Wife and I were vacationing in the Paso Robles area (great wines, friendly people, few crowds, reasonable prices (compared to Napa)). We went to Ch. Margene, calling ahead for an appointment. We were the only ones there on that mid-weekday. The man behind the counter was the owner and a very affable down to earth guy.
After tasting several wines, we bought some and signed up for his wine club. But I was very specific: NO CAB FRANC!!!! 6-9 months later I get a half case of Cab Franc.
Through an exchange of e-mails, he said to return the wine, at my cost and he would issue a credit. I was insistent that it was his error and he should pay.
I was not about to pay for his mistake and he was equally adamant. Finally, I decided that I would show him and keep his darn wine!
It sat in my basement for about five or six years. Finally, I decided what the heck, let's try it.
It was stunning. One of the best wines I had ever tasted.
The added five years of aging no doubt helped as the wine was now 8 years away from the vintage.
We still buy their wines, all of which are excellent and I never told him that he was right all-along.
If you ever go to Paso Robles, I would suggest a visit.
Tell him the entire story.
It will do you both good......................