Larry | 
06 12th, 2008| 
Tom Petty is a great songwriter, and I think often of this one particular title - it fits my life to a ‘t’. I am very impatient in general and have had to ‘learn’ patience over the past decade - first by becoming a father to three young children (!) and then by working in an industry where it takes quite a long time in the product cycle from conception to release . . .
Christie and I are soooooooo happy to finally be able to share these with you and are excited for you to try them and let us know what you think. At this point, though, let’s recap a bit to get everyone up to speed . . .
Larry, bored with the publishing industry, is pondering a new career. Christie, the uber-supporter, suggests the wine industry . . . and not sales, but actually going into winemaking! Larry, aghast at the concept of taking a bunch of science classes(!), continues to suggest ’sales’, something he’s familiar with and done in the past. Christie stays firm . . . and Larry is off to a local junior college to begin the long process of taking pre-requisites to get into the Masters program in Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis. Fast forward two years (and many ‘A’s later to the astonishment of Larry) and he’s off to UC Davis, commuting each week between Orange County and Sacramento while Christie is at home with their three young children! Yep, she’s a saint . . . . .Two years later, and many many many miles later, and Christie and Larry are off to Santa Barbara County to begin phase ? of their lives.
tercero wines has many people to thank at this time, but we’ll keep the list short for now: Christie, without whom Larry never would have gotten here: our kids, without whom our lives would not be nearly as complete and rewarding; our parents, who between Christie and Larry, have over 100 years of married life together and set great examples for all who meet them; the rest of our families, whose support over the years has allowed us to get where we are; our nephew Jimmy, who took Christie’s concept for a label and made something quite special out of it; and on and on and on.
And now we have our own wines to offer and share with you. We can’t wait to get them into your hands and hear back from you . . . Did you like them? What did you think of the packaging? Will you tell your friends about them? PLEASE spend the time to stay in touch, and we will promise to do the same.
Cheers!
June 13th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Hi Larry,
Pretty cool. I checked out all of the links,etc. and even a tech retard like me got everything to work. I need to check with Sandy before placing our order - - do you deliver
Congratulations and best wishes for continued success!!
June 13th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Larry,
Many due congrats!! I can’t wait to taste the wines!!
June 13th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Larry,
Congrats on getting things up and running! The label looks great, by the way — distinctive and recognizable, as well as very stylish.
We’re all looking forward to coming up and tasting with you this summer. See you soon—
The Winos
June 14th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Just a quick thanks for the comments thus far. Christie and I are very pleased at the reaction to the site and the look and feel of the labels thus far. Can’t wait for all of you to actually try some of the wine (-: Cheers!
June 14th, 2008 at 10:39 am
We’ve been on the sidelines for years listening to stories of your challenges and progress. Congratulations to both you and Christie for pulling off a remarkable career change. We have eagerly been waiting to taste your wines, especially after hearing of the great first impressions at some tastings. Our blessings to you and keep up the good work!
June 14th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Larry -
Is there a family discount?
June 16th, 2008 at 11:13 am
congrats!!!!
does this mean you can come home soon to visit…that is a joke. we are so excited for you all despite missing you. what a journey and what an accomplishment. cannot wait to taste the wines but wish we could toast you in person
June 16th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Gary,
Bro - you know you’ll end up paying more than retail as a family member (-:
Karen - hopt to get down there and get the wines into one or two restaurants you and Mark frequent - and THEN toast the wines with you while enjoying dinner together!
Cheers!
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Larry,
We just had our first bottle of Grenache, WatchHill. It was fantastic. Even for a guy like me who lives in France, this bottle really brought a smile to my face. Daniel was with us, as you know, he is an expert on Loire Valley Wines; he was impressed with the fruit and hidden alcohol <>.
We paired the wine with a very pugent sausage and sun-dried tomato over foccaia with smoked mozzerella.
Needless to say, it was awesome. I’m bringing back bottles to France to let the inlaws taste your creation.
Lack of sediment was a big suprise. Are you using special filtering?
How about a twist-off, with a little chip that gives me the sound of a cork popping?
Gman
August 1st, 2008 at 10:18 am
Larry, congratulations on your new venture. Isn’t it great to be pursuing your passion? Also, pretty exciting to be out selling your own wine, eh?
Keep up the good work…May all your harvests be boutniful!
August 1st, 2008 at 10:32 am
Michael,
Thanks for the kind words! It certainly is quite fun to not only work in the industry for someone else, but to make my own products as well!
It must be exciting for you to not only work in the industry, but to have you son share your passion as well - very cool indeed!
Thanks again and let me know if you ever make it down our way again soon!
Cheers!
August 1st, 2008 at 10:33 am
Gary,
Thanks for the kind words, bro! It’s always nice when my brothers like our products as well - does not always turn out that way!
Looking forward to sharing many a bottle with you, Valerie et al for a long time to come!
Cheers!