Recent content by Paul Courtright

In my opinion, this is the more important point. Locally grown produce is not de facto better, but it's important to support quality, and encourage it - let's take the previously cited example of a Michigan Pineapple... My grandfather was a farmer in Mid-Michigan - his parents immigrated from...

I just had a bottle of Verdelho last week. Described as a "straight grner verltliner knock-off." It was good. Interesting. Worth experiencing. Had the same old CA problems - super high alcohol created an incredible sense of sweetness, and it cost something just south of $30. Probably not going...

I'm gonna reiterate the new interest to be found at BDV. With all the vineyards transistioning to Biodynamics (like everyone else in the world, I know), the exclusive use of wild yeast, and most importantly a severe cut in production (from 450,000 cases to 35,000 cases, still not small) as well...

Bless you. PC

Wouldn't you say VT benefits from being the home to NECI? It only makes sense that some students would be drawn to staying in the area, given the great seasonal offerings. PC

Coming from the Bay Area, I was pleasantly surprised to see all of the great produce available in Austin. Maybe not quite the wealth of variety (can't grow Artichokes anywhere near hear), but the quality is impeccable. Certain things even put CA to shame (peaches, non-heirloom tomatoes, chilis...

2003 Russian River Valley Mondeuse 100% Mondeuse pH: 3.61 T.A.: 0.633 g/100mL Alcohol: 15.3% Huh? Really? SFJoe - correct me if I'm wrong, but 3.62 is not particularly acidic when it comes to wine, nor 0.633 gr/100L particularly high in acidity. I mean seriously, if you have to let...