Volnay has not achieved the reputation of other white wines in the Cote de Beaune BECAUSE THEY DON’T PRODUCE WHITE WINES.

But we must distrust bloggers and trust olde tyme journalists, right? Right?

Get off my lawn.

By: 1WineDude

1WineDude — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:02:02 +0000

Vapid blogs? That’s unpossible!!!

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By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:48:59 +0000

Charlie, yes, quite a few of those age-worthy cabs from the 70s are great today.

Caroline – glad you have tried it!

Larry – exactly.

Matt – thanks. Since that link was broken, this one is what I think you meant.

To amplify, Robert Parker states: “As you can see Lisa [Perrotti-Brown] is being given full coverage of Australia as we move to regional reports,in addition to wanting her to have greater and greater responsibilities. This also permits Jay to spend at least one full month on the ground in Spain(as his two week immersion courses in both Rioja and Ribera attest.”

She will also share coverage of New Zealand with Neal Martin.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:37:00 +0000

In a recent post on the eRobertParker.com bulletin boards, Mr. Parker provided a tentative calendar for the regions to be covered in the various Wine Advocate issues during 2010, and the critics who will report on each region. Lisa Perrotti-Brown is listed as having responsibility for the four planned reports on Australian wines. That seems to “sorta” qualify her as Jay Miller’s “official” successor for the Australian reviews in TWA.

By: larry schaffer

larry schaffer — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:13:31 +0000

The Heitz story just goes to show that sometimes you CAN get away with storing your wines in ‘normal’ places like closets rather than ‘wine storage units’ (-:

Good to see!!!!!

Cheers!

By: caroline palla

caroline palla — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:32:58 +0000

I had the good fortune to drink 74 Heitz Martha’s in 2003. one of my most memorable wine-experiences ever. such delicate fragrance, such grace, just amazing.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:35:23 +0000

As a junior collector without much extra $ for storage I’ve always been a little worried about my storage solution. Basically I just throw all my wine in boxes down in my storage room, which is beneath my appmnt building in SF. As long as I’ve been checking temp down there is been a pretty constant 55-60, but I only started checking in October. I’d imagine that it’s likely to get as warm as around 70-75 for a couple days during the occasional hot stretch we get around July/August sometimes. Is that enough to worry about? I dunno. But some of the science I’ve seen tends to indicate that that kind of variation isn’t likely to be harmful, especially since the rise would likely be very gradual and we’re talking the room temp of my storage area, not even the wine temp. itself.

Good to see that a top shelf wine survived dorm closet time, apartment closet time, and even basement time and came out shining.

By: Charlie Olken

Charlie Olken — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:09:56 +0000

Heitz Martha’s Vineyard may be the poster child for ageworthy Napa Valley Cabs. Seemingly always has been since that superb wine was first offered by Mr. Heitz over thirty years ago.

But, lest we forget, the ageworthiness of this wine is not a singular event in CA wine history. Many of the 1970 vintage Cabs are still drinking exceptionally well.

And as if to underscore Mr. Heitz’ way with wines, I opened a bottle of 1962 Heitz Pinot Noir, rumored to have been grown at Hanzell, at a dinner a month or so ago, and it was spectacular beyond spectacular with nuances and layers and velvety texture and reminiscences of Pinot Noir fruit.

Yes, Virginia, CA wines not only age well but take on the complexities, suppleness and sensual attractiveness we expect of older wines.