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The pursuit of California balance
Clumsy. Overripe. High alcohol.
Over oaked. Fruit driven. Massive. Sweet. Made for Mr Parker's Palate.
The historical stereotype of California
wine, like all stereotypes, has a basis in truth. Especially for many
Europeans, whose exposure to these wines consist of a lot of industry
commentary flavoured by a precious few bottles that make it across the Atlantic
and don’t go far towards dispelling the reputation. Even most Americans in the
wine business with more than an ounce of perspective will readily admit that
American tastes in wine lean towards the bigger, riper, and sweeter end of the
spectrum. Both national...
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