Comments on: the wine chronicles episode 1: a wine enthusiast’s hope and heartbreak http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/ Downtown Los Angeles Blog: Restaurants, Retail, Culture, Events, Lofts, News. Rich Alossi, Author Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:28:02 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: racerx http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-8310 racerx Fri, 09 May 2008 22:18:34 +0000 http://www.angelenic.com/?p=573#comment-8310 626 reserve has been on spring & 7th for a couple of years. let's not forget about them. 626 reserve has been on spring & 7th for a couple of years. let’s not forget about them.

]]> By: Ira Lu http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-8282 Ira Lu Thu, 08 May 2008 18:56:26 +0000 http://www.angelenic.com/?p=573#comment-8282 Oh, I see Stephen beat me to it. So yeah, what he said! 626 Reserve deserves it's own coverage, so what started out as one article got split into 5 or 6 separate pieces. Have patience, grasshopper... Oh, I see Stephen beat me to it. So yeah, what he said! 626 Reserve deserves it’s own coverage, so what started out as one article got split into 5 or 6 separate pieces. Have patience, grasshopper…

]]> By: Stephen Friday http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-8281 Stephen Friday Thu, 08 May 2008 17:23:15 +0000 http://www.angelenic.com/?p=573#comment-8281 Scott, I think this is just the first installment of several to come. I know for a fact that others like 626 Reserve will be covered. Scott, I think this is just the first installment of several to come. I know for a fact that others like 626 Reserve will be covered.

]]> By: Vero Queero http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-8278 Vero Queero Thu, 08 May 2008 15:51:22 +0000 http://www.angelenic.com/?p=573#comment-8278 I'm disappointed that 626 Reserve and San Antonio Winery weren't mentioned. I'm no wine connoisseur, and perhaps they're too gauche for the author but they're friendly, knowledgeable places, helpful to those of us vino-challenged and they are Downtown. I’m disappointed that 626 Reserve and San Antonio Winery weren’t mentioned. I’m no wine connoisseur, and perhaps they’re too gauche for the author but they’re friendly, knowledgeable places, helpful to those of us vino-challenged and they are Downtown.

]]> By: DThound http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-8259 DThound Wed, 07 May 2008 17:32:30 +0000 http://www.angelenic.com/?p=573#comment-8259 I must also defend GW&S, those guys are fantastic and have very nice wines at all times. I've been there many times to pick up a bottle on my way home from work only to leave having tasted 2 or 3 different reds. I've also been there when they have local companies stop by after work for small wine and cheese gatherings, they really make everyone feel welcome and the cheese plates they put out really looked amazing. These folks have been in DT longer then anyone you will visit in your upcoming wine travels around town and should be given another and kinder review. They use to be in the basement of the Arco plaza for many years. Ask Eric for help next time he's great and really knows his stuff. As of today they are only open on saturdays till 2 or 3pm I think. I must also defend GW&S, those guys are fantastic and have very nice wines at all times. I’ve been there many times to pick up a bottle on my way home from work only to leave having tasted 2 or 3 different reds. I’ve also been there when they have local companies stop by after work for small wine and cheese gatherings, they really make everyone feel welcome and the cheese plates they put out really looked amazing.

These folks have been in DT longer then anyone you will visit in your upcoming wine travels around town and should be given another and kinder review. They use to be in the basement of the Arco plaza for many years.

Ask Eric for help next time he’s great and really knows his stuff.
As of today they are only open on saturdays till 2 or 3pm I think.

]]> By: John http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-8258 John Wed, 07 May 2008 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.angelenic.com/?p=573#comment-8258 I walk by the Bottlerock location almost everyday, I would have to say at the rate they are building I think a July opening is being very optimistic. I don't think we should expect it to open for a while. I walk by the Bottlerock location almost everyday, I would have to say at the rate they are building I think a July opening is being very optimistic. I don’t think we should expect it to open for a while.

]]> By: john 2.0 http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-8257 john 2.0 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:34:47 +0000 http://www.angelenic.com/?p=573#comment-8257 Blue Velvet had one, but since Dan left I stopped going. It was Wednesday nights from 4 - 7 (or so)... but more of a casual tasting of a couple selections. Blue Velvet had one, but since Dan left I stopped going. It was Wednesday nights from 4 - 7 (or so)… but more of a casual tasting of a couple selections.

]]> By: Ira Lu http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-8256 Ira Lu Wed, 07 May 2008 16:26:36 +0000 http://www.angelenic.com/?p=573#comment-8256 Sarah and Dawna- funny you should mention Learn About Wine and 626 Reserve! Those are episodes 3 and 4 in this wine series. I really enjoyed my Sunday School Palate Builder Class at Molino Lofts. Stay tuned. :) HBC- I realize my experience was based one less than ideal visit. I would gladly give GW&S a second chance and attend a happy hour. I assure you my intention was not to tell them what their business should do. I came in as a curious local asking a couple of questions. Whoever was there that day was not particularly helpful. I browsed their wine list, menu, and bottles and nobody offered to assist me. Maybe I scared them with my questions! Sarah and Dawna- funny you should mention Learn About Wine and 626 Reserve! Those are episodes 3 and 4 in this wine series. I really enjoyed my Sunday School Palate Builder Class at Molino Lofts. Stay tuned. :)

HBC- I realize my experience was based one less than ideal visit. I would gladly give GW&S a second chance and attend a happy hour. I assure you my intention was not to tell them what their business should do. I came in as a curious local asking a couple of questions. Whoever was there that day was not particularly helpful. I browsed their wine list, menu, and bottles and nobody offered to assist me. Maybe I scared them with my questions!

]]> By: HBC http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-8250 HBC Wed, 07 May 2008 15:45:22 +0000 http://www.angelenic.com/?p=573#comment-8250 I feel I have to speak up for Gourmet Wines & Spirits. That place is cool. All three of the partners will totally take care of you and make you feel at home. There's no need for the "flight thing" there because those guys will normally hook you up with a taste of whatever wine bottle they have open. If you're a beer drinker, they have a great selection and encourage you to help yourself and grab what you want from the fridge and have a seat and pay on your way out. This honor system is refreshing these days. Also, I know that they recently started opening on Saturdays due to demand from Downtown residents. I'm sure if you sat down and had a glass, instead of just walking in and telling them what their business should do, things would have gone differently for you... I feel I have to speak up for Gourmet Wines & Spirits. That place is cool. All three of the partners will totally take care of you and make you feel at home. There’s no need for the “flight thing” there because those guys will normally hook you up with a taste of whatever wine bottle they have open. If you’re a beer drinker, they have a great selection and encourage you to help yourself and grab what you want from the fridge and have a seat and pay on your way out. This honor system is refreshing these days. Also, I know that they recently started opening on Saturdays due to demand from Downtown residents.

I’m sure if you sat down and had a glass, instead of just walking in and telling them what their business should do, things would have gone differently for you…

]]> By: dawna http://www.angelenic.com/573/the-wine-chronicles-episode-1-a-wine-enthusiast%e2%80%99s-hope-and-heartbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-8249 dawna Wed, 07 May 2008 15:32:49 +0000 http://www.angelenic.com/?p=573#comment-8249 Although they don't offer flights (which I agree is a nice way to try wines) 626 Reserve Wine Bar has a decent selection of wines, is open nights and weekends, along with lunch time, and Barbara- who's there most of the time, and is one of the owners, is happy to make suggestions. Although they don’t offer flights (which I agree is a nice way to try wines) 626 Reserve Wine Bar has a decent selection of wines, is open nights and weekends, along with lunch time, and Barbara- who’s there most of the time, and is one of the owners, is happy to make suggestions.

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