Today's enlightening Washington Post wine column

[Nicolas Mestre]

DC is the pits for geek wines.

There, I said it.

PS Let us not forget "Palette" the french AOC where Chateau Simone is located.

 

[Jeff Grossman]

PPS. That is not forgotten but it is Palette, not palette.

 

[maureen]

originally posted by Bob Semon: I go to way too many dinners where the theme is Burgundy and Riesling.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

 

[SFJoe]

originally posted by maureen:

originally posted by Bob Semon: I go to way too many dinners where the theme is Burgundy and Riesling.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

I saw the direction that finger was pointing.

 

[BJ]

originally posted by Yule Kim:
At least I can buy Foreau without having to walk farther than 10 minutes from my building.

Well, that sounds great!

 

[BJ]

Hoya Saxa, BTW!

 

[Bob Semon]

originally posted by maureen:

originally posted by Bob Semon: I go to way too many dinners where the theme is Burgundy and Riesling.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Just sayin'.

 

[Nicolas Mestre]

I happen to know a source for Poulsard and other uncommon wines in the DC area...

 

[Dan McQ]

originally posted by BJ:
Hoya Saxa, BTW!

Word.

 

[maureen]

originally posted by Bob Semon:

originally posted by maureen:

originally posted by Bob Semon: I go to way too many dinners where the theme is Burgundy and Riesling.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Just sayin'.

As if you don't want to drink nebbiolo and chenin at every possible opportunity! You may recall, that it was me that insisted we order the orange wine at dino recently when we were there with kevin.

 

[maureen]

originally posted by SFJoe:

originally posted by maureen:

originally posted by Bob Semon: I go to way too many dinners where the theme is Burgundy and Riesling.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

I saw the direction that finger was pointing.

Yes, no more invitations to "Trimbach and Truchot" dinners for Bob!

Actually, I think he must be doing the B & R theme with others, not just me, as I barely see him now that he's on the prowl.

 

[Jonathan Loesberg]

I'm always available to drink your Burgundy and Riesling, Maureen.

 

[Yule Kim]

originally posted by Nicolas Mestre:
I happen to know a source for Poulsard and other uncommon wines in the DC area...

Do tell!

 

[Bob Semon]

I hereby admit the error of my ways and beseech the beneficent politburo to countenance my humble participation in the next scheduled Truchot and Trimbach reeducation camp.

 

[maureen]

originally posted by Jonathan Loesberg:
I'm always available to drink your Burgundy and Riesling, Maureen.

I think it's banned if bob's there!

but call me sometime!

 

[Thor]

Aw, we never get invited to T&T tastings. And we're T&T!

 

[Tom Glasgow]

originally posted by Rahsaan:
All things considered, DC is not bad for buying and consuming wine. It's a big country with a lot of holes.

Plus you can easily have things shipped from out-of-state retailers. Weather permitting!

Not for long if HR 5034 passes: WS Time to write your Representative. Yule any insight?

 

[Yule Kim]

originally posted by Tom Glasgow:
HR 5034

originally posted by Rahsaan:
All things considered, DC is not bad for buying and consuming wine. It's a big country with a lot of holes.

Plus you can easily have things shipped from out-of-state retailers. Weather permitting!

Not for long if HR 5034 passes: WS Time to write your Representative. Yule any insight?

I'm not too familiar with the bill, but considering the high HR number, I don't think this thing is going to see daylight this year.

But, you never know. Even if this bill never gets out of committee, the language can get attached to some gigantic appropriations bill, and it might slip right by everybody's notice. I don't know how powerful the direct sale lobby is in DC to push back against this.

 

[Tom Glasgow]

originally posted by Yule Kim:

originally posted by Tom Glasgow:
HR 5034

originally posted by Rahsaan:
All things considered, DC is not bad for buying and consuming wine. It's a big country with a lot of holes.

Plus you can easily have things shipped from out-of-state retailers. Weather permitting!

Not for long if HR 5034 passes: WS Time to write your Representative. Yule any insight?

I'm not too familiar with the bill, but considering the high HR number, I don't think this thing is going to see daylight this year.

But, you never know. Even if this bill never gets out of committee, the language can get attached to some gigantic appropriations bill, and it might slip right by everybody's notice. I don't know how powerful the direct sale lobby is in DC to push back against this.

Thanks for the insight. Is there a direct sale lobby in DC?

 

[maureen]

originally posted by Thor:
Aw, we never get invited to T&T tastings. And we're T&T!

c'mon down!