*03OCT2007
Once again, thanks for all the help, with the info that all of you have provided me with, I feel like I’m ready to venture back into the internet and find the perfect Barolo.
Richard recommended a good wine shop in San Antonio (Joe Saglimbeni’s Fine Wine & Spirits) that seems to have a very nice selection. I’m thinking about trying that one first, more than anything because they are local and they deliver. After reading all your messages, it is safe to say that everyone agrees that the temperatures at the moment are not suitable for shipping, so if I can avoid it by using a local shop, I will. If that doesn’t work, I will explore all the other options.
Dale, you were correct, I do prefer a traditional Barolo over others. Also, thanks for the list of dependable stores.
I promise to let you all know how everything turns out within a day or two. This is turning into an interesting little project of mine, hahaha.
Well everyone, take care, I’ll talk to you again in a day or two.
Carlos Carrion
*02OCT2007
First, allow me to say thanks you, I didn’t expected to receive these many replies the day after posting my message.
Second, I would like to apologize if I’m not able to replay right away. Between the time difference, my schedule and the fact that at the end of the day I’m very tired, there is very little time left to clean myself up, spend some time with my girlfriend on MSN Messenger, and then get a little bit of rest.
To answer some of your questions, my girlfriend is in San Antonio TX, and I’m in Camp Taji, which is 15 to 20 miles north of downtown Baghdad. We already had plans to get married when I got orders to deploy, therefore the wedding had to be delayed, at least until I get to go on R&R leave, not sure when that is going to be yet. As I mentioned before, since our conversation when she asked me about my favorite wine, she has tried to find a Barolo, but has been unsuccessful. I was thinking that it would be a very nice surprise to somehow find a good Barolo online and have it mailed to her. Think about it, she gets a surprise package from her fiancé, who is in Iraq, and it contains a bottle of Barolo, she was having trouble finding one but I somehow did it, I think it would earn me a few cool points with her, hahaha. Plus, to be honest, I love her so much and I just want to surprise her, not just with anything, but with something that she can enjoy and let her know that I’m always thinking of her. A very nice Barolo is what matters the most, but as for the price range, I was thinking between $75 and $150. Bartolo Mascarello is one of the producers that I’m familiar with, but I can’t recall the spelling of the other producer.
K Story, to you and your family, and to everyone reading this message, thank you for your support, is difficult to explain how much all of us appreciate it, especially at the beginning when you are trying to get accustom to your new environment, far away from the ones you love. This is not my first time, but it is still just as hard.
Again, thank you, and sorry for the long message,
Carlos Carrion
