disgraceful customer service a well known retailer - Chambers Street Wines

[Ramon_C]

@Michael S. Monie

@L. Wang

@mike pobega

Sense of humor. I guess that accounts for something.
Ever try EMH Blackcat??

Not yet, I am bit into Riesling

What is it it with Asians and sweet wines? Oops, was that politically incorrect?

I’m more surprised that he wasn’t buying Burgundy.

[Thomas_Keim]

@L. Wang

on the bright side, apparently I just made all these friends here, if anyone wants to talk about food or wine as actual content, I am game.

Don’t let this initial orientation turn you off on the board. Half the people who post here are snarky bastards (me included). And the knowledge on this board at ALL levels puts most advanced sommeliers to shame. It’s a great place to share notes, a very well run board and the education is priceless.

[Andrew_Kaufman]

Maybe wine retailers should clearly post something like this:

To first time, occasional and low spending purchasers:

We will charge your credit card. You will therefore be obligated to purchase all the wine you have ordered.

If, however, we receive requests from long time buyers and/those who spend a great deal of money, your order will be reduced or eliminated in their favor, as we do not feel obligated to honor your credit card purchase.

We will advise you of our decision within a reasonable time to be determined solely by our staff.

If the practice is so established why not be upfront?

[S_Wang]

@Andrew Kaufman

Maybe wine retailers should clearly post something like this:

To first time, occasional and low spending purchasers:

We will charge your credit card. You will therefore be obligated to purchase all the wine you have ordered.

If, however, we receive requests from long time buyers and/those who spend a great deal of money, your order will be reduced or eliminated in their favor, as we do not feel obligated to honor your credit card purchase.

We will advise you of our decision within a reasonable time to be determined solely by our staff.

If the practice is so established why not be upfront?

Because we live a in a society where we pretend everyone is equal ?

[Nick_Ryan]

My only takeaway from this thread is that Chartreuse is a drink and not just a color. Who knew? (I’ll have to try a bottle now.)

[Scott_Brunson]

I prefer the Jaune to the Vert.
And I hope Le sticks around here.
Fun thread.

[CFu]

@R Cabrera

@Michael S. Monie

@L. Wang

Not yet, I am bit into Riesling

What is it it with Asians and sweet wines? Oops, was that politically incorrect?

I’m more surprised that he wasn’t buying Burgundy.

Calm down with the stereotypes boys. You know the old saying about talking about broad racial stereotypes of other races.

“Shut up and don’t.”

[Jorge_Henriquez]

@Jay T.

@Chuck Anderson

Actually after the initial rants (for the record, I agree overreaction, but also not ideal behavior from the my favorite retailer in the biz - would be better for them to more clearly do either a “wait N hours or days, then allocate however we see fit” or a “first come, first served”), I think the recent sarcastic responses just make matters better. I can see Mr. Wang fitting in just fine around here if he decides to stay a while. Thick skin & humor = pretty good online assets, and it seems plausible he knows a thing or two as well.

+1000. I was prepared to be mildly annoyed and then ignore Mr. Wang. But against all odds, I’ve actually enjoyed his participation in this thread. I mean, I think the first post – as well as the underlying reason for being here – is a bit ridiculous. But Mr. Wang himself shows real promise as a Berserker. Funny, not afraid to mix it up, but doesn’t fly off the deep end in the face of criticism (other than from well-respected retailers). Exactly the kind of guy we need more of around here. I hope you stick around, sir.

He also has one of the best names EVER! Reminiscent of the criminal mastermind in a James Bond film…if that James Bond film was a porn spoof.

[C_Mc_Cart]

I’m as mature & culturally accepting as anyone, so it won’t come from me. Will somebody less politically correct and extremely juvenile, please post that we now have 1 too many Wang’s involved in this thread…

[Ian_Sutton]

@Nick Ryan

My only takeaway from this thread is that Chartreuse is a drink and not just a color.

Damn, no wonder I was overcome by the ‘paint’ fumes.
Still, it turned out better than when I applied the mortar to my brickwork…

[Chuck_Anderson]

@Jorge Henriquez

He also has one of the best names EVER! Reminiscent of the criminal mastermind in a James Bond film…if that James Bond film was a porn spoof.

Apropos of absolutely nothing, except maybe tangentially related to the cringe-worthy wordplay on Wang going around, but: honest, every time I see your signature, Jorge, I misread “excitement” as “excrement.” It’s an unfortunate image.

[Merrill_Lindquist]

@mike pobega

Sense of humor. I guess that accounts for something.
Ever try EMH Blackcat??

Mike - this seems rather out of context. Can you explain your thought process leading up to this post?

[L_Wang]

@Merrill Lindquist

@mike pobega

Sense of humor. I guess that accounts for something.
Ever try EMH Blackcat??

Mike - this seems rather out of context. Can you explain your thought process leading up to this post?

Yes I wonder that as well? How did it get to EMH? do they have a dry sense of humor also?

[Corey_N]

@Jorge Henriquez

He also has one of the best names EVER!

His name is French for “The Wang”.

[L_Wang]

@Scott Brunson

I prefer the Jaune to the Vert.
And I hope Le sticks around here.
Fun thread.

Thanks for the welcome! one of the best drink I had with Jaune is the naked & famous

equal parts:

• Jaune Chartreuse
• Aperol
• Mezcal
• Lime

Shaken and served up. (also no simple is added, which is kind of cool)

[L_Wang]

@Corey N.

@Jorge Henriquez

He also has one of the best names EVER!

His name is French for “The Wang”.

If you only knew what Le means in Chinese…

[Corey_N]

@L. Wang

If you only knew what Le means in Chinese…

Per my Cantonese speaking girlfriend, it means nothing.

[L_Wang]

Not yet, I am bit into Riesling[/quote]
What is it it with Asians and sweet wines? Oops, was that politically incorrect?[/quote]

I’m more surprised that he wasn’t buying Burgundy. [/quote]

haha i would if i could ever get allocation and had leftover money for it. or maybe just sneak back one of those barrels at hospice de beaune auction and age it myself.

[Mark_Y]

This thread is quintessential lunch time reading!

[Michael_S_Monie]

@L. Wang

Not yet, I am bit into Riesling

What is it it with Asians and sweet wines? Oops, was that politically incorrect?[/quote]

I’m more surprised that he wasn’t buying Burgundy. [/quote]

haha i would if i could ever get allocation and had leftover money for it. or maybe just sneak back one of those barrels at hospice de beaune auction and age it myself.[/quote]

Let’s not perpetuate those racial stereotypes!