tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post9109273089041063878..comments2023-10-10T14:43:29.795-04:00Comments on Brooklynguy's Wine and Food Blog: The HandsellBrooklynguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-2561134467790748832010-04-23T11:35:08.263-04:002010-04-23T11:35:08.263-04:00I'm curious about Peter's take on ICSWI. Q...I'm curious about Peter's take on ICSWI. Quite a few of the producers were stranded due to that volcano, but I'd rather grounded in New Orleans than most other places. There were some GREAT champagnes there.Kathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446997039062869371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-92036225000081547682010-04-19T17:50:58.472-04:002010-04-19T17:50:58.472-04:00With most wine coming out of the Languedoc priced ...With most wine coming out of the Languedoc priced well below $20, a wine priced in the over $30 range does become a hand-sell just because of consumer and possibly wine buyers perceptions.<br /><br />There are plenty of producers like Henri Milan making fantastic wines from exceptional vineyards in La Clape, La Liviniere, part of Pic St Loup and in the Roussillion that should be rewarded for their efforts. But for now these wines remain hand sell catagoryGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246665682037147993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-19711821857142105952010-04-18T21:38:45.373-04:002010-04-18T21:38:45.373-04:00mas julien is amazing, white and red. the rose is ...mas julien is amazing, white and red. the rose is nice, but not the same level, imo. <br /><br />also look out for his father's wines from mas cal demoura. also by rosenthal.Scott Reinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009533038751216766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-77446223217393913262010-04-18T16:49:11.374-04:002010-04-18T16:49:11.374-04:00One of the biggest losses of the recent economy ha...One of the biggest losses of the recent economy has been the loss of the hand-sell. Many restaurants and wine shops cut back on staff last year, giving the remaining ones less time to spend with guests. <br />As times get better, I hope the owners who were forced to make staff cuts find the time to train those that remain, or hire-up.<br /><br />Great post btw.Debra Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124429837785294567noreply@blogger.com