Neal…Bassin’s always has Ridge at their tasting, which is now a current release tasting (no longer a barrel tasting). Discounts are given at the end of the tasting to those who order on the spot. Given your location, you might want to check it out this year. Many wineries also offer other vintages which are discounted that night only. Would love to see you there - it is in April this year.
Say Merrill, after my 1st grandson was born in 2014, I bought 3 - 2014 Black Cats. Now that my 2nd grandson was born, I expect to do the same with your 2019.
Ha! Congratulations to you all. 2018 and 2019 are sleeping restfully in their barrels, but I’ll take your money anytime as futures at current day prices.
The short answer is that it’s the day the internet takes your money on real sale prices on wine, and various non-wine items. This is no make believe sale. It’s legit. I’d suggest joining the WineBeserker Grand Cru membership level. You’ll have access a day earlier. It gives you time to so research and make smart buys.