garyvaynerchuk

"Hey! It's a pleasure to hear from you Gary- someone I feel to be a true pioneer in this industry.

My fuss about the heat was simply due to seeing the damage that a beautiful summer day can do to something exquisite. Quick story: Was working for an auction house in the city, and received an Imperial of 1990, DRC Montrachet. Yea. The rest of this gentleman's wine was in top shape- but this one bottle happened to come by a private courier who must not have understood the importance of climate control. So, an imperial worth approximately $18,000 or so showed up at our facility, nice, warm, toasty to the touch... and cloudy as could be.

I think you could understand my sensitivity to the whole "shipping wine in summer" thing ;). Great to hear from you, and keep up the great work. Just remember next time: at least Cleveland Browns stadium is called that, and is in Cleveland. Whereas, I believe, NY Jets stadium, for decades, was not called that, and was located, eh, in Jersey ;).

My best!"
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GregT that was very kind, thank you, and I agree with Hugo I know the space has peeps that are all talk, I really don't think that is what I am about, also everything I believe was not...

@Hugo Sauaia, I think when u read it u will see where I am going, I also think that if I get lucky enough to meet you and share some vino you will see what my DNA is about and I adore WINE with...

thnx guys Phillip CONGRATS dude, I am really happy for u :) and Mark and GregT thank you!

"Hey! It's a pleasure to hear from you Gary- someone I feel to be a true pioneer in this industry.

My fuss about the heat was simply due to seeing the damage that a beautiful summer day can do to something exquisite. Quick story: Was working for an auction house in the city, and received an Imperial of 1990, DRC Montrachet. Yea. The rest of this gentleman's wine was in top shape- but this one bottle happened to come by a private courier who must not have understood the importance of climate control. So, an imperial worth approximately $18,000 or so showed up at our facility, nice, warm, toasty to the touch... and cloudy as could be.

I think you could understand my sensitivity to the whole "shipping wine in summer" thing ;). Great to hear from you, and keep up the great work. Just remember next time: at least Cleveland Browns stadium is called that, and is in Cleveland. Whereas, I believe, NY Jets stadium, for decades, was not called that, and was located, eh, in Jersey ;).

My best!"
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GregT that was very kind, thank you, and I agree with Hugo I know the space has peeps that are all talk, I really don't think that is what I am about, also everything I believe was not...

@Hugo Sauaia, I think when u read it u will see where I am going, I also think that if I get lucky enough to meet you and share some vino you will see what my DNA is about and I adore WINE with...

thnx guys Phillip CONGRATS dude, I am really happy for u :) and Mark and GregT thank you!