I think you have one of the most narrow minded views of wine of anyone I've ever read. And I love biodynamic wines. I get it. I've drunk absolutely tons of Leroy, Leflaive, Joly and I will drink tons more. I believe biodynamic vineyards produce the best fruit. I am for minimally handling wines. But I truly believe that in the hands of a contentious producer there is no hard and fast definiton of minimal.

Your absolutism and the inflammatory way that you write makes me think you don't really know all that much about wine or that you don't really have a great palate. A sense for painting a dramatic, good vs. evil picture? yes.

now look who's being absolute and inflammatory.
another case of cyber-bullying..

Haven't read the book--yet. But from the tidbits of backlash and with probably much more to come, I'd say this is actually all good. And now enter The Simon who seems to have agreed with the premise but needed to punish the style? Sheez!

Right or wrong and what the phuck ever... keep up the good work.

When did having an opinion, being true to one's own thoughts and desires, and having convictions become such a sin in our society?

I don't share all of your opinions, granted we are closer in thinking than a lot of other wine writers, but I do not think your writing is inflammatory in any such way, you actually seem to take a conciliatory tone -- provocative, yes -- but inflammatory? Please.

Congrats on more great reviews from Comiskey and Asimov.

I'm not a VIP guest like Asimov, but you can tally me as a RSVP. I just got the book today. I can't wait. Thank you for the two long years of prepping, I'm sure it will be quite a feast!

You know I don't blog but here I am. Keep writin' and keep rockin'. Having an opinion is a good thing. Having an informed and intelligent one that provokes interesting discussion and contemplation is even better. This wine drinker appreciates the information, education and influence you've had on his palate. Grazie and RSVP me right now!

Where did Simon and his cry of absolutism come from? Oh wait, I think I know.

Anyway, it was great to see you last Friday night, you looked "tired but happy," as the cliche goes, and I for one was thrilled skinny to be there.

I just finished the book here in old Napoli. Just the antidote when you're drinking shitty prosecco.

Hugs and kudos...

I am about a third through your book and am thoroughly enjoying it. I had heard some things about the manipulation of wine to make it taste like a highly rated Parker wine, but did not know how widespread it was. Regarding your book tour--if I already own the book I am wondering if I could still bring that book to be signed at one of your book signings.

I got half way through the book yesterday afternoon and finished it today, (sans shower...just sat on the couch devouring every word) and as a, "traditional" wine lover I have to say Thank You! You are a refreshing voice and one that I welcome with fervor. I have to tell you I almost teared up when I read about Becky and Russell....on my first trip to France, (I am a French wine buyer for a retail store) I was lucky enough to be invited to a dinner in their home and Allen Meadows was there too.....a wonderful moment for me that I got to relive while reading your book this afternoon.
I am so thankful that there is a champion out there for pure wines and wines of place..thank you, thank you.
Samantha