Jaime: My slightly derogatory comments were in jest. I did not know
about the worms in Mezcal vs. Tequila, so thanks for exploding that myth
for me. And I actually WAS aware of wine making as being a long
tradition in Mexico, though I'm sure I could learn a lot about its
history, the top wineries, etc., to my benefit. It's may be a hidden
secret, like Canadian wines. Both British Columbia and Ontario produce
some stunners, and not just icewine.
In any event, I have been thinking about the Petite Syrah, and think I
will go back and buy some.
I certainly identify with the after effects of such festivals. I like
to have a designated driver or hold the "festival" at my place. June
18th I am having a summer solstice party featuring Rieslings. All
invited, but do warn me and bring your own sleeping bag. OMs and your
favourite pagan practice/ritual are obligatory.
Earl
Jaime Garmendia wrote:
>You are mixing your stereotypes in there... Worms in the bottom are
>only found in "Mezcal", a sort of agave-based moonshine made in the
>state of Oaxaca. Worms in a bottle of Tequila was probably an idea of
>a Hiram-Walker or similar marketing weenie, as real Tequila *never*
>has worms in it. And if you drink any worm-containing concoction, you
>deserve the ugly hangover you'll get.
>
>As for wine, there is 450+ years of wine making tradition in Mexico, a
>bit more than Australia and California, for that matter. While
>Mexico's national beverage is beer (the real kind, not only Corona),
>wine is also widely consumed, with some regions of the country
>(Ensenada, BC, and San Juan del Rio, in Queretaro state, for example)
>having some really excellent varietals. Cabernet is widely planted,
>but varietals like Pinot Noir and Grigio, Shiraz and Merlot started
>being produced as far back as 30 years ago. So give the Petit Syrah a
>try, just for the hell of it, and don't worry, not all water in Mexico
>is bad, and fermentation takes care of the bad bugs anyways.
>
>OM related content: A little colonial town near San Juan del Rio,
>Tequisquiapan, is one of the most photogenic towns around Mexico.
>Cobblestone streets, old spanish style houses with inner courtyards,
>old churches, etc. Every year in July they have a Wine and Cheese
>festival, and 28 years ago I took my then new OM-1 to document the
>festivities...after all the free samples, we had to rent a hotel room,
>couldn't negotiate getting out of town, let alone driving the 2 hours
>back to Mexico City. Focus and composition also deteriorated
>accordingly, but still very memorable.
>
>
>
>>Speaking of Japanes Beaujolais (type) ... (pardon me while I try to wrap my
>>head around that one...), I was at a local liquor emporium hunting cheap
>>reds that go with barbeque/barbie. Saw a Petit Syrah from MEXICO of all
>>places ... northern Baja, to be exact. It was only $6.99, but I passed
>>because I couldn't get a recommendation per se from an employee nor a
>>distributor rep who happened to be there straightening shelves.
>>Don't know if there was a worm in the bottom, but I was more worried about
>>the water used in the vinification.... Did I pass up a jumpin'
>>good quaff?
>>
>>Earl, looking at a bottle of The Balvenie 12 year DoubleWood just acquired
>>as a late birthday present.
>>
>>
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