Comments on: Wine or Juice ??? http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:09:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Zac http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/#comment-13 Zac Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:01:47 +0000 http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/#comment-13 I do agree with MoJo to some degree. Many of our foods and beverages have been bastardized; it absolutely pains me when I see a "martini list" filled with little fruity cocktails. However, I still agree with my last posting - Webster made up his mind long ago. I do agree with MoJo to some degree. Many of our foods and beverages have been bastardized; it absolutely pains me when I see a “martini list” filled with little fruity cocktails. However, I still agree with my last posting - Webster made up his mind long ago.

]]> By: MoJo http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/#comment-11 MoJo Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:16:52 +0000 http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/#comment-11 <p>Can't we have one thing that's not bastardized for profit? We've seen Pizza relegated to cardboard with ketchup and fake cheese. The venerable Martini has become the ultimate girlie drink. Beer has gone from a highly flavorful artisan beverage to watered down... All in the name of commerce.</p> <p>I think that the wine industry should fight. In the words of Marie Antoinette "Let them drink dandelion wine".</p> Can’t we have one thing that’s not bastardized for profit? We’ve seen Pizza relegated to cardboard with ketchup and fake cheese. The venerable Martini has become the ultimate girlie drink. Beer has gone from a highly flavorful artisan beverage to watered down… All in the name of commerce.

I think that the wine industry should fight. In the words of Marie Antoinette “Let them drink dandelion wine”.

]]> By: Zac http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/#comment-10 Zac Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:36:13 +0000 http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/#comment-10 I enjoy wine frequently; especially with a new group of friends. The obvious definition of wine is the fermentation of grape juice; however, the full definition includes other fruits and vegetables. So my questions is: who does a plum or apple "wine" really hurt? Wine is already on a high pedistal as compared to other alcoholic beverages. The vintners have done a great job protecting themselves and their industry; they don't need to control the word "wine" to save their reputation. A little humility could do them some good and likely open the doors to a lot more wine drinkers. Now I'm going to go home and enjoy a 2005 vintage Barley Wine. Cheers! I enjoy wine frequently; especially with a new group of friends. The obvious definition of wine is the fermentation of grape juice; however, the full definition includes other fruits and vegetables. So my questions is: who does a plum or apple “wine” really hurt? Wine is already on a high pedistal as compared to other alcoholic beverages. The vintners have done a great job protecting themselves and their industry; they don’t need to control the word “wine” to save their reputation. A little humility could do them some good and likely open the doors to a lot more wine drinkers. Now I’m going to go home and enjoy a 2005 vintage Barley Wine. Cheers!

]]> By: dalomaha http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/#comment-8 dalomaha Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:31:25 +0000 http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/#comment-8 <p>Bt definition on nurtibase.com wine is defined as "An alcoholic beverage produced through the fermentation of grape juice. Other fruit and vegetable juices, such as dandelion and elderberry are also occasionally used in winemaking, an art the goes back at least 12,000 years." having found this however, I believe that wine not made with grapes may be an apertif or cordial or liquer' but not wine.<br /> And remember - "in Vino Veritas"</p> Bt definition on nurtibase.com wine is defined as “An alcoholic beverage produced through the fermentation of grape juice. Other fruit and vegetable juices, such as dandelion and elderberry are also occasionally used in winemaking, an art the goes back at least 12,000 years.” having found this however, I believe that wine not made with grapes may be an apertif or cordial or liquer’ but not wine.
And remember - “in Vino Veritas”

]]> By: Joe http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/#comment-5 Joe Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:41:48 +0000 http://www.thedrunkenfrog.com/2007/12/27/wine-or-juice/#comment-5 I wholeheartedly agree. When driving through Vermont we frequently passed the "North River Winery". It turned out they were fermenting apples. Didn't that used to be called Hard Cider? I wholeheartedly agree. When driving through Vermont we frequently passed the “North River Winery”. It turned out they were fermenting apples. Didn’t that used to be called Hard Cider?

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