David Niederauer 
Los Gatos, CA
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 | | 04-10-2006 03:34 PM |
| What is the correct pronounciation of "Togni"?
Having never met the gentleman I don't know for sure how he pronounces his name. I've always said pretty much "Tony" or "Tonyee".
I also hear it said phonetically "Tog (like Hog) knee"
What is correct? | | |
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David Walker
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2284
| | 04-10-2006 03:54 PM |
| Tog - knee | | | |
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Mark Horvatich
Grape Stomper
Posts: 116
| | 04-10-2006 09:09 PM |
| Philip is from the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and pronounces his name "tawn-yee". FWIW, according to Philip this is also the correct pronunciation of the GN in gnocchi, ie, "nyau-kee"...
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GATC
Wine Lover
Posts: 4741
| | 04-10-2006 09:38 PM |
| Mark, that is what it sounds like when he calls me. The first time I couldn't tell who was on the phone. | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
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Posts: 30967
| | 04-11-2006 02:26 AM |
| That is "tawn" like... the sun comes up at "dawn"?
And "hear yee, hear yee"? | | | |
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Randy Sloan
St. Helena
Wine Drinker
Posts: 4021
| | 04-15-2006 10:46 PM |
| Quote:
How do you say "Togni"
I'm not able to say it now, but hope to be able to within 5 - 7 years. | | | Randy Sloan<br>Match Vineyards | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Puncher
Posts: 986
| | 04-16-2006 02:51 PM |
| Quote:
What is the correct pronounciation of "Togni"?
"Raymond Luxury Yacht" | | | |
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Budman
Philly Suburbs
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Posts: 23750
| | 04-16-2006 04:10 PM |
| In this context, what's the correct pronunciation of 'Yacht'?  | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
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Posts: 30967
| | 04-16-2006 05:22 PM |
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How do you say "Togni"
I'm not able to say it now, but hope to be able to within 5 - 7 years.
5 - 7 years is not long enough. I just did a 15 year one and it was just able to spit it out. | | | |
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tgenn
Pleasanton, Ca.
Grape Sorter
Posts: 397
| | 04-19-2006 01:31 AM |
| Quote:
What is the correct pronounciation of "Togni"?
Having never met the gentleman I don't know for sure how he pronounces his name. I've always said pretty much "Tony" or "Tonyee".
I also hear it said phonetically "Tog (like Hog) knee"
What is correct?
David:
Ton-yee or tawn-yee. Definitely not Hog-knee. He said he grew up in England, but his wife Birgitta (burr-gita, definitely not bird-foot) was maybe from somewhere else in Europe (and his father was Italian speaking Swiss). He made wine in Bordeaux (Lascombes) before coming to California. His wines from the 60's and 70's at Mayacamus and Chapellet still drink great today, as do all of his own wines. A very interesting visit (I am stopping by Saturday to pick up wine). | | | |
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GATC
Wine Lover
Posts: 4741
| | 04-26-2006 07:10 AM |
| I'm still waiting for the 70 Mayacamas to open up. I don't think I'll live that long. The 69 Chappellet is a classic though. | | | |
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