Table & Vine

[Kcwhippet]

I may have sounded harsh, but I have my reasons. In the six times we've been there in the past five years (I was set straight by my wife) I've asked for certain types of wine, and they've never had it but assured me it would be in soon. Well, it's been five years and they still don't carry Tocai Friulano (I checked their web site to be sure). With the exception of Paul Prevost and one other (I forget his name), the little flunkies wandering around have had a bit of a condescending attitude. I've been drinking wines for longer than these kids have been alive. I've spent about seven years of my life involved in some aspect of the wine industry. I don't need some little wet-behind-the-ears toadie trying to tell me I'd be happier with a Vermentino than a TF. When I was looking for a Vin de Glaciere and an Amador Ice which they didn't carry, they tried to steer me to one of the multitude of Quadys on the shelf. The thing is, I don't need that kind of hassle because, besides the wine shop I work at, we frequently stop in at six other very fine wine shops in our area. With the exception of one clown at Martignetti's in Allston, everyone quickly gets the picture that I have some knowledge of wine (limited though it may be) and has made the effort to try and meet my requirements. We now know well at least one person at our favorite shops (generally the wine manager) and we get great service.

Conversely, the other side of the wall at Table & Vine is great.

[This message has been edited by Kcwhippet (edited 01-10-2003).]