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[ShortWiner]

I was indeed at is-wine this weekend! And what a great place it is! You've got some fascinating stuff there, foodie. I'm sorry I missed you, but I'll be back.

Picked up your Etna Rosso, that carmenere you've got (curious about these lately), and the Heron Hill riesling I've read about on this board. Tried the Etna rosso with pappa al pomodoro, a pureed tomato soup with gobs of bread all mushed up in it. This was perhaps not the wisest pairing--tomatoes could have used a little more acid, I think--but definitely enjoyed the wine.

No question, folks, this is a very special place to buy wine.