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Read ‘Em And Drink: Posts of the Week « Ms. Drinkwell — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:02:57 +0000

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By: Ms. Drinkwell

Ms. Drinkwell — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:01:03 +0000

I have had similar experiences at wine shops/bars, unfortunately. It’s silly, really, that people judge wine knowledge or interest at first sight when everybody knows (or should) that wine appeals regardless of age, race, gender, etc. IMO, any server/salesperson worth their salt gives professional service to every customer who walks in the door, and none of us should accept less in places we choose to patronize.
As to the tasting room experience, I also work in one, and I find that our 20-something visitors are on the whole very knowledgeable and excited about wine and curious to learn more — my favorite kind of people!

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:06:42 +0000

Adrian, that’s an interesting point! That isn’t something that I have personal experience with, since I am Caucasian, but as a woman I can understand how being different from the traditional “norm” (i.e. an older white male) would affect people’s perceptions. Thank you for your comment! And thank you Julien and Diana for your wonderful words!

By: Adrian DeVore

Adrian DeVore — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:55:37 +0000

Although, I didn’t become overly involved with wines until I was in my thirties. My problems with wine stores involve race since as an African American, I sometimes get slighted and mistreated due to a perceived notions that people of color who are serious about wines are viewed as “show offs” by wine store “experts”!

By: diana

diana — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:35:26 +0000

An interesting look into ageism and the wine industry – articulate, to the point and I appreciate the glimpse into the heads of some twenty-somethings…. Stereotypes will most likely always be a part of our society – and the wine industry is apparently no exception. Good article!

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uberVU - social comments — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:52:44 +0000

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By: Julien

Julien — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:55:22 +0000

Very well written and insightful article! You wouldnt believe the amount of times Ive been treaded badly simply because Im young. This should be required reading for everyone who works in the wine buisness.