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Christian Pillsbury's avatar

There's good corrupt and bad corrupt. This is the former...

I had no idea I was buying you off, but I'm very grateful I did. I love reading every review you (sporadically) write, and was doubly happy to read this one.

Alan Goldfarb's avatar

This is how wines should be reviewed. Stein may be corrupt as hell but he's a hell of a corrupt writer.

Mojo planet's avatar

Might have to take a drive down there myself to get some of that Landsdale. Trust fall level isn’t high enough to try a Chardonnay from CA…

Mike Lesz's avatar

You make me want to be a better wine snob......😢

Joel Stein's avatar

This is the wine we had at your place!

Mike Lesz's avatar

And it was in fact superb!

Tim Frances's avatar

How I would love to see "Fuck You Chardonnay" writ large on a wine label. Alongside "Putain Merde Pinot Noir" perhaps. Worth every penny.

Chris Ulbrich's avatar

Spot-on. K&L cleared out the 2018 Estate Chardonnay last year at $20, so I loaded up. It's brilliant with food but has the complexity to drink on its own. Weeknights, weekends -- such a versatile wine. If you enjoy this style you'll love Greg Brewer's Diatom Chardonnay, which is widely available year-round at the $20 price point.

chef Harrison's avatar

Joel! I just sent you a direct message here on Substack in the “Chat” tab in the “requests” section -Chef Harrison :)