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Needing a car, I was unfortunately obligated to visit a car dealership. We were walking around the parking lot looking at all the available models and getting an idea of prices. A salesman, errr, sorry, a “customer counselor” approached us with a swagger, bedecked in a very expensive, perfectly tailored suit. Fresh manicure, hair gelled together in a single-polymer Southern televangelist helmet, pinky ring flashing. Million Dollar club pin. “Son,” he said, flashing some damned expensive peroxide-whitened caps, “here at Savage Motors, we don’t sell cars. Nossiree! We sell value! So what are you looking for in a monthly payment?”

SY (5/02)

($23): One of the greatest CCR’s I’ve had is the ‘85 Il Poggio. Although the ‘93 has the same profile, it doesn’t have near the stuffing. Tar, roses and saddle leather dominate the nose but the sweet cherry fruit is not as deep as it could be and the tannins come on strong and quick. Drink it over the next couple of years.

JD (4/99)

($5.50): Nail polish and cherry nose. Austere palate with little fruit. Skip it.

JD (4/99)