Comments on: Cork and dagger: Should wines served in the White House be disclosed?

By: Sharon Kapnick

Sharon Kapnick — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:22:12 +0000

Apparently Stephen Colbert said that given the U.S. debt held by China, the Hu dinner “should have been a sweatpants-potluck with box wine and a sleeve of Oreos.” He’s got a point.

But, seriously, it would be nice to know what’s being served. Maybe the W.H. figures they get flak for everything–much of which is undeserved–and don’t need flak about the wines they serve.

What I think is very important is serving wines from many different producers. Just like Michelle Obama wears clothes from many designers, which gives them a boost, they should reach out to many different wineries in different regions.

I wonder if the wines are donated. I’d guess that at least some of them are.

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:09:54 +0000

Dale – Indeed he did (lucky him!). Here’s the link to my reactions to what our “deep throat” revealed, circumventing a silly policy.

By: DaleW

DaleW — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:15:08 +0000

Looks like Eric from CellarTracker was at the state dinner. Wines were a Virginia (Thibaut-Janisson)and Cali (Iron Horse) bubblies, a Leonetti Cab. Sauv., and a Peter Michael Chardonnay.

By: I vini segreti di Obama | DiVini

I vini segreti di Obama | DiVini — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:11:33 +0000

[...] vino americano”, ha notato Tyler Colman, docente della New York University e blogger di vino (Dr. Vino). Lo sa bene, ad esempio, Kerry Murphy della DuMol Wines. Dopo che il suo Chardonnay è stato [...]

By: RobinC

RobinC — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:39:38 +0000

I don’t see why they wouldn’t be disclosed. Do they have a sommelier?

By: Terroirist: A Daily Wine Blog » Daily Wine News: Liveliness & Restraint

Terroirist: A Daily Wine Blog » Daily Wine News: Liveliness & Restraint — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:02:00 +0000

[...] In Bloomberg, Margaret Talev writes an in-depth piece on wine at the White House – and notes a shift in disclosure policies. Dr. Vino comments on his blog. [...]

By: Mark Sinnott

Mark Sinnott — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:36:11 +0000

Anything but Caymus, Shafer, Phelps or some other syrup mascerading as wine.

By: White House stops revealing wine choices?

White House stops revealing wine choices? — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:15:38 +0000

[...] and wine educator Tyler Coleman has also looked into this issue , coming up with the truly inspired headline of “Cork and [...]

By: Workhorse

Workhorse — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:09:34 +0000

I have the entire Wines & Vines publication for the year 1963.
It clearly shows the California gift basket that JFK was perusing.
Ficklin Port
Inglenook
Charles Krug
Cribari……..

By: NEWS FETCH – MARCH 13, 2012 | Wine Industry Insight

NEWS FETCH – MARCH 13, 2012 | Wine Industry Insight — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:15:19 +0000

[...] Cork and dagger: Should wines served in the White House be disclosed? [...]

By: Quizicat

Quizicat — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:58:59 +0000

I used to work there (Press Corps) and when going over to the East Room to set up, we went past the wine cellar and the recycling bins. Sometimes the cellar was open and I would get to look in, my requests to enter were denied. But I did see a few things. Notably Dessert wines, Tokaj and some nice Ports. Also I was able to look into the recycle bins and see what had been consumed the night before. Most often it was US made wines. Under Clinton, Ironstone bubbly was popular as was Sonoma Cutrer Chard. Ravenswood was often seen as well. I know when the French were in town Bordeaux appeared, it always seemed like bring ice to Eskimos to me. Why not show them what we could do? Eventually they started locking the bins, spoiling my fun. Considering that they get crap for whatever they do, especially in these austere times, I am not surprised that they don’t advertise the high life. Trust me they don’t drink plonk, even when its a crowd of 500 or more. Particularly at State Dinners.

By: Liquorstore Bear

Liquorstore Bear — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:31:38 +0000

Absolutely, they should print the wines!! Why shouldn’t the public know what’s being poured at the White House? Not publicizing the wines is one more aspect of insulating the White House from scrutiny.