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in article , Bill at
wrote on 8/10/04 8:14 PM:

> Midlife wrote:
>
>> Two questions I'd really appreciate some info on:
>
>> 1. In what direction is Ray Duncan (I presume that's who you're talking
>> about) taking Silver Oak?
>
> Duncan was developing Merlot back in 98. I was at the winery in 2002
> and I had the impression that Meyer was not sold on the idea at all.
> My view was that Duncan wanted to make a blend. Now he has started
> a second label I think and is going to do the blend, Merlot and other
> grapes under that label.
>
>> 2. Is there an accessible web site that provides 'insider' info on such
>> things?
>
> Perhaps the Wine Spectator news section is the best source of what is
> happening in the business. There are publications for the professionals
> but I don't get that involved.
> B

I think I'd read that Duncan had bought the Stonegate property and re-named
it Twomey Cellars to produce Merlot. Why would a move like that necessarily
spell the decline of Silver Oak?

Big question, though...... will Twomey offer Krispy Kreme donuts on release
day?