Tim, it’s probably going down further. But any winery where have variable experience with the wines did get dumped and so did a few where costumer service became an issue.
Otoh I bought another case of 2010 CdP that should come tomorrow
Steady and loyal:
Williams-Selyem (never see these on the shelf anywhere, and if I do, they are 2x direct prices. . . and I love them )
Turley (shipping is cheap and I don’t see many of these around, especially not for direct pricing. . . . and my wife LOVES them)
Added:
Maison Ilan
Kutch
On the list, but don’t always buy (or just buy 1 or 2 btls):
Sea Smoke
Failla
Anthill Farms
Arista (shipping is killer!)
Martinelli (shipping is killer!)
Kongsaard
T.R. Elliott
Waiting for an allocation (at which point I’ll decide to buy or not):
Rhys
Rochioli
Kosta Browne
Carlisle
Wineries I like, but force you to buy a case or more (so I don’t buy any):
Juslyn
Kistler
That is the only one I’m adding. I am off all others. As John said, so many of my list purchases are gathering dust somewhere. I also end up seeing too many on Winebid at less than half the price. I don’t think a lot of the three tier system, but the list (especially the forced buy or be dropped kind) is not a great alternative, either.