[az968]

Happy Holidays, everyone!

 

 

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[Rap]

Geez Bob. I once again believe in Santa. Anything but boxed wine. Throw I tooth fairies too.

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[Chris Vais]

There are few on this list that Santa could bring me.

 

https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature...re-Reviews

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[ds968]

With quite a few highly reputable wineries switching to bottle caps replacing corks, I suppose canned or boxed wine is no longer a stigma ( although I'm still a hold out , just can't come to terms with that yet .).

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[Rap]

Nor I. Can you imagine going to a fine restaurant and ordering a box of wine.

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[MCL968]

I wonder what the corkage fee would be to pull the tab on a box of wine you brought into a fine restaurant. We have to try that at the next WCG!

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[ds968]

Good point, we should ask the sommelier at The French Laundry ...IIRC, the fee for the first bottle was $ 75 , the second bottle ( which happens to be the maximum you can bring in regardless if you're a party of two, or six ..) $ 100 . But then when you realize that the least expensive bottle on their list is about $ 300 , you understand why the corkage fee is as high as it is and also why you probably are still ahead bringing your own wine . It would be hilarious though to show up with a box of it, just to see the look on their stuffy faces.

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[Chris Vais]

I don't believe that the top end wineries will ever shift away from cork closures. But when you take into account that a very high percentage of the wine produced in this country is bulk  fermented in huge tanks, never sees the inside of a barrel, and undergoes a process known as micro-oxidation that artificially bottle ages the wine, a cork closure is pointless. If for no other reason than the vast majority of wine is consumed very shortly after purchase.

 

This is what you want in fridge, year round for when you would like a nice glass of white on a summers afternoon or to sip in while preparing dinner. Also can be purchased by the bottle if you want to try it first.

 

Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France- Le Petite Frog features a pale yellow color with hints of green. Fresh and delicate aromas of grapefruit, lime and exotic fruit linger on the palate; all hallmarks of Picpoul. Pairs well with oysters and seafood.

 

A little known white variety from Southern France called Picpoul (pronounced peek-pool). Named for its high acidity, it translates to “stings the lip”. Typically a dry wine, this particular example also sees no oak so the true characteristics of the grape really shine through. A great wine for seafood and lighter fare it plays a similar role in Southern France as 
Albarino<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> does in Spain.</span>

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;">The 2013 La Petite Frog Picpoul De Pinet
 begins with very pleasant aromas of green apple, pear, lemon, lime, a little nectarine and honeysuckle. Tasting the wine reveals it is true to its name with great acidity. The wine is light to medium-bodied but full of flavor with deep, rich, tart fruit like zesty citrus, peach and more nectarine and lemon/lime notes. It ends crisply with a dry mouthwatering finish. At only $24 for a box (the equivalent of $6 a bottle), this little frog will have you jumping for joy!

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<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;">You'll thank your resident sommelier!!!!

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[Rap]

Chris thanks for the recommendation. I always enjoy reading your observations and advice on wine.

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