On Nov 13, 10:57 pm, mtfes...@netMAPSONscape.net wrote:
> J Times article on Japanese wines athttp://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fg20091113fh.html
>
> This caught my eye
> "There was one pleasant surprise left for me at the tasting, however;
> Suzuran Winery made an excellent Merlot (??1,800). A whiff of burned
> leaves leads you into good strong oak flavors supported by balanced
> tannins, and a tiny hint of strawberries added just the right daub of
> bright color to this somber wine."
>
Burned leaves? Really? I don't think I want my wine tasting like
burned leaves, even just a whiff. Maybe the author smelled the person
next to them.

> Anyone ever heard of Suzuran?
>
http://www.suzuran-w.co.jp/

Nice use of clip art. I didn't take the time to read anything; too
lazy this morning.

John W.