In my opinion, Chardonnay is for girls.

I'm a big fan of Riesling, but if you buy a good bottle, it is not a sweet wine.

I'm afraid Blue Nun ruined the Riesling market in this country.

The good Riesling's still come from Germany, and they are dry and solid.

I would drink a good Riesling with a holiday meal, perferably turkey, although I'd probably stick with a good French Burgundy or California Pinot Noir. I used to drink a lot of Merlot, but they have been ruind by Robert Parker, who likes really strong, heavy, Tannin-rich wines. The average bottle of Merlot these days is as heavy as a bottle of Cabernet.

In fact, I find the average bottle of Cabernet now tastes like turpentine.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".