California Wine Merchant

Interesting experience at California Wine Merchant last night...I stopped in to the shop on Chestnut St just to see if they carried the Capiaux and the Peay that I tried at A16. They had the former for $35 (it was $72 at A16) but not the latter. No problem. I was chatting with the employee for a minute, hoping to further my knowledge on Pinot Noir when a man collapses at the bar behind me. Apparently he hadn't even been drinking (like the rest of the crowd at the wine bar/shop), so the employees called 911. The fire department showed up quickly and came to the asistance of not only that first man, but his friend who collapsed shortly thereafter as well! Luckily the men were alright, but their situation meant that I was "trapped" in the back, wearing basically my pajamas, surrounded by well-dressed drunk people who found the whole thing rather amusing. I just wanted some Pinot.

Now the Capiaux (and also a Bolletto) are safely in my new wine fridge (which is a separate entry that I'll work on soon) and I'll let you know when I try them!