tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845060105018281120.post2740571308548997076..comments2023-09-28T04:27:27.693-07:00Comments on Tom da Wine Guy: Adventures in the Rhone Valley, France & a HOT TIP!!!Tom da Wine Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476306552813007351noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845060105018281120.post-33452618386284187042012-07-29T18:18:42.034-07:002012-07-29T18:18:42.034-07:00Loved, loved, loved the '09 Chateauneuf-du-Pap...Loved, loved, loved the '09 Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Bought 5 cases to cellar and sold cases and cases of the stuff while at the Washington DC Foggy Bottom store to buyers for cellaring though it was quite drinkable in the present, though young. I am over here in New Zealand for a time while my husband is on a Fullbright. I have been introduced to a great guy, Ash Ireland, and his young wine company, Haha and his Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. These are great, fun and affordable wines in the best Trader Joe's tradition. Terrific value for the money and very versatile with cuisine, especially spicy foods. I have been having fun doing some wine tastings around Wellington for Haha and the customer response and reviews from the wine industry really positive. Michael Cooper gives both 4 stars and Winestate magazine. says they are some of the best wines under 20$ in Australia and New Zealand. I am sending a few bottles to the wine category leader and if you are interested, maybe I can find a way to send some to you to try. Love the blog! We come back to the States in September through LA so I will have a few bottles on me for sure then. Do you follow Jason's wine blog at all? I like what he has to say, too.<br />Stephanie Jenson<br />formerly Trader Joe's of Clarendon & Foggy Bottomsbjensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719959014287038317noreply@blogger.com