Comments on: Wine and wine lists: the “Wow!” factor http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2009/10/30/wine-and-wine-lists-the-wow-factor/ A blog about the world of wine Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:42:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: La carta dei vini? Pesa come un mattone, diverte la met http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2009/10/30/wine-and-wine-lists-the-wow-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-19727 La carta dei vini? Pesa come un mattone, diverte la met Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:12:56 +0000 http://www.steveheimoff.com/?p=4319#comment-19727 [...] qui Tag: amarone, brunello, carta dei vini, sassicaia, trentini, val d'aosta Alternative al [...] [...] qui Tag: amarone, brunello, carta dei vini, sassicaia, trentini, val d’aosta Alternative al [...]

]]> By: Maria Venturino http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2009/10/30/wine-and-wine-lists-the-wow-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-19544 Maria Venturino Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:07:46 +0000 http://www.steveheimoff.com/?p=4319#comment-19544 My response to this dilemma is the same response I give all of my non wine-geek friends and family who consider themselves "experts" at something. If you are a once a year skier, you probably rent the standard equipment and have a blast on the mountain. If, however, you are a ski bum of 30 years, you want to demo all of the latest, fastest, trendiest equipment and try out at least 3 or 4 different pair of skis in a day. It has to do with your skill level as well as an urge to experience something different after many years of doing the same thing. As a daily wine drinker and restaurant professional, I get all excited at the prospect of trying a Muller Thurgau from Oregon or a Tocai from Italy because these are flavors I don't get bombarded with every day! A smart restauranteur/sommelier has her clientele to consider when selecting wines for the list, and Michael Bauer or Michael Wild most certainly won't be regulars at Lake Chalet! I imagine that they will cater to tourists from outside the Bay Area who will appreciate the familiarity of the old Napa brands. My response to this dilemma is the same response I give all of my non wine-geek friends and family who consider themselves “experts” at something. If you are a once a year skier, you probably rent the standard equipment and have a blast on the mountain. If, however, you are a ski bum of 30 years, you want to demo all of the latest, fastest, trendiest equipment and try out at least 3 or 4 different pair of skis in a day. It has to do with your skill level as well as an urge to experience something different after many years of doing the same thing. As a daily wine drinker and restaurant professional, I get all excited at the prospect of trying a Muller Thurgau from Oregon or a Tocai from Italy because these are flavors I don’t get bombarded with every day! A smart restauranteur/sommelier has her clientele to consider when selecting wines for the list, and Michael Bauer or Michael Wild most certainly won’t be regulars at Lake Chalet! I imagine that they will cater to tourists from outside the Bay Area who will appreciate the familiarity of the old Napa brands.

]]> By: jason carey http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2009/10/30/wine-and-wine-lists-the-wow-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-19528 jason carey Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:52:16 +0000 http://www.steveheimoff.com/?p=4319#comment-19528 I think Amy above is really making a good point.. I think Amy above is really making a good point..

]]> By: Tommy Ronquillo http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2009/10/30/wine-and-wine-lists-the-wow-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-19514 Tommy Ronquillo Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:21:05 +0000 http://www.steveheimoff.com/?p=4319#comment-19514 A Cote by far has my favorite wine list in the Bay Area. Definitely esoteric but the staff is well trained and they let you have a little taste of the open wines before you order. Many reasonable bottles in the $30-40 range and they also do 2.5 oz half glasses as well. Lot's of unique varietals and styles and no "Brands" but the wines are perfectly suited for the food which should be the main point of having wine with food. Pretty much everything "I love" in a wine program. http://acoterestaurant.com/menus/wines.shtml A Cote by far has my favorite wine list in the Bay Area. Definitely esoteric but the staff is well trained and they let you have a little taste of the open wines before you order. Many reasonable bottles in the $30-40 range and they also do 2.5 oz half glasses as well. Lot’s of unique varietals and styles and no “Brands” but the wines are perfectly suited for the food which should be the main point of having wine with food. Pretty much everything “I love” in a wine program.

http://acoterestaurant.com/menus/wines.shtml

]]> By: mydailywine http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2009/10/30/wine-and-wine-lists-the-wow-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-19238 mydailywine Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:59:27 +0000 http://www.steveheimoff.com/?p=4319#comment-19238 For me, it's not an issue of 'new' versus 'old' wine brands. Its more the ubiquitous, commercial wine brands (which I can buy at Kroger) versus more artisanal brands ( I want to make discoveries when dining out). Cheers Amy For me, it’s not an issue of ‘new’ versus ‘old’ wine brands. Its more the ubiquitous, commercial wine brands (which I can buy at Kroger) versus more artisanal brands ( I want to make discoveries when dining out).
Cheers
Amy

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