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Per wine advocate, 2019 Cos is 14.02% alcohol.

I think I have ordered +18 bottles of Vice Versa 2018 SVD and SB and CS, 6 + one mag of Carter, Mag and 3L of Greer, 9 MM and a Mag, 6 Dr. Crane + 6 GIII including Elysian and Empyrian from Myriad.... so far a good 2018. Hoping i get some Maybach love (doubtful) and some Realm 2018 loving (very dou...

How do you guys think MM stacks up vs others at this price point in Napa? Honestly, there are too many choices and I’m trying to decide where to allocate dollars. I buy Realm at this price point as well as Myriad and Rivers Marie a price notch down. Also a handful of others that I keep a 3 pack or l...

This article paints Andy Beckstoffer as a greedy monopolist when I believe that he enables relatively small (but talented) guys to become successful. He has ensured that the winemaking from these fabulous vineyards stays out of large, corporate (and boring) hands. Is that true? Does he actually tel...

JLuch wrote: ↑
May 6th, 2020, 12:59 pm
Thanks Brent. Do you recall what the score for 2017 NV was? I found that to be quite delicious, especially for the vintage. Wondering how 18s rating aligns with 17.

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I know next to nothing about Wine but if you look at the current prices of the 2016's, 5 of the 6 (in the 6 pack) are going for 300-500 a bottle and the 6th is $175. Point being, if 2018 is anything like 2016, there seems to be value in this offering vs. most that are easy to get w/o a long wait li...

I know next to nothing about Wine but if you look at the current prices of the 2016's, 5 of the 6 (in the 6 pack) are going for 300-500 a bottle and the 6th is $175. Point being, if 2018 is anything like 2016, there seems to be value in this offering vs. most that are easy to get w/o a long wait li...

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Cody L wrote: ↑
March 19th, 2020, 4:10 pm
Benchmark is having a Bin Sale. You're welcome: https://www.benchmarkwine.com/pages/bin_sale
I can't wait to wade through page after page, seeing that you can't use the search bar for Bin Sales

Agree. They could make this so much more user friendly.

I think the ZD base cabernet is very solid, but wouldn’t pay $75 for it at retail. A restaurant in the midwest I’ve been to a few times has it for around $90, which I think is a good deal post markup. Probably why it showed up here.

I had a very nice JB Neufeld 2016 Yakima valley cabernet this weekend. I followed the winemaker’s guidance and drank most of it on day two.

This is a rookie question, but does the steak ship/arrive frozen? I’d be buying it for future (likely a couple months out at least) consumption, so would be putting it in the freezer it upon arrival.

I loved his wines 10 years ago. We were really getting into wine at that time and it is what we drank. After a couple of years our palates evolved and we realized there was more to wine: structure, terroir, finesse. I still have one bottle of Papillon opinion the cellar. One day... I agree and thin...

Continuum is a beautiful property with spectacular views to SF. First class all the way. Diamond Creek is a classy, beautiful and iconic property with legendary wines. Both offer very private intimate experiences around $100/pp. Both also offer special wines that while expensive dont approach Promo...

Anyone in NYC interested in a couple bottles from a Gorgeous Pack, specifically the 2018 RBS? I’d like a few bottles but don’t need six. $225 each (cost), plus shipping/tax.

I was waiting for someone to take this approach

https://www.monteverro.com/en/weine/ter ... onteverro/

If anyone in NYC wants a couple bottles of RBS/CCS at cost, let me know. If no takers, I‘ll probably pass on my gorgeous six pack offer.

I just got the first time bump too. Probably going to pass.

My first time being offered Dr Crane and BTK - one each. Also was offered 6 Moonracer, 6 Fidelio and 2 Houyi. Fidelio profile from Realm: A burst of citrus, stone fruit, white flower, maybe a hint of guava. Great balance of richness and freshness. A precise wine with subtle but nevertheless intense ...

Either of you guys in NYC?

Glen Gold wrote: ↑
January 17th, 2020, 7:17 pm
Isn't that just a distributor? I notice they also have Drouhin in their portfolio and I'm fairly sure they didn't buy Drouhin.

I read it as a sale but you could be right. Wording is definitely vague.

Any reactions?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/ ... portfolio/

Despite all the panic (I was guilty of it too), looks like both Dr. Cranes are still available 12 hrs later.

Cliff Lede is good for groups. There is a classic rock theme across the estate and some cool art too for those who are less wine oriented.

I’ve been very happy with MWC.

Separately, does anyone in NYC have a contact at Chubb? It looks like they have dozens of agents in the area.

Requested two of each. I guess I got nothing. Haven’t heard.

Only been on the list for a couple years, which sounds like much less than many here.

Wow, many of you seem to have cleaned up here. I logged in at 12:20 et and couldn’t get anything I put in my cart except a single bottle of merlot.

4 barrels of the Montecillo and 3 barrels of the Vare.

Ugh, was hoping I could purchase one of each but it forces 3-pack or nothing. Is this common? I am only on a few lists so I really don't know. If anyone is willing to split it up and sell at cost locally (sonoma/napa) or trade for something I'd be interested. 3 pack min is pretty common for smaller...

What was the ballpark release price on the Ratsel? Just trying to get a sense for the secondary markup.

Never had SQN Syrah before but have been wanting to try one. These are all available for <$300 on a reputable site. Anyone have thoughts on which to try for drinking in the next 6 months? I’m not opposed to drinking a wine on the younger side, but would like to get one that’s in the zone. 08 B-20 09...

I need an opener for older bottles. I just can’t get there on a Durand yet. Do the Ah So and/or Monopol openers get the job done?

I was able to get a pack of the Sleeping Lady. Shae was super helpful. If anyone in the NYC area wasn’t able to get some I’d be happy to share a bottle at cost.

I’d also swap one (plus the price difference) for a bottle of the Diamond Mountain if anyone has interest.

David Baum wrote: ↑
September 10th, 2019, 10:31 pm
I suspect sharing would not be frowned upon. Winemakers want people to drink their wine, the more the better. Sharing means more people get to and is very different than flipping

+1

So, if anyone wants to share.....

Is this the only Napa cab that you can immediately flip for 2x the offer price?

Jeb gave the ‘16 a 100. Do they actually “sell” for $700+ or are they just listed at that price?

Anyone know why there aren’t scores available for the Bard and Tempest yet? Pretty sure both JD and RP were out last year.

If anyone in NYC doesn’t want all three or is willing to part with a bottle, I’d be happy to chip in for one.

Thanks.

Chris Atkins wrote: ↑
August 27th, 2019, 5:17 pm
2017’s in the same league as 2016’s? I rather doubt it!

And why was fruit still hanging when the fires erupted?

Chris, are you saying their 2017s may have a smoke issue?

I could never get there on the absurd. Hopefully bard hasn’t gone up by more than $5-10 per bottle. I believe they’ve significantly increased its production.

Anyone else have any perspectives from the recent realm events?

Thanks Tom. Makes sense on it being a tough setting to do a thorough tasting.

Interesting feedback on the Absurd. I’ve never had it given I haven’t been able to stomach the price.

Thanks for sharing Tom. I’d be interested in hearing if you or others have perspectives on any of the particular wines compared to prior years.

Got a JBV wishlist but not the Carlisle vineyard wishlist.

This is probably a dumb question for a number of reasons, but is there a particular SQN red that those who have had many would recommend as a first one to try? I know the names change each year so it’s hard for the uninitiated to figure out where to start. Obviously it needs to be one that is at le...

You guys must be on the super loyal list. I’ve bought before but can’t get in until the 6th.

This is probably a dumb question for a number of reasons, but is there a particular SQN red that those who have had many would recommend as a first one to try? I know the names change each year so it’s hard for the uninitiated to figure out where to start. Obviously it needs to be one that is at lea...

Glad to see some Paolo Bea make the board. I just picked up some 2011 Pipparello and Pagliaro. Haven’t had the SV before.

Anyone have a lot of experience with the different wines they produce? Would be interested in perspectives on some of the others.

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