http://appellationbeer.com/blog/glassware-terroir-and-wine-myths/ Tue, 22 May 2012 16:56:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/glassware-terroir-and-wine-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-257723 Alan Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:49:07 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-257723 The enemy of the good is the excellent. But, as you say, the enemy of both the good and the excellent is the false prophet. I've learned more about good beer care of a lawn chair than a special glass. The enemy of the good is the excellent. But, as you say, the enemy of both the good and the excellent is the false prophet. I’ve learned more about good beer care of a lawn chair than a special glass.

]]> http://appellationbeer.com/blog/glassware-terroir-and-wine-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-257665 Bailey Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:48:17 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-257665 I can, however, buy the idea that, if you *believe* a good glass makes wine taste better, wine from a good glass will taste better to *you*. I can, however, buy the idea that, if you *believe* a good glass makes wine taste better, wine from a good glass will taste better to *you*.

]]> http://appellationbeer.com/blog/glassware-terroir-and-wine-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-257661 Spencer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:26:41 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-257661 "...quantity of minerals in wine is so small that it can’t be detected through human taste and smell" seems a red herring to me. To me, the question would be, "do (can) the minerals in the soil affect the growth of the vine and development of the fruit." Given that "minerals" can be micro-nutrients, I would think the answer to my question is "yes, in many cases". “…quantity of minerals in wine is so small that it can’t be detected through human taste and smell” seems a red herring to me. To me, the question would be, “do (can) the minerals in the soil affect the growth of the vine and development of the fruit.” Given that “minerals” can be micro-nutrients, I would think the answer to my question is “yes, in many cases”.

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