On 11 Apr 2007 05:23:30 -0700, "DaleW" > wrote:

>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/11/di...=1&oref=slogin
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What a great article. I went somewhat reluctantly, expecting the
somewhat stereotypical, looking-down-the-aristrocratic-nose, wine
writer of (flourish of trumpets) THE NEW YAWK TIIIMMMMMES!!!

And, I found a well written piece that makes eminent sense to the
common man/woman (must be PC here...)

My humble contribution to this course of action is to note that one
does not need to be in Gotham to try the system. I'm continually
amazed when I take a few moments to stop and talk to folks in wine
shops and (even) in grocery stores at how much knowledge there is with
regard to the wines stocked.

One might encounter the "duh...." clerk, but more times than not
you'll find someone with a good knowledge of the stock, considerable
experience with the wines and a willingness to point you at something
that fits your budget and your tastes if you can describe them
reasonably.

(One nit-pick, the relative dearth of US wines in the two sample
cases. Seemed like one bottle in the first and three in the second.)


Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
www.thunderchief.org
www.thundertales.blogspot.com