No Capsule Guy strikes again!

[T_Melloni]

A 2018 Kelley Fox Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard Red Barn Blocks was for me - at that moment - with that bottle - one of the best Pinot Noirs I have ever tasted. It had such life and freshness. Every sip - for me - was a moment of 'wow". Again, that is a moment in time, but it is a wine I will remember.

Sad to think that someone could lose an element of joy that wine offers by their own distraction of seeing a naked cork - one not covered with plastic, lead, aluminum, or some other hammered metal.

[Al_Osterheld]

Some opinions are their own reward.

-Al

[alan_weinberg]

and where would our astronauts be without these: space.capsule - Google Search

[john_stimson]

The only bottle of hers that I have at the moment has a screw cap (a 2014). And yet, I’m terribly disappointed that it doesn’t also have a capsule, and somewhat fearful of drinking the wine–for safety reasons. Otherwise, I’m thankful that I have purchased a large quantity of tin foil, with which I can protect my bottles, as well as cover my windows, and head, to protect against cosmic rays.

[R_Roberts]

I don’t feel safe commenting on this thread because of the lack of capsules. Sorry.

You do know that the church considers bottle condoms a sin.

Freudian.

[Jared_Wagner]

seems like Kelley’s got herself covered… haha

kelley_fox_wines
@sippingfinewine- you assume my reason for not using foils in my wines is because I want to save pennies. It’s arrogant to think you are privy to reasons for my decisions with my work. You have no idea who I am and i have no idea who you are, either. If you had asked me why I don’t use foils, I could have told you that I don’t want the presence of metal on my bottles. For quality reasons. I learned about this from my dear friends and importer of my wines in Japan back in 2016. I spare no costs when it comes to my work.
Not using foils is no less safe than having natural corks in contact with metals that could have also been tampered with in their places of origin. Also- what is actually in those foils? What is the allowed percentages of heavy metals in those? How are those heavy metals and dyes monitored by independent agencies to check for toxins? What is the impact on families and children living near these factories? Air quality? Water systems? I remember now that quite a while ago you wrote me an email about how you believe that people could and would put poison or pathogens as an act of terrorism onto the corks and that only foils would prevent this. What if someone used a tiny syringe to puncture the foils in a way that would be unnoticed? In that case, what about doorknobs, all types of handles, all public places, air vents to buildings and cars, elevator buttons, fruit and vegetables at the grocery store, meats at the butcher, fresh flowers, and quite a number of things that aren’t covered and sealed are serious threats. So are empty unsealed cardboard boxes with glass bottles that we use to put our wines in. Someone could put a pathogen in the bottles and some poison, too. Someone at the cork factory could take a tiny needle and inject pathogens into corks here and there and no one would ever know. I’m sorry that you think this way. It must be terrifying each day. I’m not being sarcastic. I feel compassion. Thank you for your nice comments about the actual wine, though. If you knew me, you would know my character.

:mic drop:

Kelley Fox is quite literally the smartest, coolest, and kindest person one could meet. She is also an incredibly talented winemaker who makes impossibly pure wines that luckily this dickhead will never drink again because he doesn’t deserve them.

Kelley Fox rules!!

[Jeff_M1]

It is amazing at times what sets people off in life.

[brigcampbell]

It is amazing at times what sets people off in life.

the guy probably drank too much wine with lead capsules.

Obviously, he’s a knucklehead.

[Jim_Anderson]

No Capsule Troll responded with, “I never said “FOIL” you did. I said “protect.” There are may other ways to protect besides foil!! I am not purchasing wine that has a cork exposed gathering dust on the stores (sic) wine shelf and who knows how many people touching the bottle, not to mention anything about potential contamination, which is another issue.”

Okay then. A lot to unpack there. This is either the worst trolling imaginable given the multiple self-owns or this person lives a life of fear and paranoia that’s to a degree that is hard to comprehend. Is he writing letters to beer, water and soda companies that use pop top cans? That seal ends up RIGHT IN THE BEVERAGE!!! Fresh vegetables? Those must be out. Not sure whom he writes to there. Mother Nature? Safeway? Hard to say. Does he eat at restaurants? If he thought about what goes on back in the kitchen the way he does the masses swarming wine shelves he would definitely be eating Lunchables instead.

Anyway, he’s an unusually self-centered guy trying to make a tasting note about him. Not very 21st century of him.

[Ron_Slye]

Not to mention the problem with other people “touching the bottle.” I guess all bottles should be wrapped in saran wrap. Then when we buy them we can, using impermeable sterile gloves, unwrap and dispose of the saran wrap and then bring the bottle home.

I would feel more sorry for this guy if he was not being such an a$$ about the whole thing in public.

And yes, I learned a long time ago based upon first hand experience that it is generally preferable not to know too much about what happens in restaurant kitchens re handling of food. I assume it is one of the ways that we slowly build up our collective immunities.

[brigcampbell]

Not to mention the problem with other people “touching the bottle.” I guess all bottles should be wrapped in saran wrap. Then when we buy them we can, using impermeable sterile gloves, unwrap and dispose of the saran wrap and then bring the bottle home.

With wines from Loire and CnDP it’s what’s inside that’ll kill ya.

[R_M_Kriete]

Well, if the bottle is vaccinated and the consumer is vaccinated, the CDC says no capsule is necessary.

[Jim_Anderson]

Not to mention the problem with other people “touching the bottle.” I guess all bottles should be wrapped in saran wrap. Then when we buy them we can, using impermeable sterile gloves, unwrap and dispose of the saran wrap and then bring the bottle home.

With wines from Loire and CnDP it’s what’s inside that’ll kill ya.

On that note, on his Instagram page, he does have a review of Pool Toy Rosé. Maybe it’s only what might be on the outside of things that he’s concerned about!

[Ron_Slye]

Not to mention the problem with other people “touching the bottle.” I guess all bottles should be wrapped in saran wrap. Then when we buy them we can, using impermeable sterile gloves, unwrap and dispose of the saran wrap and then bring the bottle home.

With wines from Loire and CnDP it’s what’s inside that’ll kill ya.

On that note, on his Instagram page, he does have a review of Pool Toy Rosé. Maybe it’s only what might be on the outside of things that he’s concerned about!

Oh come on. Now you are kidding! This is an SNL skit right?

[Jim_Stewart]

Hey, he really liked Kelley’s wines and highly recommended them! As for the other “noise” . . . who among us has never been a DB ?

[Jim_Anderson]

With wines from Loire and CnDP it’s what’s inside that’ll kill ya.

On that note, on his Instagram page, he does have a review of Pool Toy Rosé. Maybe it’s only what might be on the outside of things that he’s concerned about!

Oh come on. Now you are kidding! This is an SNL skit right?

How could I make that up?

[Andrew_Gold]

Hey, he really liked Kelley’s wines and highly recommended them! As for the other “noise” . . . who among us has never been a DB ?

I’m with Jim Stewart on this…

[Rodrigo_B]

On that note, on his Instagram page, he does have a review of Pool Toy Rosé. Maybe it’s only what might be on the outside of things that he’s concerned about!

Oh come on. Now you are kidding! This is an SNL skit right?

How could I make that up?

Sipping Fine Wine on Instagram: "French Pool Toy 2017 Provence, France $11 Odd for French to put wine in a screw top yet a “plastic” bottle! First thing I thought of was the movie “The Graduate” when Walter Brooke aka Mr McGuire said to Dustin Hoffman aka Ben Braddock, “I just want to say 1 word to you”...”plastics”. Typical Grenache blend, pale color, crisp with a tart edge, not as bad as I would have thought. Keep on ice as plastic gets warm quickly. Good value easy to take on a beach outing. Fun wine to drink, not overly complex. Tasting Sample. #sippingfinewine #wine #winetasting #winelover #winelife #winepairing #wineo #winefordays #winenot #winetime #wineblogger #winery #foodandwine #winwglass"

Is he really that surprised that a pool toy is plastic?

Gotta say though, that wine’s marketing team seems to know what they’re doing. Lighter in weight because of the plastic and people don’t have to worry about bringing a corkscrew or having the bottle break and having shards of glass at the beach, pool or wherever they bring it to. All around designed to facilitate people bringing that wine outside and enjoying it without a fuss. They seem to know their target market pretty well and cater to them.

[Wes_Barton]

This ought to work on him:

“I’m so sorry this keeps happening! We bottle with capsules, but the deep state lizard-people keep removing them with their Jewish space lasers.”

[Mattstolz]

seems like Kelley’s got herself covered… haha



:mic drop:

She’s pretty awesome!! (I’ve only met her once, but what an amazing & kind human)

This makes me want to run out and buy cases of her wine stat

do itttttttt

seriously though you won’t regret it. and its the time to get them: there won’t be any 2020 reds from her at all. I highly suggest the Maresh vineyard, which she farms herself, and the Mirabai, which is just so good for the price.

Well, if the bottle is vaccinated and the consumer is vaccinated, the CDC says no capsule is necessary.

ok that made me LOL