Recent content by Erwin Dink

Had the 97 Viognier a few days ago. Was fabulous. Even the sediment was fun -- looked like tiny gold flakes and they melted in your mouth (no grit). My first experience with a 14 year old white. What a treat.

Theo Bleckmann

and the award goes to...

Only two cases are required but it has been requested that all bottle be the same. I guess we're avoiding any politics over who gets a better wine, accurately perceived or not. It seems most of the wine bars and stores are near West Lake, as is the wedding. Vine is on my list but I hadn't heard...

One of the other challenges here is finding wine that has been stored properly. I found these reasonably priced wines at a reliable store with a very small selection. Vincent Saintcrit, 2001 Chateau Chenau-Laffitte, 2005 Chateau Cont Vert, 2000 (I think this name isn't right) Cuvee Prestige...

Definitely not in the budget.

I'm supposed to be picking up a couple cases for a wedding. These prices are very high for Hanoi but this place and the one other wine bar I've found mostly cater to expats and tourists. The challenge is this: the wedding party is made up of mostly locals who, I'm told, will be happy to drink...

Fixed. Thanks.

I wonder if I could get some quick reactions to the prices on this wine list...? I'll provide context after.

I once spent an hour and a half talking to a reporter (non-wine related) and she ended up using one brief insignificant sentence and removed all context so it came across as somewhat sensational. I'd give Deegan a chance to clarify before raking him over the coals. Journalism is a dying art.

Davey & Goliath?

Avatar's animation was admittedly impressive but this is what I said: a gigantic bioluminescent turd

depends on who I'm talking about sometimes it's "smelly ay"

I dunno if this is anything anyone would be interested in but someone is selling some wine... http://www.cherriesandclay.com/2009/12/11/raiding-the-cellar/

aww, man, joe, c'mon, you make me feel so out of the loop, can you give an example or at least an obvious hint?