Where in the wine world is he? Prize edition
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Where in the wine world is he? Add your thoughts in the comments below.
Correct responses (region and country) will be entered into a random drawing for the paperback edition of The Emperor of Wine, by Elin McCoy. This book is a new paperback and will ship directly from Amazon.com.
As a bonus, also post a caption for the photo and your name will be entered in the drawing twice. Comments must be posted by Monday Nov 26 to be eligible. Drawing happens Tuesday so use an email that you will have access to that day.
Nov
21
2007
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On November 21st, 2007 at 10:58 am ,The Dude wrote:
Golan Heights, Israel
On November 21st, 2007 at 12:02 pm ,monkuwino wrote:
I guess Chile. Caption: “My father’s father worked the vineyards, my father worked the vineyards, and now the grape doesn’t fall far from the vine.”
On November 21st, 2007 at 12:05 pm ,monkuwino wrote:
Oops, sorry to waste more cyberspace but you asked for country and region - so please edit my guess to say Casablanca Valley in Chile even though I am probably in the wrong hemisphere even..
On November 21st, 2007 at 12:20 pm ,luiz wrote:
Mendoza, Argentina, perhaps Zuccardi’s.
On November 21st, 2007 at 12:44 pm ,ChrisA wrote:
Rias Baixas, Spain
On November 21st, 2007 at 12:46 pm ,Lyle Fass wrote:
Brazil?
On November 21st, 2007 at 1:21 pm ,Steve wrote:
Vino Verde, Portugal
On November 21st, 2007 at 1:46 pm ,Steve2 wrote:
Barossa valley, Australia
On November 21st, 2007 at 4:20 pm ,Rory Gurland wrote:
“Either I am shrinking or these vines double in size overnight!”
My guess - Greece
On November 21st, 2007 at 9:07 pm ,philippe newlin wrote:
Mendoza Argentina. Juan! Donde esta el bicycle pump?
On November 22nd, 2007 at 3:58 am ,Cru Master wrote:
“Frodo Baggins better destroy that damn ring or I’m going to be making wine for that sulky serpent Saruman!”
Mendoza, Argentina
On November 22nd, 2007 at 4:34 pm ,Andrew wrote:
I got the last one right, even though I didnt enter, this time I’m not so sure. Thinking Portugal here…
On November 22nd, 2007 at 6:19 pm ,David Harris wrote:
The soil and trellis style instantly reminded me of Swan Valley, Australia out near Perth. The kahki, hat-style and fair skinned vigneron is consistant with that, and the wisp of (maybe) a eucalyptis tree in the background would not be inconsistent with that location. The bicycle and apparent erosion make me think more third world-ish, though.
On November 23rd, 2007 at 11:27 am ,Gary Sullivan wrote:
After studying the picture closely and analyzing different things within the picture, I think it is definately located in the outback region of Mukwonago, Wisconsin.
On November 23rd, 2007 at 10:08 pm ,Julien wrote:
Going for the Bekka valley, in Lebanon…
On November 24th, 2007 at 2:23 am ,Tom Gunn wrote:
Australia… for some reason the hat seems to scream aussie to me
On November 25th, 2007 at 10:30 am ,andrea gori wrote:
california petit syrah
On November 25th, 2007 at 2:38 pm ,Cassandra wrote:
I can’t help but see a similarity with the vineyards near Bangkok, Thailand. But it looks so dry in that picture, I’m not sure.
On November 25th, 2007 at 6:22 pm ,Craig wrote:
I really don’t have a clue, but it isn’t in any of the vineyards I’ve been in lately (NZ, Germany, Austria and central Europe).
I did want to write and thank you for the Wines of France which you sent to me (in Britain) last December or January.
Thanks to the postal system (and my aunt and uncle leaving it in a cupboard for several months swearing they didn’t have a package for me) I’ve now received it. So, cheers Dr Vino.
On November 25th, 2007 at 6:37 pm ,Dr. Vino wrote:
Craig -
Thanks for the update on the book you won in December. I’m so glad it finally connected with you!
Sounds like you’ve been to some fun places in the wine world. Send in some photos and we’ll try to guess where you were!
As to this photo, yes, wow, a tough one given the wide range of guesses. I’ll give you a hint though–the correct location has come up in the comments! And if you’re not sure as to where, a caption alone will get you in the drawing for this one…
On November 26th, 2007 at 11:29 am ,Debbie Fraker wrote:
The soil looks like Mendoza. I’ve never seen vines that tall in Mendoza, but I’ve certainly seen them that old. So I’m guessing Mendoza, Argentina also.
On November 26th, 2007 at 11:30 am ,Debbie Fraker wrote:
The soil looks like Mendoza. I’ve never seen vines that tall in Mendoza, but I’ve certainly seen them that old. So, if it isn’t too late, I’m guessing Mendoza, Argentina also.
On November 27th, 2007 at 4:11 am ,Mariëlla wrote:
Technically its Tuesday here, but who knows…..
My guess; Rias Baixas, Spain. And for a caption: “Look what I found… Uncle Juan looking for his glasses which he lost of few days earlier, pruning the vines.”
On November 27th, 2007 at 2:58 pm ,Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Where in the wine world was he? Mendoza, Argentina! wrote:
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