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Welcome to our new Web
site. Liquor Direct Wine & Spirits, found in two locations
in Northern Kentucky, offer you the best in selection, price,
and customer service.
This
Web site is for informational purposes only. We do not
ship anywhere in the world, not even in the great state of
Kentucky.
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K2 SELECTIONS
What is a K2 Selection? And
furthermore, what is a K2? Is it a mountain in the Himalayas?
Or is it a really bad movie about mountain climbing? Well yes,
but it also refers to our semi-crazed wine buyer and poet, Kevin
Keith. Kevin has years of experience in the wine business,
stemming back to his days in restaurants in South Carolina and
Ohio. A long and meandering path led him to Northern Kentucky,
where he continues his pursuit of master sommelier
certification, and his relentless passion for wine and
egomania. (Kevin passed level one in September 2004.)
Each month,
Kevin will reveal 12 wines he feels have tremendous potential
and appeal, demonstrating exceptional quality, yet may or may
not have the critical acclaim that make them stand out in the
crowd. A fierce opponent to Parker's rating scale (which
actually rates on BIGNESS not quality), his scoring system is a
bit different, and is explained below:
(REVAMPED FOR 2008)
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Score |
Definition |
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SUPERIOR |
Extraordinarily
well-made; a terrific example of varietal
correctness; demonstrates poise, personality and
exceptional quality. |
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EXCELLENT |
Possessing solid
fruit character; varietally correct; well-balanced;
a wine of good character. |
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Average |
A wine with no
flaws; solid, balanced, and decent. |
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Mediocre |
A wine with no
obvious flaws; a by-the-numbers wine displaying
nothing of real interest. |
K2 MONTHLY SELECTIONS

CURRENT SELECTIONS
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