Need Advice--gifted 78 Ch. Talbot

[Thomas]

Thanks, JoeyZ, for your support in my theory. I hear so often that Europeans are trying to rip us off with wine prices, when that really is not the rule--some are, of course, but most are not.

I just brought in some Italian wines that began in Italy at a wholesale bottle price of $3.00; by the time the wines arrived at my door, I had to charge $14 a bottle in order to pay my bills--the shipper, customs, BATF, importer, distributor, and NY State all had to first get their cut.

Lanaman, a first growth is not "better" than a fourth growth--better is always relative. But a first growth has the advantage of commanding more money, and in America that means more respect. Check out the site recommended to see what the "growth" system really means.

I still do not understand the intimidation factor to which you refer. If you were to serve me a first growth that commanded a lot of money, far from intimidated, I would feel honored that you are willing to share it with me.