First CA Pinot vs. Burg Squabble?

Linda_Baehr · March 21, 2009, 2:31am

Burgundy- too expensive, too hit and miss
Cali- too sweet, too over the top

Discuss

larry_schaffer · March 21, 2009, 2:43am

I’ll try to settle this . . . .

When I was asked by Rusty Gaffney of PinotFile at WOPN whether I had more CA pinot or Burgundy in my cellar for a grape radio segment, I thought for a few seconds and then confidently answered . . . .

Neither - I drink mainly rhones!!!

Not sure if that will make it into the final cut . . .

Carry on . . . .

Jason_Hagen · March 21, 2009, 2:46am

No.
Cali- too sweet, too over the top[/quote]
It can be … but doesn’t have to … although sometimes I really love an over the top and sweet Cali pinot.

J

Paul_H_Potter · March 21, 2009, 2:21pm

I like Oregon Pinot Noir

ChrisBeacham · March 21, 2009, 4:16pm

Is this where I step in and say “A-hole! Who likes like that elegant, pseudo-French, chaptilized pink crap?”

Me, I prefer Jessie Helms Winery North Carolina Pinot Noir 1972, which is from the Yadkin Valley appellation contrôlée, specially grown for those keen on regurgitation; a fine wine which really opens up the sluices at both ends.

Paul_H_Potter · March 21, 2009, 9:22pm

Now you’ve got the spirit!!

Guillaume_Deschamps · March 21, 2009, 11:19pm

If only you guys could make a better job of convincing the guys on the East Coast to drink more Cali Pinot I would be able to afford even more Burgs…

Randy_Sloan · March 22, 2009, 12:40am

I’d prefer you describe the argument differently.

Jeff_Pf0h1 · March 22, 2009, 5:59am

Indeed. One of the friendliest, most inclusive, places on the web

Jeff_Pf0h1 · March 22, 2009, 6:01am

Peachy Canyon Zin… just right…

Jeff_Pf0h1 · March 22, 2009, 6:02am

Exactly!