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Richard Neidich > wrote:
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>Dan, I live in the USA and 25 years ago had my first Bordeaux. I did not
>know what kind of grapes it was...all I new is "I liked it".
>
>What would the difference really be if I had never had Cabernet Sauv before
>either? Bordeaux which is geographical or cab sauv which is varietal.
>Assume I never had either.


You'd like to find more like it, right? However, what if that Bordeaux was
merlot-based and you then bought another that was cab-based?


>I am not an Opus One fan but you know they did not have any problems selling
>out each year. Nor does Phelps Insignia. You know what big Danno....it
>does not mention variety on the label either!!!!


Whether wines do or not, I feel they should. I wouldn't force them to,
though.


Dimitri