paulajune 
Grape Picker
Posts: 8
 | | 02-14-2008 10:46 PM |
| Question: What is your favorite small, lesser-known winery in Napa Valley? Please help me with my next article, which should be interesting. I'm trying to get as many opinions as possible on the best, relatively unknown, small wineries in Napa Valley. The wineries repeated the most will win the "top ten" list I ultimately publish. You can base your favorite pick on wine quality, value or some other stand-out feature. If you have time, please also list why the winery is your favorite and what is the winery's special characteristic or draw, but minimally, just the name of the winery is terrific. Thank you so much for your help on this. | | |
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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts: 6988
| | 02-14-2008 10:49 PM |
| But if it's published, then it wouldn't be lesser known anymore.  | | | |
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tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3457
| | 02-14-2008 11:07 PM |
| Posted By paulajune on 02/14/2008 10:46 PM Question: What is your favorite small, lesser-known winery in Napa Valley? Please help me with my next article, which should be interesting. I'm trying to get as many opinions as possible on the best, relatively unknown, small wineries in Napa Valley. The wineries repeated the most will win the "top ten" list I ultimately publish. You can base your favorite pick on wine quality, value or some other stand-out feature. If you have time, please also list why the winery is your favorite and what is the winery's special characteristic or draw, but minimally, just the name of the winery is terrific. Thank you so much for your help on this.
Who are you writing for? And are you a staff writer or free lancer? | | TN posted on Cellartracker"
I drink no more than a sponge." François Rabelais
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paulajune
Grape Picker
Posts: 8
| | 02-15-2008 03:34 AM |
| The article is for an online wine website for which I'm a monthly staff writer. | | | |
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JimmyV
Central Connecticut
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5260
| | 02-15-2008 12:03 PM |
| and the link to the site is......... | | | Beta testing a new signature. | |
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paulajune
Grape Picker
Posts: 8
| | 02-15-2008 12:39 PM |
| It's interesting that when I posted to another wine forum, I had several helpful replies. I wonder what's different about the users of this site? I'm new to the forum, and you're making a great impression so far. | | | |
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rjs3
NJ
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1124
| | 02-15-2008 12:40 PM |
| It's also interesting that when posters here ask other posters here questions about what company/publication/etc. they are working for/snooping/etc. for they are forthcoming and helpful. Why aren't you????? | | | |
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paulajune
Grape Picker
Posts: 8
| | 02-15-2008 01:02 PM |
| I believe in anonymity, which is a key to safety, on forums. Anyone else care to help? | | | |
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Drew
Sammamish, WA
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3412
| | 02-15-2008 01:47 PM |
| When all else fails, just say "flork it!"
http://www.flork.com/paulajune.html | | | |
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Marco
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2088
| | 02-15-2008 01:53 PM |
| Posted By paulajune on 02/15/2008 1:02 PM
I believe in anonymity, which is a key to safety, on forums. Anyone else care to help?
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paulajune
Grape Picker
Posts: 8
| | 02-15-2008 02:04 PM |
| So now what? You know who I am--does that change anything in your life? Is it not legitimate for me to ask the original question? | | | |
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Drew
Sammamish, WA
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3412
| | 02-15-2008 05:02 PM |
| Not a bit for me! Personally, I'd love the masses to head to Napa... I like to hang out in RRV, Dry Creek and the like :-D
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tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3457
| | 02-15-2008 05:59 PM |
| Posted By paulajune on 02/15/2008 12:39 PM It's interesting that when I posted to another wine forum, I had several helpful replies. I wonder what's different about the users of this site? I'm new to the forum, and you're making a great impression so far. 1. You are not the first to request info and / or to ask people to provide free opinions and / or content for an online magazine or website. By the way, Welcome to Vinocellar. Post often!
2. People want to know the publication. They may disagree with contributing opinions / content to a site that do not like or agree with. Why do you have a problem with that? And, identifying yourself as a writer doesn't carry much weight here. On this site, we're all writers. We just don't get paid for it and everyone is cranky about it. 3. In your favor: I'm glad that you at least live in the Bay Area. There are other writers who drop in and live far far away. And they want to write authoritatively about Napa. At least you can actually get into a car and be there in about 15 minutes. 4. Have you tried posting on Eroberparker.com or Winspectator.com? Perhaps they won't be as jaded as we are. 5. If you really want to know people's opinions, you can use the Search feature and find the information you are looking for  Cheers!
| | TN posted on Cellartracker"
I drink no more than a sponge." François Rabelais
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paulajune
Grape Picker
Posts: 8
| | 02-16-2008 02:32 PM |
| Thank you for your kind tone, the time you took to write and the referral to the other sites.
Too bad users will have to worry they are offending folks for asking for a "free" opinion. The group was successful in encouraging me and other writers to pose as laymen in the future.
Congrats, Y’all. Another “illegitimate” user eliminated! Over and out. | | | |
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Purple Teeth
San Diego
Grape Truck Driver
Posts: 41
| | 03-18-2008 03:43 PM |
| Well done, bravo! I applaud your witty reply, to this poster. Cheers, Don't worry what people think, they don't do it that often! | | | |
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kpak
Alaska
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3187
| | 03-18-2008 07:24 PM |
| Speaking of sharing - when will you post the link to your article and/or website?
| | In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is...
.ps - friends don't let friends eat farmed salmon. | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7124
| | 03-26-2008 08:06 AM |
| Posted By paulajune on 02/16/2008 2:32 PM
Thank you for your kind tone, the time you took to write and the referral to the other sites.
Too bad users will have to worry they are offending folks for asking for a "free" opinion. The group was successful in encouraging me and other writers to pose as laymen in the future.
Congrats, Y’all. Another “illegitimate” user eliminated! Over and out.
Wow, we really are heartless bastards....
I don't think I'll miss Paula...
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paulajune
Grape Picker
Posts: 8
| | 03-27-2008 12:01 AM |
| Thank you, Purple Teeth! Sorry for the delayed response. I've been out doing hard research - wine tasting and suffering! Three more to visit. Best wishes to you, PJ | | | |
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rjs3
NJ
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1124
| | 03-31-2008 11:49 AM |
| Hey, wait a minute! I thought we eliminated you. Like all those reality shows, you cannot come back once you're eliminated. | | | |
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paulajune
Grape Picker
Posts: 8
| | 04-01-2008 01:21 AM |
| Yeah, you're right. I guess I'm like Bobby from Dallas. "It was all a dream." Sorry, I find it irresistable when someone sends a nice message. I'll try to contain myself. | | | |
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