Wines from the Washington offline

[stevebody]

Hated to miss the festivities but we've been pushed behind by the bank and dealing with the landlord and contractor and have a million things to resolve, still. I tasted the Willow Crest stuff up in Levenworth about two weeks ago and found it far better than when I tasted it while working at Esquin. I envy you guys a couple of days of JUST wine and food and no headaches! That said, I'm finally able to spend time concentrating on the wine inventory 80% of the time and nuts'n'bolts 20% - instead of the reverse. I think the shop is going to be great and the response I've gotten from everybody so far has been unbelievable. Bob Betz called yesterday to say that he's looking forward to coming by and is putting us on his release list. Ditto from Baer last Tuesday. Will post regular notes from here on and, of course, any and all from this forum are invited to drop by! Email me for directions and when we'll actually be in the shop. Opening date is Sept. 7 +/- 1 week!