The flood of e-mails, tweets and Facebook requests to post this second part of this video conversation below with Paul Mabray of Vintank on the wine industry and Digital Darwinism is heartening. Sometimes, you think you’re just talking to yourself … but when Paul Mabray is part of the conversation, people listen.
Didn’t catch Part One of this conversation about wine and social media? Pull up a comfy chair, top that glass up and let it play.
Here’s Paul’s presentation:
Here are the Robert Mondavi wines that we tasted:
Robert Mondavi Sauvignon Blanc Private Selection, California
Excellent value for this crisp, refreshing wine with vibrant acidity and expressive lemon-line and herbal notes. The wine was aged for a year on its yeast lees to add texture to it. 405753 13.5% $16.95 Score: 88/100.
Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley, California
The winery gets the fruit for this wine from two of their stellar vineyards: Wapoo Hill and To Kalon. They add 10% Semillon to round out the wine. Sixty percent of the wine is barrel fermented. All wines are then aged, sur lie, in French oak. My note: Juicy and refreshing with vibrant, clean lemon and lime fruit. Very zippy: perfect for so many dishes. Drink: 2011-2015. 221887 13.50% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100.
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