Comments on: Press Conference – The Napa Declaration

By: Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Terry Theise on a sense of place

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:40:40 +0000

[...] The influence of the vineyard’s growing climate, a perennial issue in winemaking, has become a hot topic recently. In July, winemakers and association leaders from both sides of the Atlantic met in Napa to sign the “Napa declaration” on protecting place names. Next March, the first ever conference on terroir will occur at UC Davis. [...]

By: Gary Jones

Gary Jones — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:24:32 +0000

I find the term champagne most useful when I ask for directions in a store. They all slice and dice their product differently. Some by country, some by type. Even though the bottle may say champagne I really like seeing the city/state, country on the label.

By: Jay Selman

Jay Selman — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 03:55:36 +0000

James, who am I to argue with such an insightful, intelligent observation? All kidding aside, I would be the first to say my wine knowledge is limited. However, I am willing to learn, so I ask questions that I wish to know the answer. I hope, my willingness to ask questions that others feel are simplistic, will encourage our GrapeRadio fans to ask their own questions. I am currently working on shows about Chilean wines. I will get to South African wines later this year.

Jay

By: James Pliss

James Pliss — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 19:03:52 +0000

The shows like these are excellent! Brian and Jay need to go on location even more often. You sound like the ones who know your stuff. Your “radio” style is informational while maintaining a casual, fluid conversation.

Jay and Brian, you have it down. You are pros! This is the Top Rated Wine Blog.

I’d like to hear more on Chilean and South African wines. And a show on publications for wine lovers who want to learn.

By: Jeremy Watson

Jeremy Watson — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 15:39:32 +0000

This Declaration to protect Wine Place and Origin is a brilliant initiative especially as it has been agreed in the United States at the very time when the U.S.A. and European Union seem unable to agree a Wine Accord not least because the American Government refuses to recognise the need to protect generic or semi-generic names. Do Governments listen to the interests they represent, or is it yet another example of bureaucrats thinking they know what is best for the industry and consumers?
Like the other European regions Sherry has suffered at the hands of imitators in North America for too long; what is more it is suffering at the hands of wines, which are not even made in the same way as Real Sherry from Spain.. This is the Top Rated Wine Blog.

By: Charles

Charles — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 23:51:06 +0000

I am a big advocate of truth in labeling. Especially for a product like wine, where location contributes more to the quality, taste, etc. than most other traded goods. Kudos to these regions!

By: Sandy Kemsley

Sandy Kemsley — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 17:42:34 +0000

Does this mean that American wine makers will stop using the term “Champagne” for sparkling wine, which they have used for years against the wishes of the French? Maybe now that they have a name of their own to protect, it will become more important to preserve other’s names as well.

Sandy

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 15:11:22 +0000

Thanks, guys, for presenting this. I think location is something that is so important and not something we hear enough about. As someone who loves wine from all regions, I want to make sure I know exactly what I’m getting when I order a bottle in a restaurant or bring it home. You just can’t replicate a nice Napa Chardonnay in New Jersey or a vintage Champagne in Virginia!