James Suckling Rumours

[Ryan]

I have heard rumours that James Suckling is to produce a wine, a mix of grapes from different regions. Apparently to be called "One World, One Wine" to be launched at a dinner for the pope in England this weekend.

As far as I remember he was dropping hints a few months ago, saying something like "the dream of every wine critic is to produce a wine".

I'd wish him all the best with it.

Has anybody else heard anything like this?

[laficion]

Hi everyone,

Andy, Yes, James Suckling is coming out with his own site on wines in October,

but in the last few months , he's been busy with an interesting experience.

All goes to show that James Sucking is not yet retierd as some would like him to be.

I find what he's doing, is quite interesting but I would have tried another name for this wine,

It sounds too much like something Robert Parker has always dreamed about, One world WITH one wine, HIS...

Here is a link to Decanter.com

http://www.decanter.com/news/wine-news/499...w-suckling-wine

[Ryan]

Thanks for the link Guy.

I'd love to know what Jancis Robinson thinks of it.

While I certainly hope it works out for him, I don't know who would buy a blend of this type if he ever tries to do anything other than a charity event with it.

[Colt45]

Thanks for the link Guy.

I'd love to know what Jancis Robinson thinks of it.

I don't know who would buy a blend of this type if he ever tries to do anything other than a charity event with it.

Yes, I'm curious (though not overly ) if it's a one time deal or not.

[samb]

This Im sure will be an interesting wine.

[Warren]

To be honest that wine sounds like a dogs breakfast with too many blends.

And what about some Australian content, why exclude one of the best wine producing regions if your going that far.

[khomeinist]

Anybody seen the film 'Mondovino?'

The political slant is a bit tiring but the scenes with Robert Parker and James Suckling are amusing. Basically the thesis of the film is that there is a trend towards 'international' wines with lots of oak, forward flavors etc. that is being pushed by various critics, blenders, luxury houses, over-extended wine consultants, etc.

Perhaps James wants to hasten this process? A new partnership with Yellowtail looming?

[Ken Gargett]

"the dream of every wine critic is to produce a wine".

james might want to but i can assure you that it most certainly not the dream of all critics. some do (halliday is a prime example here and nick bulleid and nick stock) but most want to remain firmly on the other side of the fence.

but i'd love to try james' wine.

[Colt45]

but i'd love to try james' wine.

I'm sure you'd be welcomed with open arms at the dinner with the pope and bishops.......

[CigarmanTim]

I'm sure you'd be welcomed with open arms at the dinner with the pope and bishops.......

and at that precise moment....hell froze over

[Ken Gargett]

I'm sure you'd be welcomed with open arms at the dinner with the pope and bishops.......

i cannot believe i am so misunderstood???

[CanuckSARTech]

I'm sure you'd be welcomed with open arms at the dinner with the pope and bishops.......

and at that precise moment....hell froze over

LOL. Well done, fellas! En garde, touche, bleh!!!!!