Comments on: Should billionaires drink wine under $30? http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/ wine talk that goes down easy Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:33:07 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Karen http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-16613 Karen Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:52:25 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-16613 Interesting thread. Actually, I guess it doesnt matter. Someone down to Earth with that much money is pretty cool. On another not, I actually found another site pertaining to Stephen Schwartzman's connections throughout the business world. Pretty interesting, whether it's for research or not. http://www.newsvisual.com/newsvisual/2007/08/steve-schwarzma.html Interesting thread. Actually, I guess it doesnt matter. Someone down to Earth with that much money is pretty cool. On another not, I actually found another site pertaining to Stephen Schwartzman’s connections throughout the business world. Pretty interesting, whether it’s for research or not. http://www.newsvisual.com/newsvisual/2007/08/steve-schwarzma.html

]]> By: boop http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15559 boop Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:26:10 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15559 These will always be on my list, even when I become a zillionaire :) Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone, Gruner Veltliner, Loire Cab Francs and Chinons, Sangiovese, Grignolino, Mendoza Malbec and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc These will always be on my list, even when I become a zillionaire :)

Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone, Gruner Veltliner, Loire Cab Francs and Chinons, Sangiovese, Grignolino, Mendoza Malbec and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15487 Kathleen Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:44:20 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15487 El Jefe liked wine so much he bought a winery. Don't know about the millionaire business, though. What's that they say about making wine? "The only way to make a small fortune in the wine making business..." Kathleen Albany, NY El Jefe liked wine so much he bought a winery. Don’t know about the millionaire business, though. What’s that they say about making wine? “The only way to make a small fortune in the wine making business…”

Kathleen
Albany, NY

]]> By: el jefe http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15458 el jefe Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:57:35 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15458 A no brainer. Of course I would still drink wines under $30. I grew up on wines under $30 and there are some damn good ones. You have to stay in touch with your roots. (BTW, if you get a chance read "The Millionaire Next Door." It applies.) A no brainer. Of course I would still drink wines under $30. I grew up on wines under $30 and there are some damn good ones. You have to stay in touch with your roots. (BTW, if you get a chance read “The Millionaire Next Door.” It applies.)

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15444 Dr. Vino Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:52:31 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15444 Hey Kathleen - Nice! It's kind of like the guy who bought the Remington razor company: "I liked it so much, I bought the company! Boop - True! I could have phrased the question better -- which wines under $30 would be in your cellar when you become a billionaire? So which "cheeseburger" wines would you like, if any? Hey Kathleen – Nice! It’s kind of like the guy who bought the Remington razor company: “I liked it so much, I bought the company!

Boop – True! I could have phrased the question better — which wines under $30 would be in your cellar when you become a billionaire? So which “cheeseburger” wines would you like, if any?

]]> By: boop http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15438 boop Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:34:16 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15438 isn't this like asking if billionaires eat cheeseburgers or pizza? I mean, foie gras and caviar are great, but sometimes you just want a cheeseburger. Am I right? isn’t this like asking if billionaires eat cheeseburgers or pizza? I mean, foie gras and caviar are great, but sometimes you just want a cheeseburger. Am I right?

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15275 Kathleen Sun, 05 Aug 2007 16:14:56 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15275 I couldn't give up the Dr. Frank Rkatsiteli. But, if I were a billionaire and felt cheap drinking inexpensive wine, I'd just buy the vineyard and winery that produced it. Kathleen Albany, NY I couldn’t give up the Dr. Frank Rkatsiteli. But, if I were a billionaire and felt cheap drinking inexpensive wine, I’d just buy the vineyard and winery that produced it.
Kathleen
Albany, NY

]]> By: Last night I ate my fork. « Do Bianchi http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15208 Last night I ate my fork. « Do Bianchi Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:54:10 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15208 [...] In other news, I really liked Dr. Vino’s recent post on billionaires. [...] [...] In other news, I really liked Dr. Vino’s recent post on billionaires. [...]

]]> By: Terry Hughes http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15091 Terry Hughes Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:36:44 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15091 Old money would go for the cheaper stuff. Old money adores good value and loooooves to drink. Since I have no money of any age, I can tell you that if I did come into molto $$, I'd be prudent and spend no more than $100 on any bottle. Ever. I'd cadge my old First Growths off friends with (presumably new) money. Old money would go for the cheaper stuff.

Old money adores good value and loooooves to drink.

Since I have no money of any age, I can tell you that if I did come into molto $$, I’d be prudent and spend no more than $100 on any bottle. Ever. I’d cadge my old First Growths off friends with (presumably new) money.

]]> By: Joe http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15054 Joe Fri, 03 Aug 2007 02:10:27 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15054 No, I am pretty sure I would not get bored drinking only $30+ wines. Used Boxster, maybe, but no scrimping on the wine No, I am pretty sure I would not get bored drinking only $30+ wines. Used Boxster, maybe, but no scrimping on the wine

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15050 Dr. Vino Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:52:05 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15050 Mark - Nice on the cooking wine! Deb - all right! Steve - ha! No Ott on my island. Benito - I like your style!!! Mark – Nice on the cooking wine!

Deb – all right!

Steve – ha! No Ott on my island.

Benito – I like your style!!!

]]> By: Benito http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15042 Benito Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:59:06 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15042 Hell, I'd have two cellars in my mansion. One off the dining room and full of my favorite under $30 wines that I could hop into to grab something for lunch or let non-wine fanatic friends browse through during a party. Then there'd be the Batman-like secret cellar accessible only through a false bookshelf and staffed by a gnomish Frechman whose duty was to maintain the cellar and bring cheese and charcuterie down to the hidden tasting room. That's where I could take the kids and say, "Here's your inheritance! Hope there's some left when I die!" Hell, I’d have two cellars in my mansion. One off the dining room and full of my favorite under $30 wines that I could hop into to grab something for lunch or let non-wine fanatic friends browse through during a party.

Then there’d be the Batman-like secret cellar accessible only through a false bookshelf and staffed by a gnomish Frechman whose duty was to maintain the cellar and bring cheese and charcuterie down to the hidden tasting room. That’s where I could take the kids and say, “Here’s your inheritance! Hope there’s some left when I die!”

]]> By: Steve http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15028 Steve Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:13:10 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15028 I thought that all billionaires drank Domaine Ott Rose on their yachts. $29.95 at Sherry Lehmann. The much better Domaine Tempier Rose would bust the budget at $34.99 at Chelsea wine vault and may be the reason they choose the Ott. I thought that all billionaires drank Domaine Ott Rose on their yachts. $29.95 at Sherry Lehmann. The much better Domaine Tempier Rose would bust the budget at $34.99 at Chelsea wine vault and may be the reason they choose the Ott.

]]> By: Dr.Debs http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15021 Dr.Debs Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:20:33 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15021 Oh, I don't know, Jack. I think if a billionaire was open-minded and self-confident enough to drink wine in all price ranges I'd think he was more interesting than the one described here and want to know more about her (or him). As for my under $30 must haves, I think I would have to include moscato, cru beaujolais (ditto Dr. Vino), less fashionable reds like grenache and most riesling kabinetts and gewurztraminers. I couldn't live without these wines. I knew someone once who had an office overlooking the rink at Rock Center. I commented on the amazing view, and he said breezily, "Oh, I never even see it anymore." I'd rather be poor and appreciative than rich, jaded, and selfish. Then again, the chances of me becoming a billionaire are non-existent! Oh, I don’t know, Jack. I think if a billionaire was open-minded and self-confident enough to drink wine in all price ranges I’d think he was more interesting than the one described here and want to know more about her (or him).

As for my under $30 must haves, I think I would have to include moscato, cru beaujolais (ditto Dr. Vino), less fashionable reds like grenache and most riesling kabinetts and gewurztraminers. I couldn’t live without these wines.

I knew someone once who had an office overlooking the rink at Rock Center. I commented on the amazing view, and he said breezily, “Oh, I never even see it anymore.” I’d rather be poor and appreciative than rich, jaded, and selfish. Then again, the chances of me becoming a billionaire are non-existent!

]]> By: Jack http://www.drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15018 Jack Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:56:44 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/08/02/should-billionaires-drink-wine-under-30/#comment-15018 “Should billionaires drink wine under $30?” - Hmmm...not the Question of the Ages, that's for sure. “Should billionaires drink wine under $30?” – Hmmm…not the Question of the Ages, that’s for sure.

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