Michael Pronay wrote:
> Timothy Hartley > wrote:
>
> > [Naming grape varieties on labels]
>
> The direction this discussion runs is absolutely moot.
>
> The problem does not arise with high-end appellations.
>
> The real problem: Why should a plain AOC "Bordeaux" wine not be
> able to mention "Merlot" or "Sauvignon Blanc"? Why should a "C=F4tes
> du Rh=F4ne" not be able to say "Viognier" or "Syrah"? Why should a
> "C=F4tes de Provences" not be able to mention "Grenache"?
>
> I don't see any sense in not permitting to mention the grape
> variety onj these type of wines.
>
> M.

I agree with you Michael, the more info, the better. It may be true
that experienced wine sippers (like the people in AFW) don't need to
know more than the appellation. But newcomers need all the help they
can get, particularly here in America, where wine is not really an
ingrained part of the culture. The average American won't know what the
heck "Cotes du Rhone - Villages" means.

Dan-O (just my two cents)