tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post6427281352771378063..comments2024-03-22T00:35:12.415-07:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: The HoseMaster's 2012 Top Ten Most Influential People in the Wine Business*Ron Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-36451247644859342882012-02-14T13:42:53.610-08:002012-02-14T13:42:53.610-08:00OMG--I'm haven't laughed out loud at work ...OMG--I'm haven't laughed out loud at work in forever. Osama bin Laden? Al Gore? You are freaking brilliant. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!Andreahttp://www.tgicimporters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-63416538754661189272012-02-13T08:57:23.280-08:002012-02-13T08:57:23.280-08:00Kyle,
I don't think anyone wants a daily post...Kyle,<br /><br />I don't think anyone wants a daily post from me. I know I don't. Even "The Daily Show" isn't daily. And I certainly don't want to be on any list that would list me.<br /><br />Thanks for chiming in, though.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-4184007283428977082012-02-12T23:29:07.459-08:002012-02-12T23:29:07.459-08:00Hosemusher, it is obvious that you aren't on a...Hosemusher, it is obvious that you aren't on any of these top 100 lists because it's been three days since you posted this and you haven't posted a new one. Until you start pumping out your "content" on a daily (or twice that) basis, you will never become a real force in the wine world. Just think of all of the free mediocre wine you could be getting!Kyle W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09833501404612017975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-8230764145692284782012-02-12T16:51:18.089-08:002012-02-12T16:51:18.089-08:00Glad to see you back keeping everyone in the wine ...Glad to see you back keeping everyone in the wine world in check!Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-21599099344549550292012-02-12T08:50:16.100-08:002012-02-12T08:50:16.100-08:00David,
Damn! Oh well, thanks for having the guts ...David,<br /><br />Damn! Oh well, thanks for having the guts to join in here and not do it anonymously. I can't say I've had your Fulcrum wines, but they must be good if you like my blog.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-13492809952314589942012-02-12T06:28:48.467-08:002012-02-12T06:28:48.467-08:00Nope. No relation. Sorry. Just the winemaker at F...Nope. No relation. Sorry. Just the winemaker at Fulcrum Wines. Cheers.David Rossinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-84709688853581333432012-02-11T16:02:49.390-08:002012-02-11T16:02:49.390-08:00Darn! One of these days...:-)Darn! One of these days...:-)Wine Novice1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16637299145006348059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-49428616590273133792012-02-11T09:48:14.905-08:002012-02-11T09:48:14.905-08:00After the guy who flogs Cristal said in a rather o...After the guy who flogs Cristal said in a rather obvious way that he did not want rappers, hip hoppers, etc <br />(read ghettoistas) drinking his precious sludge, the urban characters started drinking Moscato. Lot's cheaper too!Marlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-59994045800248713252012-02-11T08:21:17.095-08:002012-02-11T08:21:17.095-08:00It always amazes me how people make sweeping assum...It always amazes me how people make sweeping assumptions and then spout off without really knowing the validity of their assumptions; but then, I am also astonished at the low level sense of irony, humor and fun in so many.<br /><br />Don Rickles,<br /><br />(who was separated at birth from the unfunny hosemaster and takes no credit for this man's apparent lunacy)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-14708885309390700552012-02-10T19:10:16.924-08:002012-02-10T19:10:16.924-08:00Pacvine,
Though that's even more anonymous th...Pacvine,<br /><br />Though that's even more anonymous than Anonymous.<br /><br />I moved to Sonoma from South Pasadena. I lived a baseball throw from the original headquarters of Trader Joe's. Beyond that, I even knew Joe Coulombe, as I know the domestic wine buyer for TJ's now, Mike Lawrence. When Joe began Trader Joe's, you're right, he brought in wonderful wines. I still have some half bottles of '71 Yquem with the $10.99 price tag from Trader Joe's still on them. I suspect I know much more about the history of the company than you, but I don't know.<br /><br />I take random, satiric shots at everyone in the wine biz. Yeah, you think I'm an idiot. No argument here. But the glory days of Trader Joe's import wine program are at least 15 years behind us. So they get a pass on someone making fun of what are absolutely lousy imported wines in their stores? Because of Joe, who sold the company to a German corporation a long time ago? OK, you're entitled to your opinion.<br /><br />As I'm entitled to my uninformed opinion.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-90411230437628169822012-02-10T18:55:42.927-08:002012-02-10T18:55:42.927-08:00Anyone in the wine trade that knocks Traders Joe&#...Anyone in the wine trade that knocks Traders Joe's knows no history of the company or where they came from. TJ's was bringing in containers of great little wines from France, Italy and many parts of the world that other people were clueless about 30 years ago because they wanted to get good wines at a fair price. Trader Joe's probably got more people drinking wine from more parts of the world than any one of dozens of uber snob importers, and at a much fairer price. PacvineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-40309302879794177892012-02-10T12:21:12.382-08:002012-02-10T12:21:12.382-08:00"Oh, please tell me you're related to Ste..."Oh, please tell me you're related to Steve Rossi of Allen and Rossi! Sometimes life just works."<br /><br />I had the same thought; then, since this is a somewhat wine-connected blog, and that means alcohol, he might just be the other half of Martini and R----.<br /><br />Lovely captcha that fits this blog perfectly: intelec<br /><br />..as in, you ain't no intelec Hosy.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-64130318936781232862012-02-10T11:25:39.886-08:002012-02-10T11:25:39.886-08:00Paul,
In some alternate universe where I appeared...Paul,<br /><br />In some alternate universe where I appeared on a Top 100 list, I think I'd ignore it, considering the source. But it does make for wonderful comedic fodder.<br /><br />What the Internet is good at, aside from shopping and porn, is the distribution and promotion of ignorance. Wine, at least, is relatively harmless.<br /><br />And, thanks, for your kind words and support.<br /><br />1WineDoody,<br /><br />Sure, you go and thank that Yahoo from the other list, but not a thanks to the ol' HoseMaster?! I don't get no respect. <br /><br />Every time there's a top blogger or wine biz list, you're on it. I hate to jinx that chain letter. Funny how I'm NEVER mentioned. Let's keep it that way.<br /><br />Mr. Rossi,<br /><br />Oh, please tell me you're related to Steve Rossi of Allen and Rossi! Sometimes life just works.Ron Washamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386836101202976147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-31675456882590988132012-02-10T10:26:41.679-08:002012-02-10T10:26:41.679-08:00I'm running out and buying crawfish!I'm running out and buying crawfish!david Rossinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-46192535725626147762012-02-10T10:11:14.937-08:002012-02-10T10:11:14.937-08:00I should be number #11 on your top 10, otherwise.....I should be number #11 on your top 10, otherwise... great to see you back in form! :)1winedudehttp://www.1winedude.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-29279286925657056902012-02-10T10:05:11.512-08:002012-02-10T10:05:11.512-08:00I do wish you had been included in that Top 100 li...I do wish you had been included in that Top 100 list. Then you would have seen the quandary it posed for those who quite unexpectedly found their names on it. What to do? Ignore it? Abuse it? Denounce it? Naaaa. The mere fact that someone – however obscure and unimportant – actually said "Good dog!" gets any writer's tail wagging.<br /><br />Meanwhile, you are in top form once again. "The Internet has changed the way we think about wine. Once shrouded in mystery, it’s now shrouded in ignorance." I tip my sycophant's hat to you!PaulGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409346656762573929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-26498217520291820682012-02-10T09:34:12.305-08:002012-02-10T09:34:12.305-08:00EVO
I would have gone with Eutypa when thinking o...EVO<br /><br />I would have gone with Eutypa when thinking of something that builds up a big load before discharging...SUAMWhttp://shutupandmakewine.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-53746926383527572922012-02-10T09:26:13.979-08:002012-02-10T09:26:13.979-08:00Tony,
For such a sick mind, I'm actually well...Tony,<br /><br />For such a sick mind, I'm actually well. Thanks. Looks like that Google Alert is working! Hey, send me free samples! I'll rate them very high on my Million Point Scale.<br /><br />Thanks for chiming in!<br /><br />Eric,<br /><br />Nice "load" metaphor. If I had any idea how long I'd be doing this again, I'd tell you. I came back with a better attitude, I'm about six posts ahead most of the time, and I'm having fun. So, go ahead, man, bookmark my ass. Third time's a charm. Your followers deserve the HoseMaster.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-18488671344953637442012-02-10T09:21:10.095-08:002012-02-10T09:21:10.095-08:00Hose, I too scoffed at the "Top 100" lis...Hose, I too scoffed at the "Top 100" list and laughed at the loaded comments, but that's prolly only 'cause I wasn't on it.<br /><br />BTW,<br />I'm close to "bookmarking" your site again, having removed it twice before when you abandoned us. You are like a capacitor, building a load for big discharge. If that's the case will you be going dormant again soon?<br /><br />EVOEric V. Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421713709476706024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-28733250439820205072012-02-10T09:13:08.847-08:002012-02-10T09:13:08.847-08:00Great stuff Ron!
Hope you're well.
Cheers,
...Great stuff Ron! <br />Hope you're well.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />TonyTony Lombardihttp://www.kostabrowne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-69144086070304605762012-02-10T08:34:22.212-08:002012-02-10T08:34:22.212-08:00Anonymous,
That would assume that Master Sommelie...Anonymous,<br /><br />That would assume that Master Sommelier peddlers have influence, not something I was willing to assume. For lots of potshots at MS, read my "The M.S. Conspiracy," though not on a full stomach.<br /><br />KWilk,<br /><br />I'm not a joiner, so I never urge anyone to join this, or any other blog. I prefer unsettled loners.<br /><br />Kathy,<br /><br />HEY, welcome back! Always a good idea to ignore my advice. That's my advice. OOOH, I'm like a zen master.<br /><br />John,<br /><br />I hear you when it comes to CN. You'd think, if she had any sense, she'd have called her blog, Acute Negress. And thanks for the link. Nice to have a local one, mostly I get Canadian links.<br /><br />Thomas, <br /><br />That's a film I've never seen, along with hundreds of thousands of others. But I've heard the name somehow. Sort of like "Titanic."Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-59034476060083411102012-02-10T07:19:46.009-08:002012-02-10T07:19:46.009-08:00Oh, I forgot to mention that I made it onto a list...Oh, I forgot to mention that I made it onto a list: <br /><br />Number one on the top ten listless!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-76230991990398447172012-02-10T07:16:04.466-08:002012-02-10T07:16:04.466-08:00Ron,
Match point. I can go home now...
Referenc...Ron, <br /><br />Match point. I can go home now...<br /><br />Reference Wiki, so don't believe any of it, but I did see the film while hallucinating in a local movie theater in Brooklyn, which amazes me that I can remember it: <br /><br />The List of Adrian Messenger is a 1963 black and white crime thriller about a retired British intelligence officer (George C. Scott) investigating a series of apparently unrelated deaths. It is directed by acclaimed film director John Huston. The film is based on the 1961 novel of the same title by Philip MacDonald.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-24279810731286060632012-02-10T05:29:05.026-08:002012-02-10T05:29:05.026-08:00Kathy - Ron's advice is not to be taken lightl...Kathy - Ron's advice is not to be taken lightly. Or as you have discovered, perhaps not at all. <br /><br />I just can't stand typing CN's handle. It makes me feel all sticky and woozy, and vaguely racist. Though I'm sure she doesn't feel that way about it. <br /><br />Charlie, you well deserve to precede me in all things, followed by Colonel Mustard, in the library, with a lead pipe. ;-)<br /><br />But the top five reasons I don't need no stinkin' lists are...<br />(Ron, I've put a link to this post on my blog thanking you for not including me on this list.)John M. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343670865804216103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-37447957959359544072012-02-10T00:54:38.169-08:002012-02-10T00:54:38.169-08:00I took your advice and stopped reading blogs.
The...I took your advice and stopped reading blogs. <br />Then I was searching for something about "wine business" and there you were (which goes to show that "wine business" doesn't bring up much useful information...).<br />I won't take your advice again. So glad to be back.Kathynoreply@blogger.com