In my short time here, I’ve seen several respond to posts. I know I would be on here “lurking” if I was a winemaker anywhere. These are your customers, and it’s always good to know what they think/want.
Preponderance means something roughly like a majority - a superior or greater number or amount. I don’t think that’s what the OP meant; I took it to mean a lot of them, a significant number, more than people realize, something like that.
Of course they are. If they have any Sales/Marketing skills. If I was a winemaker or winery owner I’d be all over ANY bulletin boards where customers may providing feedback not only on my wines but my competition’s wines. No brainer…
This is my poor shot at humor pointed at Mr. Gold. He is an amazing novelist whose writings have captured me. He knows every turn of the phrase, every word. Usually.
Peter Piper picked a preponderance of pickled peppers;
A preponderance of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked;
If Peter Piper picked a preponderance of pickled peppers,
Where’s the preponderance of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
(Answer: In dark cellar-like caves, lurking like shadows.)
Well, this is the Alpha and Omega of wine forums so they would be smart to make this their internet Abode. It doesn’t take a Genius to see that a winery can develop a Bond with their customers. It’s easy to sign up too - a few clicks and keystrokes and you’re Dunn.