Critics should be critical

Article Abstract:

A Jul 31, 1996, column critiquing Clos Du Val's wines caused some readers to object to a wine writer making any negative comments at all about a vintner. A critic must provide accurate and honest information, both for the sake of the consumer and the winery being critiqued.

Analysis, Practice, Criticism, Enologists

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Judging futures, barrels and brettanomyces

Article Abstract:

It is not always possible to forecast the eventual quality of a finished wine that has been aged. Barrel tastings will often give a good indication, but not always. Brettanomyces, a spoilage yeast, is also discussed.

Forecasts and trends, Wine, Viticulture, Diseases and pests

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Sonoma's unsung hero

Article Abstract:

The death of Louis Pagani, one of the oldest grape growers in Sonoma County, CA, is described. Many people had never heard of Pagani, but his contribution to wine and the industry has been significant.

Officials and employees, Appreciation, Fruit industry, Fruit trade, Pagani, Louis

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