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G. Singh

Would love a recommendation for repairing a wine enthusiast cooler in the San Francisco Bay Area please.

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I wouldn't recommend option number 3. I have purchased shelves a few times from Wine Enthusiast, I'm not sure why you don't want to use them. They aren't cheap, but I don't think you are going to find them cheaper elsewhere. The rolling shelves are awesome. Just curious - have you tried option numb...

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EAScrog wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 7:33 pm
Richard Jen wrote: ↑November 29th, 2020, 11:18 am Mountain View, Chanin 2018 Chardonnay Bien Nacido $22.99 after $17 off.
Danville also has this one, same price. I picked up one to try tomorrow.

I am curious to see what you guys think about it.

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Any suggestions on the Landy Vineyards Pinot Noir Los Carneros Sonoma 2018 ? Sounds intriguing to me.

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Alan Rath wrote: ↑August 16th, 2020, 8:05 pm Give it a little more time, 20 hours doesn’t sound like a lot to cool down all those bottles. Check it in a couple of days.

Couple of days later - same gradient

The units are coming on much less often now, as expected. Both units are full now. The 8 degree difference is still there.

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I'd wait about a week or 2 and then check again. This doesn't surprise me, however, as I had the same issue with a wine enthusiast classic unit about two years ago. I monitored it over a few weeks, then contacted wine enthusiast for a return, which they were easy to work with on. I had a great expe...

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Agreed, give it some time. Also, what’s the room air temp? These units can only maintain a certain delta. Look at installation. Is there enough room for efficient venting of exhaust air? Yes, there is efficient venting. The room temp has varied (with the current hat wave in California) but the 7 - ...

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How far back in the unit are your thermometers? My WE brand ranges from ~50 in the back to ~60 in the front. Because everything in my fridge is for short to medium term consumption (within 5 years) - my long term agers are in pro storage - I’m fine with that range. The temperature in each “zone” is...

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Go with thermometers you trust. If the WE cabinet's LCD is odd man out, it’s probably wrong. Isn't it unusual for both WE's LCDs to be wrong - and by the same amount? I have now tested 8 thermometers, all of which are within one degree of each other - and 7-8 degrees higher than WE. Anyone else wit...

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I "rested" both the units for 48 hours before turning them on. What is curious for me is that the LCDs show temperatures that are 7-8 degrees lower than what other thermometers measure. So, when determining what temperature to store the wine at, should I go with the displayed LCD temperatu...

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I just purchased two Wine Enthusiast 300-bottle wine coolers, but I am perplexed by the temperature readings. The first cooler is about 60% full. I set its temperature at 56 degrees, but the temperature inside reads 63 degrees in the bottom rack and 64 degrees in the top (I used at least three therm...

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Thank you.

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A local seller has a 10+ year old unit, apparently working well. The seller has asked me to propose a price.

What would be a good price?

What should I check to make sure there are no major problems?

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Use the racks. Cardboard invites mold (I know from personal experience). Cramming too much in there reduces air flow and leads to too much temperature variation within the unit, plus you can get problems with condensation and mold (again, experience). A 300 bottle unit will typically hold a little ...

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I have had one of these for 9 years now without issue. At $450, I would buy a bunch and stack them. They will hold close to 60 each if you pack them right. The temp top to bottom is far more consistent. They are quiet and trouble free https://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-23-4-in-W-50-Bottle-Wine-...

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I am planning to get 2 Wine Enthusiast 300-bottle fridges from Costco, and use one of them for long-time storage. Looking for advice on how to maximize storage (mostly pinots and cali reds). Remove all shelves, and use cardboard tubes to stack the wines? Store in U-line boxes? Greatly appreciate sug...

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I think the bottle capacity of the WE fridge is WAY overstated. Check the interior and exterior dimensions, etc. I get about 12-13 cases into each of my Artevino IIIs (which I outfitted with extra racking that can be purchased from WE). The wines are a mix of Bdx, Burg, Champ and Magnum bottles. Ma...

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I spoke with the WE sales person today. Their cooler is NOT made by Eurocave. It is made in China for them.

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Lonnie, still going strong? I'm trying to decide between that one and the Artevino. Does it maintain humidity levels? Let us know which one you decide to go with. I am in the same boat. Are WE refrigerators made by Eurocave? I'm not sure, but I keep hearing that the Artevino are. From looking aroun...

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Was this question ever answered? For folks who have WE coolers, can you please look in the back and help? Thanks.

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You are welcome. Let me know so that I can get one for myself Akshit, This was a great purchase for me. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Lonnie Lonnie, still going strong? I'm trying to decide between that one and the Artevino. Does it maintain humidity levels? Let us know which one you de...

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Kris Patten wrote: ↑June 30th, 2020, 7:25 pm
G. Singh wrote: ↑June 30th, 2020, 3:46 pm Suggestions as to which vintage to go for on the Como No Stag' Leap Rach Petite Syrah 2013-2016 ?
All strong vintages....I'd buy 2 or 3 of each and try 1.

Thanks. It is a beautiful wine, but I can't seem to find many tasting notes / reviews though.

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Richard Jen wrote: ↑June 30th, 2020, 10:50 am NE San Jose Como No Stag' Leap Rach Petite Syrah 2013-2016 $16.99.

Also in Redwood City.

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Suggestions as to which vintage to go for on the Como No Stag' Leap Rach Petite Syrah 2013-2016 ?

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Redwood City has some Lutum Rinconada still available, but just about a 100 bottles left now. Sunnyvale has plenty of Benedict and Sanford.

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ERPark wrote: ↑August 9th, 2019, 9:14 pm Grabbed a case for everyday drinking, and another case to stash away for a few years.......

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At which costco did you find it?

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Thanks, in for 6 as well.

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Anyone tried the Syrah yet?

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Nick Kra Mar Ski wrote: ↑February 9th, 2019, 5:52 am 2016 Shafer TD-9 @ $49 per
2016 Fait-Main Toyon Farm @ ~$46
2016 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto @ ~$20 per
2012 Clos des Papes @ ~$60 per

Hi - where did you find the Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto please?

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[/quote] Any opinions on the 2013 Wind Gap Chenoweth Pinot Noir? It's the third heavily discounted bottle at K&L. $20, original list of $60. The official notes all say the warmest of their vineyards, but oh wait don't worry because the acid is still balanced and it's 100% whole clusters. Not sur...

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If possible, I would like to join both the tour and dinner.

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Please send me the list too.

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So it should be pretty good ? My first time with a mystery box - will post what I get.

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Congratulations ! Great news.

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Any guesses on the current Pinot "mystery" wines?

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Apologies, I cannot make it. A last-minute work dinner that I am told I cannot miss

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April 10 works for me.

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All gone?

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Yang Xiao wrote:It was a great evening albeit the change of venue. Wonderful to have met everyone!

Yang - welcome to the group! It was great meeting you.

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Kevin Stine wrote:wow! Great prices, especially after the discount. In for 6 bottles.

Which ones did you get?

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Rama Roberts wrote:Interested if on the peninsula close to Caltrain.

Me too !

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Apologies- have to cancel due to a last minute travel commitment.

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I am interested too.

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Mid-Dec sounds great to me!

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My preference is December 7th.

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Very interesting... just getting into some Italian myself. So.... I'm guessing I should just forget my 2005 Barolo exists for a while? 2005 Barolos, unlike 2004 and 2006, are less likely to go the long haul. Of course this will vary by producer, personal taste, etc. If it were me, I would probably ...

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Karl K wrote:Just six bottles of Pellegrino?

Was there Pellegrino too?

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Andrew, please PM me the address. Very much looking forward to it.

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Please put me on the list. Thanks.

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Why is it that I have two 25+ year old refrigerators in un-insulated spaces that was been working flawlessly through 90+ degree Summers for more than 15 years and someone can't make a wine cooling system that last more than 2-5 years? Seriously. I may reconsider my Kenmore and just keep it at 60F. ...

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