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''WE LIKE THAT BEST TO WHICH WE ARE ACCUSTOMED" Louis Martini

About Critics and wine reviews... There is no doubt among anyone who enjoys wine that "ratings" along with "poetic prose" of a particular wine is paramount to its commercial success. Though I use these tools as a guide to explore new wines, ultimately, I trust my palate to bring you the best wines for your money. That being said, the following attributes may follow a wines description.

W.A. "THE WINE ADVOCATE'' Robert Parker publishes what I believe is the most influential newsletter for passionate wine consumers. Because several distinguished reviewers assist him in specific regions, I will credit his publication with A. rather than an OR. UP. on wines reviewed by THE WINE ADVOCATE.

W.S. "THE WINE SPECTATOR" is a commercial publication with over 2 million readers. It also employs a talented array of reviewers and also utilizes the 100 point scale in evaluating wine.

B.W. (yup, that's me, Brett Webber) as mentioned, though I use critical reviews as a guide, ultimately it is my instinct and palate that decides which wines grace these pages. I may or may not add my review score following a wine reviewed by another critic.