Wed, 12/24/2008 - 10:23 | Posted by: Richard
"So what are you doing for Christmas and New Year's?" That is the question Craig asked me. He had a reason. Remember the daughter who is dating the Penn State Lineman? Well it seems Penn State is coming to the Rose Bowl, and so is the daughter. “No ...
Wed, 12/24/2008 - 09:32 | Posted by: Richard
There have always been two wine industries in America. The smaller is the touristy elite high priced wines from California’s top regions. The larger is the less expensive wines that are on every major chain’s shelves. The smaller consists of thousands of ...
Mon, 12/15/2008 - 11:48 | Posted by: Richard
I like In-N-Out burgers with martinis I like ice cold sparkling wine with sour cream, potato chips and caviar I like Taco Bell Taco Supremes with dark rum, diet coke, lime and grenadine I like dark chocolate cake with Oakville or Rutherford Cabernet I ...
Fri, 12/05/2008 - 13:43 | Posted by: Richard
The common wisdom, primarily based upon historic patterns after 9/11, is that people in crises stop going to restaurants and begin buying wines from grocery stores to save money. I don’t think wine is a save money item. I disagree with most writers. I ...
Wed, 12/03/2008 - 11:42 | Posted by: Richard
Marco: Putumayo Presents World Groove Jackie: Olive Lisa: Dan Hicks (“I just play Moody Richard over and over") Shannon: The Juno Soundtrack Ken: Deltron 3030 Jen J: Cold Play - Viva la Vida Sharon: Best of Bob Marley Jen F : Missy Higgins Richard: ...
Tue, 11/25/2008 - 10:43 | Posted by: Richard
Thank you for all the wine dinners, phone calls, patience, ideas and support. When I created Row Eleven I wrote on a card that someday “I would have the best customers in the world”…..and it all came true. I had a great time in Arizona, sort of. ...
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Thu, 11/13/2008 - 16:02 | Posted by: Marco
My first week at Row Eleven (by Marco Rafanelli). I’ve been selling wine for over 20 years. While I’ve always sold good wine, and many even great wines, I’ve been overwhelmed by the response I have gotten since joining the Row Eleven team just a ...
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 14:39 | Posted by: Richard
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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 12:12 | Posted by: Richard
I am delighted to announce that we have a show horse named for us. Little Row Eleven. My assistant Nina calls him “Baby Row”. I love horses. The first time I was ever in a vineyard was on the back of a horse. I was six. The horse was a tall Tennessee ...
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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 12:01 | Posted by: Richard
Chicago: What a great city. Who said the weather is lousy? It was a perfect 85 and sunny. My wine dinner was at the Signature Room on the 96th floor of the Hancock building. I hate heights. But, I don’t think I have enjoyed a better view and wine dinner. ...