What a lineup, Bill. Thank you for those notes on the trophy wines. In
my ignorance, I tar them all with same brush (overripe, confected,
etc.), so it's good to read about the ones that defy the stereotype.
Shafer Hillside Select is no surprise, but it is a relief to read
something positive about the Araujo Eisele, as I have fond memories of
the Phelps wines made from that vineyard. No surprise about the Diamond
Creek, either, though the Dalla Valle Maya I wouldn't have predicted to
be as traditional as it sounds like. Like Dale, though, I won't be
changing my buying habits unless we see a major collapse in the wine
market (yah, right!).

Mark Lipton


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