tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post1745872153540812017..comments2024-02-28T21:09:17.490-08:00Comments on Samantha Sans Dosage: Note To The Big GuysSamantha Duganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-11070704923810839682011-01-08T11:05:12.932-08:002011-01-08T11:05:12.932-08:00Jon,
Oh I understand and I rarely go after the SWS...Jon,<br />Oh I understand and I rarely go after the SWS and Youngs guys here, matter of fact I almost never deal with them at all so really have no issues with them other than the refuse to respect the fact that I don't want their Champagnes, have not in years and still they insist on coming by....wasting my time when I have no extra to spare and try to get me to stack items that will do NO good for my store. I don't hate them, not at all but I think after over 6 years of saying no they should just leave me alone no?<br />Thanks for adding to the conversation though, appreciate it greatly.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-88544807295593382772011-01-08T10:53:44.299-08:002011-01-08T10:53:44.299-08:00From the restaurant's perspective it's nea...From the restaurant's perspective it's nearly impossible getting people to splurge on a bottle of lesser known champagne these days. At least this is the case outside of the financial centers or big money towns. I agree with Alfonso that keeping the category alive is important. I take it easy on the Southern/Youngs reps. They've got a job to do and its a tough one. Maybe I'm just reaching a Dressner-esque big distributor as evil empire rant fatigue.Jon Ericksonhttp://Www.jaynesgastropub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-58201760912023260282010-12-31T12:46:31.131-08:002010-12-31T12:46:31.131-08:00First thing we gotta do is get people to drink win...First thing we gotta do is get people to drink wine. Any wine. That's a "start". All the highfalutin Amens and high fives aint gonna put enough butts in the seats.<br /><br />Appreciate all your optimism and idealism. But salespeople have been calling things "the best" for years. Bud is the king of beers? yeah right. Chevy's are built like a rock (more like Irag after we got through with them), think again. <br /><br />There's a difference between the "pitch" and where we got to go. And we need a lot more people drinking wine, even if it is S. Marg PG. Once they get wine in their glasses, in place of Red Bull or Pepsi, then you can start working on their choices. <br /><br />You have to get people thinking “wine” first, not growers Champagne or Bio-di Brunello. <br /><br />Wine. Any kind. <br /><br />Even if it’s Thunderbird. Or Cook’s.Alfonso Cevolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16983431475848714789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-10088540303510600472010-12-31T06:14:30.789-08:002010-12-31T06:14:30.789-08:00Joe,
Protection of the classics of one of my perso...Joe,<br />Protection of the classics of one of my personal missions in life.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-31691711607238569482010-12-31T06:10:35.621-08:002010-12-31T06:10:35.621-08:00haven't heard "asshat" in a while. ...haven't heard "asshat" in a while. oh, you slay meJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-58657584247617021732010-12-30T10:11:35.739-08:002010-12-30T10:11:35.739-08:00Jon,
Amen...Jon,<br />Amen...Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-41421184510251221332010-12-30T09:00:38.001-08:002010-12-30T09:00:38.001-08:00Preach it Girl! Can I get an AMEN!Preach it Girl! Can I get an AMEN!JWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649224959979005598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-75657037973294876302010-12-30T08:54:20.164-08:002010-12-30T08:54:20.164-08:00True but that kind of start, with the mindset that...True but that kind of start, with the mindset that you are tasting "one of the best" does little to inspire the continuation of the journey. How many people think they don't like Champagne? Far too many and I have to wonder how many of them just don't like White Star or Clicquot....Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-63035482156827849292010-12-30T08:48:40.661-08:002010-12-30T08:48:40.661-08:00people gotta start somewhere...people gotta start somewhere...Alfonso Cevolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16983431475848714789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-43889510759385697382010-12-29T10:00:09.416-08:002010-12-29T10:00:09.416-08:00Alfonso,
Well one could look at it that way, just ...Alfonso,<br />Well one could look at it that way, just as one might say the same about Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. Could say it but I still think it is lack of exposure rather than quality. Thanks for chiming in kid!Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-81312303988325883562010-12-29T09:14:22.345-08:002010-12-29T09:14:22.345-08:00VC sales are up - they are now allocating in some ...VC sales are up - they are now allocating in some states. so they probably wont bother you..<br /><br /><br />btw - if people are drinking the stuff, it isnt bad for the category. <br /><br />just my view from Planet ZardozAlfonso Cevolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16983431475848714789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-61373746240627409182010-12-29T08:48:06.219-08:002010-12-29T08:48:06.219-08:00Sam,
I learned the lesson as a sales rep and then...Sam,<br /><br />I learned the lesson as a sales rep and then carried it over to my store, which where you work sounds very much like the one my partner and I started in Manhattan ten years ago.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-27080390633938921162010-12-29T07:26:34.040-08:002010-12-29T07:26:34.040-08:00Michael,
Thanks amigo! Just figured it was worth a...Michael,<br />Thanks amigo! Just figured it was worth a shot, doubt it will work but whatever.<br /><br />Trust me, I know how lucky we are to have so many amazing wines available to us, now if we could just get rid of those archaic shipping laws they could be available to everyone, sigh.<br /><br />Thomas,<br />No crap stacks on our sales floor so some of us do in fact learn. Sure, we learned the hard way but looking at stacks of shit you would never drink and have a very hard time telling anyone else to, well hard learned lesson but lesson learned.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-16103225321322739352010-12-29T05:13:12.759-08:002010-12-29T05:13:12.759-08:00I used to have this conversation every damned year...I used to have this conversation every damned year, too.<br /><br />What always made me laugh, however, is when I was a sales rep for a distributor and in mid January each year, I'd be forced to listen to the complaints of retailers who each year bought into the usual "big buys" and were stuck with stacks of crap on their floor.<br /><br />They never seemed to learn.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-90194684828323365302010-12-29T04:51:23.169-08:002010-12-29T04:51:23.169-08:00Awesome. Just awesome.
On another note I'm...Awesome. Just awesome. <br /><br />On another note I'm insanely jealous that you have so many incredible wines at your disposal. I wish I had even 1/3 that many outstanding Champagnes in my store.Michael Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593120496257449050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-53797809710078561342010-12-28T23:00:25.382-08:002010-12-28T23:00:25.382-08:00John,
Awe, that's kinda sweet....I think.John,<br />Awe, that's kinda sweet....I think.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-37265636505389479962010-12-28T22:12:31.927-08:002010-12-28T22:12:31.927-08:00heh heh heh she talked about her "rusty shit&...heh heh heh she talked about her "rusty shit" - that's too good for Cooks, also.John M. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343670865804216103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-81701177944975692342010-12-28T21:35:26.503-08:002010-12-28T21:35:26.503-08:00V,
Gotta love that right?!
Lisa,
I would sooner ...V,<br />Gotta love that right?! <br /><br />Lisa,<br />I would sooner drink Yellow Label Cordon Blue Balls than take one more sip of that Hello Kitty shit. That my friend is saying somethin'Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-74517411530516267062010-12-28T21:29:38.529-08:002010-12-28T21:29:38.529-08:00Yellow label star whatever is all irrelevant when ...Yellow label star whatever is all irrelevant when you consider these three little words: Hello Kitty prosecco. Just sayin'...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370722124158221224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-47410744501971924052010-12-28T21:06:09.426-08:002010-12-28T21:06:09.426-08:00The storefront at Wine Expo in Santa Monica... God...The storefront at Wine Expo in Santa Monica... God bless Roberto!<br /><br />http://twitpic.com/3kqvz7Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11859142322600799221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-34357766195238894602010-12-28T20:11:14.247-08:002010-12-28T20:11:14.247-08:00John,
Wow, that's just depressing. You are li...John, <br />Wow, that's just depressing. You are likely correct but just this once, I hope to gawd you're wrong.<br /><br />Joe,<br />You sir are an asshat.<br /><br />TWG,<br />A mere $41.99, with that face, can you believe it?!<br /><br />Marcia,<br />I have to say I don't think I have ever had Cook's but if it is anything like the burp inducing crap they serve at brunch....well, I doubt I would even put my rusty shit through that.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-72381452034031484512010-12-28T18:18:12.681-08:002010-12-28T18:18:12.681-08:00Luv it!
Cook's? Isn't that one of those b...Luv it!<br /><br />Cook's? Isn't that one of those bubbly bottles that turns out to be quite good at removing rust? ...I'm not sure if it's via the bubbly or the bottle though....Marcia Macomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237764449953259939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-58392484386105819722010-12-28T17:38:48.367-08:002010-12-28T17:38:48.367-08:00How much is that Agrapart in the window?How much is that Agrapart in the window?TWGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02592548268341500443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-20377715781197072012010-12-28T12:44:11.988-08:002010-12-28T12:44:11.988-08:00Do you guys sell Cook's? It's my favorite...Do you guys sell Cook's? It's my favorite champagne.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-36938847518271424842010-12-28T10:58:00.096-08:002010-12-28T10:58:00.096-08:00Yeah that got a chuckle out of me. Try not to get ...Yeah that got a chuckle out of me. Try not to get depressed about this, but you will be writing the same letter ten... twenty years from now. Chin up! <br /><br />So here's an idea - when these guys show up, bring them into an office where you are sitting behind a desk sipping a glass of one of the artisanal bottles prominently displayed. With no other chairs or anything to sit on in the room. Tell them they can have exactly two minutes of your time, and have a timer running.John M. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343670865804216103noreply@blogger.com