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See what you missed at #SommChat on 8/24 as we chatted with Sommelier Michael Madrigale.

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Here we go! Time to talk #wine with @mikemadrigale!! #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Welcome to #SommChat everyone! Tell your friends to join us to learn about #wine for the next hour from a Top NYC #Sommelier! #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): We’d like to introduce you to @MikeMadrigale, Head Somm & #wine buyer for @BarBoulud @EpicerieBoulud @BouludSud! Got ur Qs ready? #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): We’re so glad to have @MikeMadrigale join us this week! If there’s anyone who can tweet teach about #wine, it’s him! #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): If ur joining us for #SommChat, please shout out 2 @MikeMadrigale so he knows you’re here & can keep an eye out for ur #wine Qs! #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Don’t forget that EVERY tweet during this chat should include the #SommChat hashtag in order for everyone to see it! #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): As we ask @MikeMadrigale our Qs, ur welcome 2 ask him ur Qs as well! He’ll do his best to answer all Qs in the order they come #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@keepercoll hey hey hey! Happy to be here everyone. Lets talk some wine! #SommChat

@Sassodoro (Sassodoro): @keepercoll @MikeMadrigale Eager for #SommChat !

@SylvieGervais (Sylvie Gervais): Bonjour! Je suis la! @keepercoll @mikemadrigale #SommChat

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): @keepercoll @mikemadrigale What was the first wine you drank that made you say “wow that’s stunning” #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@WineTheory @keepercoll It was a ’98 Brickhouse Pinot Noir from Oregon. Had it at my first wine gig, Burgundy Wine Company #SommChat

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): @keepercoll @mikemadrigale your restaurant is always offering amazing lg format wines from older vintages. How do you find them? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@WineTheory @keepercoll Im always on the hustle for wine, calling collectors, auctions, begging from winemakers directly. #SommChat

@demilove (Douglas Trapasso): If you have ONE afternoon to spend in NYC, what one new restaurant and wine shop should you visit (new = opened in past year)? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@demilove @keepercoll I love having lunch at the counter of Pesce at EATALY. Also dinner at Torrisi. Wine shop fav is Crush #SommChat

@SylvieGervais (Sylvie Gervais): @keepercoll @mikemadrigale Me too my favorite wine shop in NYC is @CrushWineCo #SommChat

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): @Sassodoro @keepercoll @mikemadrigale how many different wine purveyors/distro companies do you use to fill your wine list? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@WineTheory @Sassodoro @keepercoll I use a lot of suppliers. I want variety and cherry pick only the wines I love. Maybe 25 #SommChat

@tricerapops (Jesse): @keepercoll – @mikemadrigale – what wine regions are exciting you the most right now? and what’s exciting for your customers? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@tricerapops @keepercoll I’m in love with Greece. Santorini especially. For guests, rose is en fuego #SommChat

@DavidPSawyer (David P. Sawyer): @keepercoll @mikemadrigale Do you see demand for high-end BDX in NYC weakening or will buyers still pay exorbitant prices there? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@DavidPSawyer @keepercoll BDX is still selling like a mofo here in NYC. Nothing says luxury for a good amount of people like BDX #SommChat

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): @Sassodoro @keepercoll @mikemadrigale How long did it take you to become a cert somm? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@WineTheory @Sassodoro @keepercoll Not certified. In fact, have never taken a wine class in my entire life. Self taught #SommChat

@ElsiePR (Lorraine Carrigan): discovering #SommChat for the first time with @mikemadrigale. fun. check it out. live now.

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Everyone say hello to a new SommChatter! WELCOME @ElsiePR!! Hope you’re thirsty! #SommChat

@mMwine (Matthew S Horbund): Welcome RT @keepercoll: Everyone say hello to a new SommChatter! WELCOME @ElsiePR!! Hope you’re thirsty! #SommChat

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): @Sassodoro @mikemadrigale Do you recommend CMS or WSET is one better than another or is it better to complete one first? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@WineTheory @Sassodoro When people ask me I tell them WSET as if you really get into it, thats the track for MS or MW #SommChat

@winesellersltd (Winesellers, Ltd): Happy #WW #SommChat, looking forward to another great convo this morning

@BonVivantImport (Bon Vivant Imports): @mikemadrigale @keepercoll Hi Mike! of your restaurants which do you have the most fun w/in the wine program? they all seem great! #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@BonVivantImport @keepercoll I love them all. They’re like my kids. But opening Boulud Sud is so flipping exciting. #SommChat

@corkhoarder (Bryan Garcia): @mikemadrigale What’s the most memorable bottle of wine you’ve ever had? cc: @keepercoll #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@corkhoarder @keepercoll ha! I guess Id have to say an ’85 Richebourg from Jean Gros which was my 1st GREAT Burgundy #SommChat

@YNchick (Jaclyn Stuart CS): @keepercoll @mikemadrigale What is the most popular wine by the glass at Bar Boulud right now? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@YNchick @keepercoll ’10 Muscadet from Serge Batard….OYSTERS!! #SommChat

@DavidPSawyer (David P. Sawyer): @keepercoll @mikemadrigale Do you buy your mags with BTG specials in mind or just choose these as you go? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@DavidPSawyer @keepercoll I buy with BTG ideas/pricing parameters always in mind #SommChat

@tricerapops (Jesse): @keepercoll @mikemadrigale – we often overthink wine/food pairings – what do you drink when you don’t want to overthink the wine? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@tricerapops @keepercoll Honestly,I cant turn my critical mind off when I drink wine…so beer is what I drink when I want to veg #SommChat

@wolfeswines (Jeffrey Wolfe): @keepercoll #SommChat @mikemadrigale from industry whom are your hero’s that are making a difference in your programs and how u operate?

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@wolfeswines @keepercoll My heros in wine are Daniel Johnnes, Raj Parr, Robert Bohr, Bobby Stuckey, Richard Betts #SommChat

@VinoCaPisco (Countess Rose Perry): .@mikemadrigale I encourage New Yorkers to #DrinkLocal. What is your favorite New York state wine/winery? cc @keepercoll #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@VinoCaPisco @keepercoll I love Paumenok #SommChat

@VinoCaPisco (Countess Rose Perry): Checking out @paumanokwine wines…the 2007 Assemblage Merlot, Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc blend. Thanks @mikemadrigale #SommChat

@corkhoarder (Bryan Garcia): @mikemadrigale @keepercoll Q1: Why is Northern Rhone Syrah so perfect? Q2: Does it have healing powers? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@corkhoarder @keepercoll N rhone rules as its seems to be the love child of Burg and S Rhone. And yes it makes you smarter. #SommChat

@nickvino (Nick Snoeckx): @mikemadrigale What’s the best wine-related book of the year that you’ve read? Which wine you feel like you should get into more? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@nickvino @keepercoll My main man @rn74 Secrets of the Sommeliers. I want to learn more about wines from Campania, IT #SommChat

@jsalcito (Jordan Salctito): .@mikemadrigale what advice would you give to someone who will be running a wine program for the first time? #SommChat cc @keepercoll

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@jsalcito @keepercoll EDUCATE your staff. Most vital thing. Teach them to be confident about wine. #SommChat

@SylvieGervais (Sylvie Gervais): 100% agree!“@mikemadrigale:@jsalcito @keepercoll EDUCATE your staff. Most vital thing. Teach them to be confident about wine #SommChat”

@jsalcito (Jordan Salctito): AWESOME advice TY RT:@mikemadrigale @jsalcito @keepercoll EDUCATE ur staff. Most vital thing. Teach them 2 b confident about wine. #SommChat

@mMwine (Matthew S Horbund): Experience it RT @SylvieGervais @mikemadrigale @jsalcito @keepercoll EDUCATE your staff. Most vital thing.be confident about wine #SommChat

@mMwine (Matthew S Horbund): @SylvieGervais @mikemadrigale @jsalcito @keepercoll educating staff gr8. Allowing them to experience wine/food pairings priceless #SommChat

@CaravelleChamp (Rita Jammet): yup, golden advice RT @mikemadrigale: .@jsalcito @keepercoll EDUCATE yr staff. Most vital thing. Teach them 2 B confident abt wine #SommChat

@thomaspastuszak (Thomas Pastuszak): Hell yeah @mikemadrigale: .@jsalcito @keepercoll EDUCATE your staff. Most vital thing. Teach them to be confident about wine. #SommChat”

@enjoielife (Judia Black): @mikemadrigale @keepercoll Do you have a rule of thumb for aging magnums vs 750 ml bottles of wine? #SommChat #wine #sommelier

@Kisthart (Tom Kisthart): @mikemadrigale have you ever bought a bottle from a collector for the restaurant that turned out to be corked? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@Kisthart yes indeed. Tried to get a refund and they told me to go fly a kite. #SommChat

@wolfeswines (Jeffrey Wolfe): Burgundy1 track mind! RT @mikemadrigale: My heros in wine are Daniel Johnnes, Raj Parr, Robert Bohr, Bobby Stuckey, Richard Betts #SommChat

@CaravelleChamp (Rita Jammet): @mikemadrigale what is the max number of wines 1 can taste before tasting buds fatigue hits? #SommChat cc @keepercoll

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@CaravelleChamp @keepercoll Dunno, hasnt happened to me yet!! #SommChat

@enjoielife (Judia Black): Do you have any heroines in wine? @mikemadrigale @keepercoll My heros in wine are ..#SommChat #wine #sommelier #women

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@enjoielife @keepercoll of course Jancis Robinson, Serena Sutcliff, Becky Wasserman and NYC somms Jordan S. and Pascaline L. #SommChat

@enjoielife (Judia Black): All gr8 @mikemadrigale: .@enjoielife @keepercoll Jancis Robinson, Serena Sutcliff, Becky Wasserman Jordan S. & Pascaline L. #SommChat”

@enjoielife (Judia Black): @mikemadrigale Do you have a rule of thumb for aging magnums vs 750 ml bottles of wine? #SommChat #wine

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@enjoielife @keepercoll Good question! My rule of thumb is give mags 2x the amount of aging as .750s. #SommChat

@enjoielife (Judia Black): Thx. That’s easy 2 remember @mikemadrigale: @enjoielife @keepercoll My rule of thumb is age mags 2x the amount of time as 750s. #SommChat

@winesellersltd (Winesellers, Ltd): Need to age a mag? RT @mikemadrigale: .@enjoielife @keepercoll My rule of thumb is give mags 2x the amount of aging as .750s. #SommChat

@fernandobeteta (Fernando Beteta, MS): @mikemadrigale What’s the craziest wine you’ve ever sold? #SommChat @keepercoll

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@fernandobeteta @keepercoll I sold a bottle of Greek wine to Sam Sifton from the NYTimes. That was a little crazy for me. #SommChat

@fernandobeteta (Fernando Beteta, MS): Nice. RT @mikemadrigale: @keepercoll I sold a bottle of Greek wine to Sam Sifton from the NYTimes.That was a little crazy for me. #SommChat

@mattduckor (Matt Duckor): @mikemadrigale Who is your dry cleaner? How do you keep those suits so crisp? #SommChat #kiddingbutseriously

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@mattduckor @keepercoll haha! I give me Korean dry cleaner, Kim a wine care package at xmas time #SommChat

@mattduckor (Matt Duckor): Word RT @mikemadrigale: @mattduckor @keepercoll haha! I give my Korean dry cleaner, Kim a wine care package at xmas time #SommChat

@ElsiePR (Lorraine Carrigan): @mikemadrigale @Kisthart is the number of faulty bottles on the decline ? #SommChat @keepercoll

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@ElsiePR @Kisthart @keepercoll You wouldnt know it with the amount of wine bottles I refuse to serve on the floor each night #SommChat

@DRod_Wino (David): @mikemadrigale have you ever refused to sell someone a bottle of extremely rare wine because they were obviously not wine people? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@DRod_Wino Never. Everyone deserves wine #SommChat

@troutmonster (Jon Troutman): @mikemadrigale scenario: Bottle of wine sent back that isn’t actually flawed. What’s the play? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@troutmonster take it back and drink it with my late night taco dinner #SommChat

@Troytee (Troy Titus): #TrueSommChat- RT @mikemadrigale: .@troutmonster take it back and drink it with my late night taco dinner #SommChat

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): @mikemadrigale @sassodoro @keepercoll what are some of your fav books on wine that have taught you a lot? #SommChat

@FredDexMS (FredDexMS): Adventures on the wine trail! RT @WineTheory: @mikemadrigale @sassodoro @keepercoll wht R sum of yr fav books? #SommChat @ronga

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@WineTheory @sassodoro @keepercoll Clive Coates Burgundy, Wine Bible from Jancis Robison #SommChat

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): “@mikemadrigale: .@WineTheory @sassodoro @keepercoll Clive Coates Burgundy, Wine Bible from Jancis Robison #SommChat” own them

@SylvieGervais (Sylvie Gervais): Hi @FredDexMS! Can’t wait to see u next month in Miami @mikemadrigale @keepercoll #SommChat

@BlindedBite (Blinded By The Bite): Miss Wed’s #SommChat!! Meetings Meetings Meetings! @keepercoll @phandke @Hadel @_terroirism @foothillwino @StemGrip @TriremeImports

@jennanorth (Jenna North): Follow @mikemadrigale from @BarBoulud @BouludSud with #SommChat for great open conversation on wine. #WW cc @keepercoll

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q. @mikemadrigale Can you describe how you “broke in” to the #wine industry for those of us who are just getting started? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl I was immediately struck with a passion for #wine upon my first sip. That’s how I broke in…love of wine. #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl I was willing to do anything to pursue #wine. #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q. @mikemadrigale We know you love to both #travel to & drink #Burgundy, what sets Burgundy apart from the rest for you? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl Its elegance & ability to show the differences of respective villages immediately upon smelling/tasting. #Burgundy #SommChat

@ElsiePR (Lorraine Carrigan): @mikemadrigale what’s the main culprit ? TCA or oxidation ? any problems with screwcaps ? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@ElsiePR @keepercoll mainly TCA #SommChat

@DRod_Wino (David): @mikemadrigale has someone tried to send back extremely rare wine that isn’t actually flawed? What did/would you do? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@DRod_Wino @keepercoll put on my shoes and start tap dancing. #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q @mikemadrigale The Wine Cellar at @BarBoulud has abt 500 featured #wines- how often do u update this selection to keep it fresh? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl Every single day. The #wine list is dynamic & not static. #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl I have to keep changing & evolving & moving…otherwise I get bored. #SommChat

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): “@mikemadrigale: .@KeeperColl Every single day. The #wine list is dynamic & not static. #SommChat” Amen!

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): @keepercoll @mattduckor @jennanorth @drod_wino @troutmonster @lazarakis Loving this! #SommChat #WW

@soumiyalakshmi (soumiya lakshmi): @mikemadrigale what do you think is best path back in to wine biz after having been out for years? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@soumiyalakshmi @keepercoll Work a sommelier/restaurant that you admire and love the list. That as good way to dive back in #SommChat

@soumiyalakshmi (soumiya lakshmi): @mikemadrigale thanks for the advice! #SommChat

@BethanWallace (Bethan Wallace): #SommChat best wine feed ever. Follow for words of wisdom

@UHollis (Holladown): agreed RT @BethanWallace: #SommChat best wine feed ever. Follow for words of wisdom

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Thanks! So glad you could join us! Having a fun #WW! RT @BethanWallace: #SommChat best wine feed ever. Follow for words of wisdom #SommChat

@Sassodoro (Sassodoro): Especially lively today! RT @BethanWallace: #SommChat best wine feed ever. Follow for words of wisdom

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q. @mikemadrigale @BarBoulud has featured a #Sommelier Room- can you tell us what this Private #Dining experience is all about? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl We have 3 private rooms at @barboulud all resembling #wine cellars in #Burgundy… #SommChat

@Kisthart (Tom Kisthart): .@mikemadrigale how good are your distributors at taking care of bad bottles? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@Kisthart @keepercoll they’re actully pretty darn good. #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q. @mikemadrigale What’s your personal “go-to” #wine when you’re not in the #restaurant? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl I love drinking #syrah from the Northern #Rhone. I could drink it every day. #WineWednesday #SommChat

@VinoSociety (The Wine Society): Just joined #SommChat trying to catch up with @mikemadrigale @keepercoll and the rest on the convo!

@tricerapops (Jesse): @mikemadrigale – outside of the wine world and industry, who inspires you – in your approach to learning and working with wine? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@tricerapops @keepercoll I really value originality and people who are prolific. So its artists like Bob Dylan, Q Tarantino #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q. @mikemadrigale Do you have any #wine recommendations under $20/$30? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl I cant get enough of #Beaujolais & #Muscadet at that price pt- quality of those areas keeps getting better #SommChat

@ElsiePR (Lorraine Carrigan): @mikemadrigale @KeeperColl and your “go to” white ? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@ElsiePR @KeeperColl Muscadet, Chablis, Moschofilero, Riesling #SommChat

@nickvino (Nick Snoeckx): @mikemadrigale How many somms in your crew? When hiring, do u look for ppl who are certified or also take in passionate starters? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@nickvino @keepercoll I have 4 sommelliers. I value passion and charm over anything. #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q. @mikemadrigale What’s your favorite #food & #wine pairing at @BarBoulud on the current #Summer 2011 menu? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl Basic. I love Belon Oysters and #Muscadet. #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q. @mikemadrigale What’s your favorite #food & #wine pairing at @BarBoulud of all time? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl Our Coq Au Vin with Thierry Allemand Cornas “Chaillot” #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q @mikemadrigale How do u make a #wine list stand out at a #restaurant like @BarBoulud that’s so acclaimed for its #food & #chef? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl Luckily my fav #wines in the world are from #Rhone & #Burgundy which is where @barboulud’s cuisine comes from…easy #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q @mikemadrigale Somm competitions are rising in popularity- As 2010′s @DinePrivate #Somm Showdown winner, what’s ur take on that? #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl I think competitions are a fun way to bond and explore #wine with like-minded sommeliers. I am all for it. #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Q. @mikemadrigale Large formats by the glass are your “thing” – what’s the story or reasoning behind this? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@KeeperColl Big bottles are fun. Simple as that. #WineWednesday #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Time to wrap up! If u still have #wine Qs for @mikemadrigale, ask them NOW! #SommChat #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Thanks to everyone for joining us for #SommChat! I hope you learned something about #wine and @mikemadrigale! #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@keepercoll Thanks for your questions everyone!! #SommChat

@ElsiePR (Lorraine Carrigan): @keepercoll @mikemadrigale how do you combine work, tasting + travels ? how many trips/year ? tastings/month ? to keep up to date #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@ElsiePR @keepercoll taste every day. Travel at least 3 times per year. I don’t sleep very much #SommChat

@Sassodoro (Sassodoro): Fantastic #SommChat today! Big thanks to @mikemadrigale & @KeeperColl !

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): @mikemadrigale @keepercoll ever frustrate you when you go out to eat spending $ on wine bc you know how much it really costs #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@WineTheory @keepercoll I have a big problem with that. Which is why I dont frequent places where I feel like Im getting hosed. #SommChat

@nickvino (Nick Snoeckx): @keepercoll @mikemadrigale no more Qs. Just saying thank you for taking some time to #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): From @VinoSociety: Do you have any pet peeve when it comes to opening/presenting a bottle of wine? @mikemadrigale @keepercoll #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@keepercoll @VinoSociety yes, I dislike when somm opens bottle at the table without a place to rest the bottle. #SommChat

@VinoSociety (The Wine Society): Agreed. RT @mikemadrigale @VinoSociety yes, I dislike when somm opens bottle at the table without a place to rest the bottle. #SommChat

@ElsiePR (Lorraine Carrigan): loved my first #SommChat. thanks ! @mikemadrigale @KeeperColl

@CaravelleChamp (Rita Jammet): Thank YOU, Mike, when R U back at #SommChat? twas excellent RT @mikemadrigale: .@keepercoll Thanks for your questions everyone!! #SommChat

@WineTheory (Justin Harriman): @mikemadrigale @keepercoll thanks so much for answering all my questions. Look forward to meeting you. #SommChat #WineFriendsAreTheBest

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@WineTheory @keepercoll Thank YOU! Awesome questions! #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Please join me in thanking #Sommelier Michael Madrigale @mikemadrigale for an awesome job sharing his #wine wisdom! #WineWednesday #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@keepercoll Thanks everyone. I had a blast!! #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): Join us next Wed 8/31 11 AM CST for @RickBakas, returning for his 2nd #SommChat to discuss #CabernetDay! #WineWednesday #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): If u want to be 100% sure ur #SommChat Q gets answered, post it to FB & we’ll be sure it gets asked! http://t.co/MsaBKym #WW! #SommChat

@keepercoll (Keeper Collection): RT @BeauCharles: @mikemadrigale @KeeperColl Opened a 2005 Domaine Courbis Cornas Champelrose. Still have 1/2 bottle for 2day #YES! #SommChat

@mikemadrigale (Michael Madrigale): .@keepercoll @BeauCharles Love me some Cornas #SommChat

@enjoielife (Judia Black):Thank you! @keepercoll: Thanking #Sommelier Michael Madrigale @mikemadrigale for… sharing his #wine wisdom! #WineWednesday #SommChat

@SylvieGervais (Sylvie Gervais): It was a great #SommChat @keepercoll Mike @mikemadrigale I will be back in NY this Sunday. Last time I went to @EpicerieBoulud it was great!

@wolfeswines (Jeffrey Wolfe): Enjoyed the passion exuded from #MacDaddyofMags aka @mikemadrigale keeping it real in NYC #SommChat thanks for the added energy!

@demilove (Douglas Trapasso): @SylvieGervais – Hi Sylvie, missed most of #SommChat (was called into a meeting). Hope you are well. Like your new avatar; pretty jacket!

@SylvieGervais (Sylvie Gervais): @demilove Thank you! Missed some parts of #SommChat too. I had phone calls & when u r consultant u cannot afford not answering Happy #WW

@jennanorth (Jenna North): Thanks @mikemadrigale always enjoy listening/reading your take on wine. cc @keepercoll #SommChat #ww

@ATXFoodnews (Kay Marley-Dilworth): @keepercoll I can’t believe I missed #SommChat two weeks in a row! :::smacks forehead:::