I do not disagree that terrior is important and that is why all Cabernet is
not created equal. I think the designate Haut Medoc, St. Emillion, Pomeral
is an important part that needs better marketing.

In fact, All Cab is not created equal and explain what terrior is to the
future generations of wine lovers.

I think its a marketing issue not a labeling issue. If it said Cabernet on
the label of a Chat. Margaux but the bottle sold for $299 the average
consumer is not going to understand the difference without understanding
Terroir and its value.


"Timothy Hartley" > wrote in message
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> "Richard Neidich" > wrote:
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>> I would not change labels on any classified growth. Only the cheap
>> stuff.
>> I would suggest getting more value into the French wines at the top
>> level.
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>> Sorry.
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> I don't think there is anything to be sorry about! I would not
> disagree with you about the really basic stuff if it helps the basic
> buyer. However French law does not prevent a varietal name on Vin de
> Pays or VDQS so there is no need for change. At the AoC level terroir
> becomes improtnt and I stand by my original points.
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> Tim Hartley