Friends...

[Jackie]

This board is near and dear to my heart, having founded it with Jerry Mead back in '99, I think it was. There is so much good information here that it is really a treasure trove of wine knowledge.

Most of this is due to the contributions of a group of users who have been generous, loyal and supportive of this site since the beginning.

I have decided that -- as the owner of the domain, WINES.COM -- I should be taking a more active role to maximize the positive aspects of the WineBoard, both for our long-time users and newcomers, who look here for good advice on wine topics of all kinds.

I'm starting by asking for the WineBoard SEARCH function to be changed. We want the results of any search to be displayed with the MOST CURRENT post first... followed by older posts.

That's one step in the right direction. I would LOVE to hear any other suggestions that you have for changes right now. They will be addressed.

I would like to ask our old friends to pass the word that I am initiating positive changes here and need your feedback and comments. This forum is not the "poor relatives" of blogs. It is an absolute TREASURE of wine advice, tasting notes, bargain tips... and so much more.

I am proud of this forum and intend to help improve it for all who visit. We honor and appreciate every single contribution. This is a place where there are no wine snobs, there are no dumb questions, and we will do everything possible to respond to requests and suggestions... So please post or send me email.

Thank you for your continued support.

Jackie :-D