Focusing on the Collector

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1. How long have you been collecting?
I have been seriously collecting since mid 1993. My wife and I lived in the San Fransico bay area in the early 1990s and really began to explore Napa and Sonoma wines.

2. What if any was your epiphany wine?
Quilceda Creek Cabernet - by far my favorite and I have every vintage from 2002 forward.

3. What was your first wine cellar or fridge?
I used a closet in my basement for years until my wife convinced me to hire Joseph and Curtis to build a proper wine room.

4. How big is your collection?
The cellar is at full capacity - 1000 bottles. Unfortunately, I've got more arriving imminently!

Exterior grade Mahogany door with wrought iron, custom Sapele Mahogany racks, natural slate flooring, 750ml cork forward racking, floor to ceiling diamond bins, cubes and display rows. From Joseph & Curtis.

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steve666

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Noted he mentioned that NY has a lot of BYOB spots. I live in Oakland, and I have never been to a restaurant that doesn't allow BYOB.... if they didn't, I wouldn't dine there... I'd leave. I have dined out with my own wine at least twice a week for decades and have never been refused. Wondering if that isn't customary elsewhere?

steve

Mar 23, 2012 at 3:48 PM
johnmdjr

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I moved from CA to TX, and unfortunately in TX, BYOB is against the law if the restaurant has a liquor license. Very unfortunate!
John

Mar 23, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Moscatolov-
er89

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Same here in Tn. Only private parties allow byob

Mar 23, 2012 at 4:56 PM
Roanoke

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Bob was just recently allowed here in Virginia. I always enjoy finding some good bottles and heading out when that is possible.

Mar 23, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Curt Dahl

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NYC has very few BYOB but NJ has tons.....glad everyone liked the interview!

Mar 23, 2012 at 6:59 PM
steven-
seeuwen

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Plenty of BYOB in NE PA.

Mar 24, 2012 at 4:46 PM
handman613

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Even in NYC, you may be able to BYOB. All you need to do is ask (and pay a corkage fee). I have brought my own wines to a number of TOP restaurants, first checking their wine list and picking a vintage they don't have in stock. Generally when I do that, I start with a cocktail and often order a bottle of their white wine.

Of course it's a lot easier in NJ!

Mar 26, 2012 at 1:05 PM