Comments on: 5 Reasons Why I Love Cameron Hughes Wines and Current Release Tasting Notes

By: jatemack

jatemack — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:24:53 +0000

You love them? That’s weird, I don’t like stupid comments myself. But to answer you, it’s obviously a tongue-in-cheek post, as we all know that Costco is Cameron’s middle man, and, for that matter, that’s pretty much what Cameron is!

I would say when most people dis the 3 tier system, it’s because in some states distributors still hold a monopoly, and prevent consumers from doing just what you described, ordering direct from wineries they love. I’m sure you’ll agree, there’s nothing wrong with consumers wanting wine shipped to them.

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:47:41 +0000

I love stupid statements like…”down with the three tier system”. So a winery shouldn’t have an agent to find a retail option for their products…. they should just have a www address and the world will rush in? You are a pinhead with no grasp on the real world of business. Who the f**k do think takes these wines Costco, or Trader Joes?

By: jatemack

jatemack — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:48:15 +0000

Casual Pop,

I’ve heard the same thing; people loved the Lot 10, and it really put Cam on the map.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:37:07 +0000

Stan, if you can get yourself to one of these Costcos, it is $18:

Danville, Novato, San Leandro, Mountain View, San Francisco, Livermore, Santa Cruz, Redwood City, South San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Almaden, Richmond, Concord, and Fremont.

By: Casual Pop

Casual Pop — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 03:46:43 +0000

I first was introduced to Cameron in a Santa Rosa Costco. To be honest, his “$30 juice for $10″ put me off a little, but homey had it right. After my first bottle, Lot 10 (which I still say is his best), I was hooked. I have been buying cases of each release at Costco.

Costco, wine, and Cameron Hughes. Thats a trio that can bring peace to the middle east….a lot quicker then current attempts! (que the political drum beat)

By: Stan

Stan — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:50:17 +0000

Thanks. I wasn’t holding you accountable for pricing ;>)

Just trying to get a feel for the value.

Stan

By: jatemack

jatemack — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:45:00 +0000

hmmm… I guess pricing wasn’t finalized when I did the tasting. I’d say with free shipping it kind of balances out.

By: Stan

Stan — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 02:32:41 +0000

Rather than costing $18 this is $24 at the website.

Do you like it as much at that price?

Thanks.

By: jatemack

jatemack — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 21:32:34 +0000

Corkdork,

You’re right, I don’t think I have had a Barbera from the foothills that was this good either.

Gregory,

Cameron distributes solely through Costco and on the internet right now. Costco usually sells out quickly, so your best bet is buying these bottles online, directly from Cameron. I recommend signing up on his mailing list as well.

By: gregory

gregory — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 15:00:22 +0000

jathan, are these wines available at trader joes or only costco?

By: The Corkdork

The Corkdork — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 03:43:35 +0000

Nice post. I too, thought the Lot 17 and 25 were the standouts. It’s funny, but the Lot 17 Barbera is the most enjoyable Foothills Barbera I’ve had, perhaps because it’s not as intense as first-run bottles from that region. It has the spicy-ness, and fresh fruit without the excess heat and burnt-cherry mid-palate stuff that many Foothills wines posess. I’m getting my order in…CD