2019-05-02 Liquor Commission Minutes

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Dreimann: I was able to find nine out of the twelve and I told him never to ask me again, because some came from Scotland, from all over the world and again, went to a retailer. So that exposed me to a new side that I don't know anything about and don't want to actually even taste it in case I like it. I have enough vices as it is, it costs too much money. So that's from a Scotch point of view; but from wine, in California about two months ago, sold a case of wine for $138,000. That's pretty much my big one this year. For me, sometimes, I'm very happy if someone invites me to share it with them. The more you know about wine, the more of a kick it is to find a good wine for a lot less that can come close, because most of these extremely expensive wines are not necessarily that they're, they're very good wines, but it's not necessarily value for money, it's about the rarity and being able to say that you've never had this before and there's very little chance you will ever find it again. Nahale-a: Fascinating, always interesting to hear from you. Dreimann: Well, I see people who collect vintage cars. It's similar to that. Except in this particular part, as my website will say for people that invest in wine, with a car, you just need to maintain it, put it into the proper premises and it's always there. With wine, every time you drink a bottle, the next one is worth more because there's now one less available. It's not as if you can reproduce it. once it's consumed, it's gone. Masuda: Thank you for indulging me. Nahale-a: Thank you. Dreimann: Nice to see you all again. Vlll. Unfinished Business Nahale-a: Moving on to Unfinished Business. (11:04 A.M.) 1. Kealakekua Ranch, Ltd., dba K -Ranch Cafe, withdrawal of Application No. 17-02, for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kealakekua Ranch Center, 82-0006 Mamalahoa Highway, Unit E, captain Cook, Hawaii, TMK: 8-2-001:128, previously continued by the Liquor Commission on February 1, 2018, to a date to be determined. Gonzalez: Madam Chair, the Department is asking that the Commission make a motion to accept the withdrawal of the Application. It's been almost two years since it was applied for and the most recent communication from the Applicant as of April 8, 2019, their business plans for the area have changed. That's why they are not going to go through with their liquor license application at this time. Masuda: So they asked for a withdrawal? Gonzalez: Yes. MAY 2, 2919 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 30