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Old Jan 1, 2016, 7:32 am
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
Back to being serious, the point is that going to a "proper" Wine Merchant is probably only worth it for the true aficionado, ... the more serious wine person wants to know and understand the nuances of the different producing regions, vintages and cellaring possibilities that can only be found with a specialist.

Also, the language barrier is another issue. Its hard to find proper English, German and other languages spoken proficiently at most locations....
This was admirably demonstrated at a recent luncheon I attended. The host served some wine from an unlabeled bottle. Thankfully there was a expert Argenologist sitting next to me who could answer my question - "Vat kind of vine is dis?" "Es gut, ja!"
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Old Jan 1, 2016, 9:14 am
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Originally Posted by SoFlyOn
This was admirably demonstrated at a recent luncheon I attended. The host served some wine from an unlabeled bottle. Thankfully there was a expert Argenologist sitting next to me who could answer my question - "Vat kind of vine is dis?" "Es gut, ja!"
Of course, following that theme, we will have to change the title to "Spend some pesos, get some wine."
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Old Jan 1, 2016, 3:24 pm
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^ ^ ^

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You're too far away.

Happy New Year to all. 2016 looks as if it's going to be a good one. ^
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Old Jan 1, 2016, 3:25 pm
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Unlabeled bottle..????

That's ILLEGAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 1, 2016, 3:40 pm
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
Unlabeled bottle..????

That's ILLEGAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It isn't that the bottle never had a label. However, since Spanish loves the passive and reflexive, it is more that "the label lost itself" (without reference to how or why).
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Old Jan 1, 2016, 7:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
Unlabeled bottle..????

That's ILLEGAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Indeed....one has to wonder what type of establishment SoFlyOn frequents for lunch. A bit dodgy if you ask me.

When I serve cheap wine to guests I at least pour it into a decanter before putting it on the table.
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Old Jan 1, 2016, 7:24 pm
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Indeed....one has to wonder what type of establishment SoFlyOn frequents for lunch. A bit dodgy if you ask me.

When I serve cheap wine to guests I at least pour it into a decanter before putting it on the table.
IIRC, he usually lunches at a place with free internet and imported foodstuffs. Although I've never had your wine, his is less dodgy than yours. I guarantee it!
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Old Jan 2, 2016, 12:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
It isn't that the bottle never had a label. However, since Spanish loves the passive and reflexive, it is more that "the label lost itself" (without reference to how or why).
Apropos "Argentina, the country that lost itself" Although on reflection, that maybe a bit passive-aggressive
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