tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post7671471873186838978..comments2024-03-28T02:36:57.726-07:00Comments on Good Wine Under $20: Wine Book Club #1: Vino ItalianoDr. Debshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02892131332003571463noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-80097779470650017062008-02-29T11:07:00.000-08:002008-02-29T11:07:00.000-08:00Sean, I think the NYT is a LITTLE bit harsh on thi...Sean, I think the NYT is a LITTLE bit harsh on this point. I've looked stuff up in this book a lot since I finished reading it. It's worth more than bookcase stuffing, for sure. And Andrew, I have the same mental block. And I go to the store and I cannot remember where the damn appellations are located geographically. I guess we just have to drink more Italian wine.Dr. Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892131332003571463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-50168079006648119922008-02-27T13:35:00.000-08:002008-02-27T13:35:00.000-08:00I like the book quite a bit, but I still have a me...I like the book quite a bit, but I still have a mental block when it comes to the wines. For some reason French wine was easy, I was able to understand their AOC system and learn what grapes go in what. Maybe it's because the varietals they use are familiar. But in Italy, even after having read the book, I'm stumped if it isn't Alto Adige. Piedmont, or Tuscany.ARBeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16973596795217497022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-63613908574142515062008-02-27T12:54:00.000-08:002008-02-27T12:54:00.000-08:00Nice review Deb. I do not have this book and will...Nice review Deb. I do not have this book and will probably not purchase until I get really into Italian wines. But, I have added it to my list and made notes of your notes!winedebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891313852429967357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-39848710356448812582008-02-27T04:46:00.000-08:002008-02-27T04:46:00.000-08:00Don't forget the recipes! I received this book as ...Don't forget the recipes! I received this book as a gift a few years ago and I have had great fun pairing the wines with the meals.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-74983822906962174372008-02-27T04:19:00.000-08:002008-02-27T04:19:00.000-08:00Hi Dr. D, I finally managed to get a copy of the b...Hi Dr. D, <BR/><BR/>I finally managed to get a copy of the book and read before the due date and, while I can wholeheartedly say that I learned quite a lot of things and even used it to find a couple of great wines, the New York Times hit the nail on the head in its 2002 review “nobody reads wine books”. They only serve as reference material and bookcase stuffing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-88935140223526215382008-02-26T11:50:00.000-08:002008-02-26T11:50:00.000-08:00Dr., thanks for the heads-up that the book is shor...Dr., thanks for the heads-up that the book is shorter next month. I will make a concerted effort to finish the book...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-24858298215415436752008-02-26T09:57:00.000-08:002008-02-26T09:57:00.000-08:00Deb,Thanks for thinking up this whole thing and fo...Deb,<BR/>Thanks for thinking up this whole thing and for so gladly participating.<BR/><BR/>I'll look forward to your tasting notes if you're able to track down a Pigato.David McDuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274955351036700406noreply@blogger.com