Bill McKinney that has worked for Michael Downey and his company now called simply the Downey Imports brought Max and his wines to my attention many years ago. it seems like forever now. Thanks Bill. I remember then with you all the talk about Max's excellent whites and especially his Tocai dry indigenous whites. You were in love with them all : you had discovered them on a trip to Italy " way back when " and you had brought them to the attention of the Downey's : Michael and Peggy Downey. That's correct isn't it? Isn't that the story? I believe that it is.
That was many moons ago and ever since we have built up to selling more and more of Max's wines over the years at Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits ( 3423 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington D.C. 20008 Tel : 202-363-4265 anthony.quinn@clevelandparkwine.com also now on Facebook at : Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits and on Twitter @ cpwinespirits ). You came with Bill and then later you started to come with Brennan Downey, Michael Downey's son.
I believe that over the years ( starting in 2003 or so was it ? ) that we have carried pretty much everything that you have made at one time or another ( that's got to be 15+ wines ! ) . We started with Michael when he first brought us your " Ronco Nole " a dry red blend of a third of each of the following wines : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Refosco. I was bowled over by it when Michael first brought it ti us to taste. We sell it still as well as the other three reds that make up the blend. We focus most on the indigenous dry red Refosco as it is flavorful, tasty, distinct and something unusual and fun to talk about and introduce to our customers.
We also continue to sell the dry Tocai white which you now call TOH. It's one of our favorites. We also carry the Pinot Grigio as it sure is pleasing, bright, full on the palate and a real treat to simply sip all by itself.
Hopefully I will see you again Max at the 2012 Annual Downey Wine Owner/ maker Portfolio wine-tasting at the Hendry House once again I believe : in March again and on a Monday? You will let me know I am sure Brennan. In the meantime cheers to you all e a presto Max! Anthony ( TONY ) Quinn
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