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- jmcginley1 - 09-14-2005
This is a rave, not a rant. I just got a part time job(twice a week) working at my favorite wine store http://www.princetoncorkscrew.com/
This place is constantly kept at 56 degrees, and only carries wines from small, family-owned wineries. I am so excited to have this "hobby job" to learn more about (and taste a great amount of) wine.
Friday is my first day, wish me luck.
- Capocheny - 09-15-2005
JM,
A wine lovers' dream come true! Tastings, tastings, and more tastings! And, when you find one you like... a discounted price too! [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]
What more can you ask for?
Good luck... and have fun!
So many wines... so little time!
Cheers
- Kcwhippet - 09-15-2005
Ah yes, that employee discount is a wonderful thing.
Forgot to add, I picked up a 14 yr. old Rosebank by Gordon & MacPhail yesterday for $31 - retail is $65.
[This message has been edited by Kcwhippet (edited 09-15-2005).]
- winoweenie - 09-15-2005
Sounds like every wine-lovers dream. Now if we can just get Buck-ie-poo a similar gig maybe he will develop some kinda' palate. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img]WW
- Thomas - 09-15-2005
Kudos to you. Along with home winemaking, that is exactly how I got started in the wine business--I worked in a shop in the evenings and on Saturdays so that i could have access to more wine plus learn the trade, and the consumer.
The owner of the shop and I used to sit in the backroom after closing to go throught the latest potential buys--it was a true learning experience for me, especially the time I delivered cases of beer (New Jersey) to some underage kids whose parents were away. The parents found out, contacted the store and I got reamed for not taking i.d.
Anyway, 56 degrees is a little extreme... [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]
[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 09-15-2005).]
- wondersofwine - 09-15-2005
Hope you enjoy the job and are able to give personalized service to your customers. One could be my cousin. She and her husband live in Princeton but I'm not sure where they shop for wine.
- Georgie - 09-15-2005
Next time I'm out that way, I'll be sure to stop by!
- Innkeeper - 09-16-2005
Be sure to wear a sweater!!
- Georgie - 09-16-2005
As hot and humid as this classroom has been for the past few days, 56 degrees sounds just wonderful! Not too mention what a nice cool glass of white wine would do for my morale!
- jmcginley1 - 09-18-2005
Simply put, I like here. A lot. They are making efforts to get me up to speed on product knowledge(tastings) and I get to buy wines at cost now. I am really going to learn so much here, especailly about French wines, which seem to make up about 60% or more of our inventory.
I'll post tasting notes soon on the wines I'll be tasting, whoo hoo!
- wondersofwine - 09-19-2005
Attaboy! Will look for your postings!
- Snakum - 09-21-2005
"They are making efforts to get me up to speed on product knowledge(tastings) and I get to buy wines at cost now."
Hmmm ... the young lady at my local Total Wine store mentioned they were looking for part-time help when I joked about how much time I spend there. That might be a fun gig if I could find the time. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img]
- jmcginley1 - 09-22-2005
Snakum - do it!