Schildknecht is shocked...
25 Aug 2006 by JR
David Schildknecht, OH:   You write in Should screwcapped wines be tasted before being served? that "Some Australian wine judges incidentally believe that it is unfair to ask for a second bottle since this gives it an advantage over any other wine that might have a lower, less perceptible level of TCA that has flattened the fruit but not imparted a nasty smell."    This is among the most ridiculous opinions I have come across. It would be analogous to saying that there ought to be no false start permitted in swim meets – instead, all of the participants in the...

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