The Zinquisition

Various ruminations and observations regarding the bizarre and otherwise incomprehensible happenings in the wine industry.

SAINT VINI'S CREDO I believe that wine is a beverage that should be enjoyed frequently, alone or with meals. I believe that wine, since it is made from a fruit, should produce a liquid reminiscent of that fruit, not cedar, moss, pipe tobacco, barnyards, manure, pencil lead, or band aids. As such, I believe that good wine can come from any country, but it must be labeled in such a way that the consumer doesn't need an atlas and a wine encyclopedia to figure out what's in the bottle. I believe that the United States should not trail the civilized world in wine consumption per capita and that neo-prohibitionists, wine snobs, and liquor distributors are all joined in a trilateral commission to hinder wine consumption. I believe that wine needs to lose its elitist image by embracing alternative packaging, alternative closures, non-vintage wines, stronger branding, and lower retail prices. I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last........uh....sorry, I got carried away.

Monday, December 13, 2004

DBR outbid for Chalone!

I had heard that there was rumor of another bid, but I didn't expect it to be $13.75! Everyone is guessing Diageo, so I will too...

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Tom said...: Diageo is a decent bet. Did you notice the offer also includes "continued wine benefits"? That's pretty cool. I wonder if that means they will continue what has long been known as the best "wine club party" in the business?; December 13, 2004 11:04 AM

The Zinquisition

Monday, December 13, 2004

DBR outbid for Chalone!

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