Wine Focus for September: Discussion complete.

[Robin Garr]

Okay, we have a consensus. WIth David largely out of pocket let's ride the crest of the New Zealand wave into a month in which we'll consider Sauvignon Blanc from all over the world, comparing and contrasting it with the New Zealand style.

When did we last look at a region of Spain? Bierzo might be hard for some punters to find but perhaps we could corporate into another "Spain focus". Say N/NW reds or something like that?

Looking at the map Toro, Rueda, Ribera del Duero all would fit nicely, plus some nice white producing areas close to the coast.

Bob, I like this area but I think we did a WF on it or including it about a year ago. I would be happy to do it again but for the fact that my cellar is nearly empty of Spanish wine except Rioja and a couple from R.del Duero.

[Robin Garr]

Bob, I like this area but I think we did a WF on it or including it about a year ago. I would be happy to do it again but for the fact that my cellar is nearly empty of Spanish wine except Rioja and a couple from R.del Duero.

Yeah, my memory might be failing, too, but I sure felt we had done Spain fairly recently. Plus, I have a hard time seeing us drawing a lot of newbies in with "Wine Focus: Bierzo."

Any other ideas, folks? Remember, look for wide application and lots of choices, but it doesn't have to be boring.

Reds that are best with a light chill?

[Robin Garr]

Reds that are best with a light chill?

I love them, but isn't that kind of similar to the Chianti-as-a-summer-sipper we did recently? Maybe not, though, as this is a lot more broad. I'm willing to think about it; it's still hot in the upper hemisphere while spring is on its way Down Under.

Others? How's this idea sound?

Just seeing Dales last entry, how about "fall wines on the patio!"?

Just seeing Dales last entry, how about "fall wines on the patio!"?

No patio, you know like David has no A/C.

Oh, and aren't wines on the patio in Alberta chilled whether you like it or not in September?

LOL Thomas!

[David M. Bueker]

Do something I don't like, as I (again) won't be able to participate much or even at all.

Go for Sauvignon Blanc!

Do something I don't like, as I (again) won't be able to participate much or even at all.

Go for Sauvignon Blanc!

The month after doing New Zealand?

How about New World Bubblies?

[Robin Garr]

How about New World Bubblies?

That wouldn't be very fair to our Euro-pals.

[Robin Garr]

Go for Sauvignon Blanc!

The month after doing New Zealand?

Actually, that might work! NZ Savvy is a pretty idiosyncratic style. Move on to the world of SB and compare and contrast. Could work well for late summer, and lets the Loire-heads enjoy life.

Loire-head here........good suggestion master!