Question for Randy C.

[Randy Caparoso]

I would say no way you'd find "deals" like that out there in Maryland, Drew. Things don't operate like that for your distributors. I would say that the best Oregon Pinot Noir for the "regular" price right now is by Griffin Creek ($12-$16). At the last Oregon State Fair we preferred it over almost all the other Pinots in the $25-plus range.

Forgot to mention another California favorite of mine. Unfortunately, also rare and pricey: Ted Lemon's Littorai label. Gorgeous, delicate, fragrant wines, all silk and lace. Can't go wrong when you stick to the top-notch vintners (the ones with the "Pinot touch"), you know.