On Dec 29, 1:09*pm, "Dee Dovey" > wrote:
> http://www.slate.com/id/2217806/
>
> There are wine importers listed by country: Argentina, Australia, Austria,
> France, France/Italy, Germany/Austria/Champagne, Italy, Spain, Spain/France
> and Everywhere.
>
> I notice that Kysela Pere et Fils (under "Everywhere") is one that I find in
> my area and use. *I keep this little cut-out in my pocket because I am not
> yet familiar with importers.
>
> Does anyone find exception to any of these importers listed?
>
> Thanks so much.
> Dee Dee
> Virginia, U.S.A.

Good column, good list. My only exceptions don't have to do with
quality, there are a few importers on that list who bring in very fine
wines, but whose stylistic preferences often don't match with mine
(I'm thinking Bobby Kacher, de Grazia, maybe Ordonez). They bring in
quality wines, but while I might buy a $10 wine based on that importer
I probably wouldn't buy a more expensive bottle based on past
experience. But I might spend it on a bottle from Dressner, Rosenthal,
or Theise. Someone with different palate preferences might feel
exactly opposite. But that list is a pretty good indicator that the
wine will be good quality, if not everyone's preferred style.