Mike Tommasi wrote:

> > So, what John says is false?
> >
> > The work is translated into English from the Italian edition, so how
> > could an American be the principal writer? I'm confused. I was under
> > the impression that this was an Italian-based project. It is remarkably
> > free from snobbery, in my opinion. I don't look at it that often, but
> > when I am trying something out that I have not had before, I will look
> > at the write-ups, usually AFTER I have tried the wine, to see wht they
> > say. If they liked it, I make a note of that.
> >
>
> I think John has it wrong on that point, the contributors are numerous
> (dozens) and I am not aware of any non-Italian in the list.
>
> But he's right about this guide being more influential in Italy and more
> international style than even Parker.

Well, I have not really tried everything in the book (heh heh heh) so I
can't say. I do like Argiolas wines (and Santadi wines), and they do
too, so on that basis I have to say we're in agreement. But I would
hardly call Argiolas' or Santadi's style 'international'. Would you?