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In Reply to: RE: Finding a recommended wine posted by Avocat on July 11, 2009 at 14:15:59
Jim, I'm sorry if I gave the impression that I work for Columbia Crest...I do not.
I'm not sure how I gave you the impression that I don't like value wines..I love values, but I also remember the last time I bought a Parker wine that was rated at something like 92 points for $11..it was an undrinkable cocktail of green vegetables...awful stuff.
As with all things, what you receive is proportional to what you put in...I don't know shortcuts.
Imagine the disaster if you put together a stereo based on reviews!
Steve
Follow Ups:
Sorry for my misinterpretation. - I saw the name "Walla Walla" in your ID and your mention of making wines, and selling out of wines in 10 months, so I wrongly assumed you were with CC. I'm assuming you do work with one of the Washington wineries. - Is this so?
I can understand (and share) the interest you and others have in researching wines, going to wine tastings, developing a relationship with a wine merchant, etc. However, as mentioned, I also have a number of other interests, some of which are expensive and time consuming. (E.g., sailing, and maintaining a sailboat; astronomy (operating several rather large scopes, going to observing events, meetings, etc.), music (listening, playing the piano, attending concerts, etc.); reading, in a number of categories; travelling; socializing, with my wife and others; Alliance Francaise activities; exercising at a local gym and elsewhere; doing occasional legal work (although I'm substantially retired); church, charitable, and community activities; etc. Also, of course, modifying and listening to my stereo/HT system, into which I have invested many $$$ and many hours. Reading a number of related sources, including the Asylum.
My point isn't that my interests are any more important or interesting than those of anyone else, but I feel that I should at least try to follow some of priorities when deciding how I spend my time. - And spending hours and hours studying wines, going to wine tastings, etc., in order to become an expert oenophile is not at the very top of my bucket list.
In any event, thanks again to the several AAs who have posted suggestions. Incidentally, I have been to a number of wine tastings, including tastings at our local wine outlet. I'm particularly interested in Bordeaux wines, and if anyone has suggestions for some good choices for under $30 - $40 or so, I would appreciate getting them.
Jim
Jim, I work for myself...my winery is called Trust. Crest is about 90 minutes from Walla Walla in the middle of nowhere in a town called Patterson. Fun Fact number #1: Columbia Crest and Chateau Michelle (and the other 8 or so wineries in the fold) are owned by US Tobacco makers of Skoal!
Sign up for a mailer from K and L out of CA. I always see lots of reasonably priced Bordeaux wines in their mailers, some of which they directly import.
BTW, for two years I worked under the former director of winemaking at Chateau LaTour in Bordeaux...now I can make a 100 point wine anytime I want!! (that's a joke)
Steve
I'm very impressed with what I read about your winery, and I will try to get some of your wines. - They don't seem to be available in our area, but I'll try to order some. If you apprenticed with the Latour Chateaux people, you no doubt have an appreciation for some of the French Bordeaux wines. - By the way, if you ever try to duplicate one of the Ch Latours there in Washington State, please put my name on the order list.
I was interested in your program of aging good Cabernets. I'll sign up for your mailing list, but I was trying to get a general idea of typical prices.
Jim
Jim,
Sorry, that's not me..I'm trustcellars.com in Walla Walla. I actually have no desire to create a First growth wine in Washington. I don't believe too much in the international winemaking style.....I'd rather develop my own style that's suited to the fruit that we have here which is immensely different than in France or Spain or Australia, etc..
Steve
What's your promotional code? I want to order some wine but I'm always looking for a deal. Seeing how we're one of the few on this forum, help a brother out.
What would you compare your dessert wine to?
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