Wine experts in the Southern Hemisphere seem to think that mid-quality
US wines are more expensive than elsewhere. Personally I have found
local ly produced mid-range wines purchased in the US more expensive
than I am used to, but I put this down to what I perceived as a
propensity for Americans to drink spirits and/or beer.

Now I find some international wine critics say that the high cost of
grape-producing land in suitable areas, plus the high cost of setting
up wineries in the USA is the problem.

Does anyone know if these views have any value? I have had very
acceptable chardonnay from the Napa in the USA frequently, but have
personally found it about double the price of the same quality New
Zealand or Australian chardonnay.


Daisy

Carthage demands an explanation for this insolence!