the man has no limits on thoughtfulness and generosity.
not only did I learn a lot about proper protective packaging for future shipping of liquids, but in the box was a beautiful bottle of 2017 Bodega Pierce Rose...100% grenache. I love rose's (never learned how to get an eyebrow over the e) and this one reads like it will be great. Plus I'd never have any way of knowing about or trying this if not for Rick, it's from a Cochise County AZ family vineyard, and an award winner to boot.
the accompanying note (written by hand on paper clearly stolen from the Scottsdale Plaza Resort) claims this was for "past transgressions". I did send something, but it was after being a contest winner, a contest loser, a blind name drawn from a hat, etc...none of which were trades in typical DED give-away style.
Rick, you are too kind. I plan to share this with TLC and anyone lucky enough to be near us one evening during Chanukkah.
thank you, and L'chaim!