SC - Was re: SC-Poppa's mustard--now taste of grapes

[Elaine Koogler]

That makes sense.  I don't know a whole lot about grapes, but I do know that the
tomatoes that are grown in Hanover County, VA are the most flavorful I've ever
eaten...largely because the soil there is quite acidic!

Kiri

KallipygosRed at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 6/16/00 1:45:04 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
> vikinglord at worldnet.att.net writes:
>
> >  I have wondered if the soil content could be affecting
> >  the taste.
> >
> >  Jana
>
> A sommiliar (is that right, Wine afficionado?) friend of mine is fond of
> saying, "the taste is in the roots" meaning that the wine takes attributes
> from the ground, so perhaps. I know that he likes a particular vintage of
> wine from France because of where it is grown and the "spicy" smell the
> grapes give off they pick up from the soil.
>
> Lars
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