And the winner is.............

[winoweenie]

Eloquently stated Drew. As a consumer I`ve learned long-ago the ultimate buying decision is made by my palate. I`ll buy a bottle or so on a reccomendation, but if`n I don`t like that sucker it never shares space in my cellar with the wines I know and love. BV Reserve or Rutherford has NEVER been overlooked in a vintage, nor Diamond Creek, Phelps, Montelena, Caymus, Araujo, Heitz, Mondavi Mayacamus,Stags Leap, nor Duckhorn regardless of what Laube is pimping at the moment or what new producer Heidi has signed on with. I know these will always be near or at the top of any wines made in Napa and the newcomers have had one heck of a time gettin` shelf space. So Drew I commend you on doin` your thing. Boto would have us drinkin` nothin but his Italians, Foodie only wines that go with Maderia-laced dishes, and Inkeeper only wines at 15 and below that come from way over yonder. Stay the course and buy wines you enjoy regardless of price or origin. ( OFF SOAP-BOX ) winoweenie

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