Wine trade wars on Wednesday May 7, 2008!

For years, the Lifford wine agency has had its Grand Tasting on the first
Wednesday in May. The afternoon is trade; the evening is for consumers. Even
the trade pays something in admissions for charity. About 200 wines from
their portfolio and fine imported cheese are available for sampling.

For years, Sante has had its International Tasting on the first Thursday in
May. The afternoon is trade; the evening is for consumers. About 375 wines
and Canadian cheese are available for sampling.

For some reason, this year Sante decided to have its tasting on the
Wednesday. This means that for fine wine lovers, and the trade (media
included), a choice will have to be made. One cannot attend both since they
overlap. And who wants to taste 500 plus wines anyway?

This is a real shame, and it is no excuse for Sante NOT to look ahead when
making its bookings...What was the reason, Steve? Did California put on
pressure? There are some wineries who are at both Sante and Lifford....

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