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[RickBin389]

Good point Foodie, ....but,depending on the size & volume of your list - you may have to limit the number of distribs you use....Most of the big houses have equally appealing brands - to little ole me ,it comes down to the knowledge, honesty & helpfulness of the sales rep.

Be wary of the guy (gal) that trashes his competition and bullies his way around your list ( a good wine rep realizes his offerings change on a yearly basis & respects good wine regardless of who sells it) - and remember ,Kman ,that as long as you are ripe - you are exposed. Taste, taste, taste and taste again - develope your palate.

Of course ,the rules change if you are in an ABC state.

The advice on this thread regarding reading suggestions are excellent - I would add the Sotheby's wine encyclopedia(Tom Stevenson).

Good luck Kman.

[This message has been edited by RickBin389 (edited 08-27-99).]