I just received an email from a loyal Cuban customer of ours named Jorge Ponce (pictured above on the left). He wanted to let us know that he couldn’t rest until he provided feedback on our wines at the popular Cuban website, Babalú Blog. There was a initial post about a recent article that appeared in El Nuevo Herald about Cubanisimo Vineyards. There was then a couple comments that were critical of our wines. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I am bothered when people make judgments without remembering that taste is subjective. Fortunately for us, we had Jorge Ponce come to our rescue.
Here’s what he said:
Jorge Ponce February 6th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
As a proud Cuban-American, I always go out of my way to help out “my gente”. Reading Mauricio Collada’s story, I was touched not only because of his achievements as a neurosurgeon, but his ability to do something totally different than what he does professionally. I’ve grown to be cautious of one-track minded people, and to enjoy the company of those who have multiple hobbies. They are just much more fun to be around. In addition, Mauricio’s winemaking business employs his wife and daughter. There is nothing more wonderful and honorable than providing employment to your loved ones. I have tried Cubanisimo wines repeatedly in the past, and I found them to be outstanding – especially the Pinot Noir. My wine-connoisseur friends, who are not Cuban, have been just as impressed by these wines as I have. Daughter Cristina Collada also has provided outstanding customer service when arranging the shipment of the wines to Virginia. I am so impressed by the Collada enterprise that I wear the shirt with the Cubanisimo logo to all kinds of social events. This way, I market the wines and show the world that, when everything is said and done, I am a proud Cubanisimo. To order your Cubanisimo wines, go to http://www.cubanisimovineyards.com/
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Wine, not by accident, has been considered a sacred beverage. Throughout the ages, wine has been used to celebrate life. Wine accentuates, and commemorates friendships, romances, and also special moments in life, past, present, and best hopes for the future. In addition to its ritualistic role, wine is the best compliment for food, enhancing epicurean experiences. In current times, the health benefits of wine consumed in moderation have been amply documented.
