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Hi Jack......
I have been busy getting this computer ready for XP and haven't had a chance to find the article. Yes, your "other informant" is the one who is right. It is Marques de Riscal from Rueda and in Spain it had the brass netting (or possibly plastic now), but not over here. The website I found mentioned that this netting is hand-crafted by *little old ladies* because it can't be made by machines. Anyway.....it is one that I happen to like and I am also not a big fan of reds due to migraines. However, I will try and find the website for you once I get sorted out here. I like the New Zealand and Aussie whites (Chilean too)......in fact, as long as it is dry and light, I am sure to like it, grin. Cheers.....Senora Figgs "Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message ... To end this long OT rambling among the vines, one of my contacts in the wine business suggested your Spanish white might be a Valencia white blend, by Palacia Del Conde, as it is marketed in the US with a plastic netting. However, another informant is quite sure that is is/was, indeed, a Marques de Riscal from Rueda, and is a blend of Spanish grapes. He distinctly remembers the wire netting, even without my prompting. It has not been imported for many years in this manner. In fact, the modern label has a "wire netting" graphic motif in the background of the label, denoting and suggesting the former actual netting. Marketing genius, I suspect someone actually thinks! Rueda whites are rather low on the quality lists today, but remain available abroad. I still recommend an Albarino to you and Ron, to experience something different. Try it with a New Zealand sauvignon, ... and some good shellfish for each. Didn't you say you don't prefer sweet? These will clean your teeth. P.S. I forgot to mention the fine Ribera del Duero red, Condada de Haza, in my earlier listing. http://www.stratsplace.com/cgi-bin/search?Country=Spain&UserID=4&n=Rogov's+Tasting+No tes&offset=550&t=tastingnotes Ciao, -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message ... While quite a bit of Sauvignon blanc is produced in the Reuda region of Castilla y León, even more of the white verdejo and viura are grown. These are crisp, aromatic wines. Marques de Riscal is one of the most highly regarded producers. http://www.marquesderiscal.com/ingles/ Ironically, the Ribera del Duero region nearby is the source of many fine reds, including the wineries, Abadia Retuerta and Vina Mayer, among my favorites. Tempranillo is the primary grape, similar to cabernet, in complexity and body. Perhaps the most famous wineries here are Vega Sicilia and Pesquera. These are huge, expansive wines, certain to please. Your "wire netting on a spanish white" doesn't immediately ring my bell, so I will research further and get back soon. -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "Heather" wrote in message ... Hi Jack......finally remembered part of it and found it on the web. Marques de Riscal.....but none of the bottles shown had the distinctive netting (made of metal they said).....anyway it is a white and probably Sauvignon..... I see on their website that the world-renowned architect Frank Gehry designed their new headquarters. He is also doing the Art Gallery here in Toronto.....oddball design, I must say. So try it sometime if you like a light, dry white. I am no expert on wines.....I just know which ones I like, grin. Cheers.......Heather "Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message ... Perhaps, Faustino, Rioja Gran Reserva, Figgs. -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "Heather" wrote in message ... No.....I will have to see if Ron remembers.....I can picture the durned bottle the way it is sold in Spain, but not here. Has a netting on it. Cheers.....and I like whites, #1 preferably. Had one tonight and can't see to type.....I am such a cheap date, grin!! Cheers.....Heather "Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message ... I wish I could think off hand which one we loved over there......it was white tho. Perhaps, Albarino? -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ snip |
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"I like the New Zealand and Aussie whites (Chilean too)......in fact, as
long as it is dry and light, I am sure to like it, grin." Then see if you can find Ironstone Vineyards, Sacramento, Calif., "Obsession" and Lurton Bodega's Pinot Gris, from Argentina. XP will amaze you with its stability. Use at least 512 MB. -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "Heather" wrote in message ... Hi Jack...... I have been busy getting this computer ready for XP and haven't had a chance to find the article. Yes, your "other informant" is the one who is right. It is Marques de Riscal from Rueda and in Spain it had the brass netting (or possibly plastic now), but not over here. The website I found mentioned that this netting is hand-crafted by *little old ladies* because it can't be made by machines. Anyway.....it is one that I happen to like and I am also not a big fan of reds due to migraines. However, I will try and find the website for you once I get sorted out here. I like the New Zealand and Aussie whites (Chilean too)......in fact, as long as it is dry and light, I am sure to like it, grin. Cheers.....Senora Figgs SNIP |
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How about some Rodeo Red with you chili??
Heirloom, old and serious "Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message ... "I like the New Zealand and Aussie whites (Chilean too)......in fact, as long as it is dry and light, I am sure to like it, grin." Then see if you can find Ironstone Vineyards, Sacramento, Calif., "Obsession" and Lurton Bodega's Pinot Gris, from Argentina. XP will amaze you with its stability. Use at least 512 MB. -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "Heather" wrote in message ... Hi Jack...... I have been busy getting this computer ready for XP and haven't had a chance to find the article. Yes, your "other informant" is the one who is right. It is Marques de Riscal from Rueda and in Spain it had the brass netting (or possibly plastic now), but not over here. The website I found mentioned that this netting is hand-crafted by *little old ladies* because it can't be made by machines. Anyway.....it is one that I happen to like and I am also not a big fan of reds due to migraines. However, I will try and find the website for you once I get sorted out here. I like the New Zealand and Aussie whites (Chilean too)......in fact, as long as it is dry and light, I am sure to like it, grin. Cheers.....Senora Figgs SNIP |
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I hope to get XP on here tomorrow. Ran into a snag with the Upgrade
Advisor.....part of the nVidia Drivers. And I hate messing with drivers..... All ready to put it on, once I sort out what is not compatible with it. Cheers.....Heather "Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message ... "I like the New Zealand and Aussie whites (Chilean too)......in fact, as long as it is dry and light, I am sure to like it, grin." Then see if you can find Ironstone Vineyards, Sacramento, Calif., "Obsession" and Lurton Bodega's Pinot Gris, from Argentina. XP will amaze you with its stability. Use at least 512 MB. -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "Heather" wrote in message ... Hi Jack...... I have been busy getting this computer ready for XP and haven't had a chance to find the article. Yes, your "other informant" is the one who is right. It is Marques de Riscal from Rueda and in Spain it had the brass netting (or possibly plastic now), but not over here. The website I found mentioned that this netting is hand-crafted by *little old ladies* because it can't be made by machines. Anyway.....it is one that I happen to like and I am also not a big fan of reds due to migraines. However, I will try and find the website for you once I get sorted out here. I like the New Zealand and Aussie whites (Chilean too)......in fact, as long as it is dry and light, I am sure to like it, grin. Cheers.....Senora Figgs SNIP |
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You betcha' !
-- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "heirloom" wrote in message ... How about some Rodeo Red with your chili?? Heirloom, old and serious snip |
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