I moved to NAshville about a year ago. I walked into Village Wines looking for a new place to buy wine (I'm mostly a retail customer). The guys there were great - they found me 4 wonderful bottles under $20 each, and I had a great intro to Nashville.
Fast forward 8 months, and a friend asks me if I'd like a connection to a great wine buyer who can help a tyro sort out the good stuff from the dreck. I'm a busy person - no time to become a wine pro along with everything else, so I said 'sure'. This was my introduction to Hoyt Hill, proprietor of Village Wines, and his email service. Since then I've had bottle after bottle of great wine. It's gotten to the point that when he sends me a recommendation for something I think I'll like, I just say ""sure, I'll take a few"". A completely satisfying approach, resulting in a growing collection, friends (and spouse) who think I'm a wine genius, and a lot of personal satisfaction.
But there's more: Hoyt organizes tastings at local fine restaurants (a blast). AND, he is usually to be found at charity fundraisers, carrying the torch by donating wine.
Ala-in-all, a great find!
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