https://www.saltshaker.net/20081112/tasting-of-a-lifetime Casting a little flavor (and a few aspersions) on the world of food, drink, and life Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:07:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.saltshaker.net/20081112/tasting-of-a-lifetime#comment-244700 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:34:03 +0000 https://www.saltshaker.net/?p=1539#comment-244700 […] The question that Carneros faces today is one that will force a choice for many producers. The promise of the region and its style is there. Those producers that hold true to it may find that, in the short run, they are a small slice of the market pie. Their loyal followers, however, will continue to buy and drink the identifiable quality found in these wines. In the long run, my bet is that “being true to your school” will win out over those who, like a leaf in the wind, twist and turn with each new shopping trend. At my half-century party and Carneros’ official quarter-century, I’d also bet that wine coolers won’t be the drink of choice. […]

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