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RE: $55 for a Washington viognier?

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In Reply to: RE: $55 for a Washington viognier? posted by jimbill on October 03, 2014 at 21:13:35

Ha! $55 is a lot for ANY wine, as I've said before. The French, the Italians, the Californians all are so full of themselves, yet, there are people who will pay such ridiculous prices. Now a Washington vineyard wants to play "me too".
Great wine is worth $25-$30 a bottle, and no more. (Well, unless there's some idiot willing to pay more.)
Btw, my homemade salsa goes for $26 per 8 oz jar, and is worth every penny.
:)

Edits: 10/04/14

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RE: $55 for a Washington viognier? - mkuller 10:36:46 10/06/14 (1)
...do you ever bottle age any of your wine to see if it will improve over time?

I agree $55 is way too much for a viognier, but there are some excellent wines between $30 and $50 you are missing out on.

Like saying Bud is as good as beer gets.

"Life is too short to drink cheap wine."
- Yes I age wines. - jimbill 19:59:31 10/08/14 (0)
  But IMO very few of todays wines are made to be aged. Ripeness is up and tannins are down in most wines. Wine consumption is up and the makers are giving the public wines made to be opened within a year or two.
  
  I still buy a few Bordeaux and Barolos that have the qualities for ageing. Also Sauternes and Vintage Ports.
  
  Are you suggesting that the $55 Washington State viognier should be laid down?
  
  And $30 to $50 is my current price range. And I don't drink Bud. What is your point?

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