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‘The world does not need another Chardonnay’
Who uttered those words?
That would be Rudy von Strasser, the Napa Valley wine producer who has harvested what he says is the first ever commercial crop of Gruner Veltliner in California, according to Decanter.com. The grape is planted widely in Austria and makes some of that country’s most highly respected wines.
Von Strasser says he doesn’t know how California-grown Gruner will taste, but added the varietal character is most important, because ….
“The world does not need another chardonnay.”
If we compile a Top Ten Wine Quotes of 2006, this, I herby predict, will make the cut. Beautiful.
See you out at the Saturday tastings … Cheers, and Go Bucks!
Mark Fisher
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Comments
By Zenadine
September 14, 2006 5:34 PM | Link to this
Beautifully said. I love a good (balanced) chardonnay, but the fact is the world is saturated with this grape. There are plenty of other white varietals that offer comparable richness and roundess without the flab. I really like ribolla blends from Italy. One of favorites is “Molamatta” from Marco Felluga. Its rich yet balanced, and a steal for 17 bucks.
By Todd
September 9, 2006 5:26 PM | Link to this
I concur wholeheartedly, both with the quote, and the fact that it is one of the best wine quotes of the year.
By Dr. Vino
September 9, 2006 4:53 PM | Link to this
Ha! The other nine came from Fred Franzia’s one press conference.