Category Archives: Wine

Dear Customer Part 11

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Barb

Dear Customer, Do not send the cheapest, least knowledgeable person you know to shop for wine for your dinner or party.  If you do, I will assume you don’t give a shit what you’re drinking and send your friend off … Continue reading →

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The Spoils of Victory

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Barb

Recently I hosted a California Wine Tasting.  It was a great success.  When I got home, full of pride and with a box full of leftovers, Jeff said “Are those the spoils of victory?” Here are some of the highlights:

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Dear Distributor Part 1

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Barb

Dear Distributor, If you haven’t called on me in eight months, you are very bad at your job.  Do not be surprised when I don’t invite you to participate in an event I organized a month ago with reps who … Continue reading →

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Blizzaster!

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Barb

In the early afternoon hours on Tuesday, February 1st, it started snowing.  And snowing.  And snowing.  Winds were gusting up to forty-five miles per hour.  Here’s what it looked like from my front door when it all started: Blizzaster! It … Continue reading →

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Dear Customer Part 10

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Barb

Dear Customer, Get off the phone.  If you are even considering taking a call or texting while in the store, don’t bother seeking me out.  I will ignore you.  Seriously, I’m not going to waste my time with you if … Continue reading →

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FRV 100

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Barb

In the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to taste many sparkling wines.  They came in all shapes and sizes, in different colors, from all over the world.  Some truly stood out, including Perrier Jouet Grand Brut, Egly Ouriet … Continue reading →

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Dear Customer Part 9

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Barb

Dear Customer, Thank you. Thank you for challenging me.  Thank you for teaching me, for listening to me, for entertaining me.  Thank you for motivating me to study and improve my craft.  Thanks for allowing me to poke fun at you … Continue reading →

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Apparently I’m a Goddess

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Barb

Last weekend a customer told me “You’d be a goddess if you could tell me where the Sutter Home White Zinfandel is.” I wish it was always that easy.

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