Defining Napa: Shaping an Appellation

RE: Defining Napa: Shaping an Appellation

Gwendolyn Dunne — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 19:28:47 GMT

But what about the very pricy, popular jam bombs derived from multiple vineyards? Don't wineries like Silver Oak, who test their wine on hordes of tasters in order to bottle the one that appeals to everyone, destroy the whole idea of terroir?

RE: Defining Napa: Shaping an Appellation

Greg Rivera — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 18:19:42 GMT

Excellent article and timely comments (to Nick's question) on the possible repercussions of the incoming administration's tax reform bill. As such, some of my Italian producers and their governing bodies are bracing for the possible impact of the new reforms.

RE: Defining Napa: Shaping an Appellation

Nick Siracusa — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 06:35:15 GMT

Thanks for your insight Richard.

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Richard Mendelson — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 16:29:04 GMT

To respond to Nick's question, the incoming administration's tax reform bill, called "a better way," if adopted, will not be good for lovers of fine wines from around the world. The goal may be America First, but we can't make the great wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany, and other renowned appellations on home soil so the platitude of returning production to the States makes no sense. Protectionism will lead to foreign reprisal, and the wines of Napa Valley, the whiskeys of Tennessee, and other high visibility American products are sure to be among the targets.

RE: Defining Napa: Shaping an Appellation

Nick Siracusa — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 07:44:21 GMT

Having worked in 4 different states "Wine in America" is a staple in my library (Thank You) and I'll certainly pick up "Appellation Napa Valley". Any thoughts on the incoming administration's bullish trade policy regarding the EU? I find it hard to imagine a scenario where it would benefit us domestically or abroad.

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John Owens — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:07:48 GMT

Great article, Richard. I could barely believe the Franzia quote - and dug up the article. Here is the link for the curious: money.cnn.com/.../