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I didn’t realize Elton was selling these outside of actual vine vault locations. Definitely top notch boxes. Only downside is they don’t hold 12 bottles of every shape. Some are only 10ish bottles.

Sounds like 19 is similar in quality to 18 but a bit more concentrated. Another expensive vintage. Oh well.

Still dragging my feet on these. Glad they reopened. The LPV has never disappointed.

2016 Realm Beckstoffer To Kalon is currently on Benchmark Wine for $265, which seems like a steal. And they have like 20 bottles available. https://www.benchmarkwine.com/winery/1503-realm-cellars?matched_wine_ids=83726 Wow that sold out quick. Interesting. Maybe it was a pricing error. I was able t...

Anthony V wrote: ↑February 15th, 2021, 5:32 pm 2016 Realm Beckstoffer To Kalon is currently on Benchmark Wine for $265, which seems like a steal. And they have like 20 bottles available.

https://www.benchmarkwine.com/winery/15 ... _ids=83726

Wow that sold out quick.

Anthony V wrote: ↑February 15th, 2021, 5:32 pm 2016 Realm Beckstoffer To Kalon is currently on Benchmark Wine for $265, which seems like a steal. And they have like 20 bottles available.

https://www.benchmarkwine.com/winery/15 ... _ids=83726

Wow that sold out quick.

markjchambers wrote: ↑February 12th, 2021, 6:30 am I was able to get two cases. At the same time, I was allocated only 3 reds from Realm. It seems Bevan is more available. Greater production?

2 cases of dr Crane?

blarmston wrote: ↑February 9th, 2021, 2:49 pm In for a three pack of each. May go back for a maggie of LPV (my favorite vineyard in Napa), but on the fence. My credit card is still screaming from my Napa trip this past weekend...

Any details of your trip? Curious what you tasted and liked enough to buy.

Dr Crane was sold out earlier today. Ended up seeing it back up but limited to 3 per. Grabbed the 3. $225 a bottle all in. Yikes.

Brian - would you say it’s made in a more classic style or big Napa? Sounds more classic but my reading comprehension is just so so.

Still have 2 cases of the 16. Debating how many 18s to grab. Always fantastic.

Sparky is always my favorite. Wish they made 750s

I wonder if he is higher than other critics if you looked at it on a bell curve. It’d be interesting to see % distribution of the major critics on wines by point score. I always keep in mind that he isn’t reviewing grocery store wines so for the scores to be high-ish makes sense. 2ish percent at 100...

Bumping this. Galloni seemed to infer that 19 was a bigger more concentrated vintage than 18. Wondering who else has insight? I've popped some 2018's of Carter, Realm and Bevan and I've found them to be consistently lighter in style than say 2016 or 2013. The quality seems high, but probably early ...

Greg Harter wrote: ↑January 27th, 2021, 4:28 pm I just checked my allocation and I still have 2 Old Sparkys and 1 Colesworthy as an option. They were grayed out until I selected one of either the Collection Pack or terroir Packs.

Are you planning on buying them?

Get both.

In for 4 glasses. Looking forward to trying. Thanks for participating

Of course it’s better than 18. People have wine to sell!

davidkong wrote: ↑January 26th, 2021, 12:03 pm
NickRut wrote: ↑January 26th, 2021, 12:02 pm Aromatic or Expression for big reds?
Hi Nick, Expression is what most people would use for big reds. Aromatic is what people use for more perfumed reds.

Thank you David!

Aromatic or Expression for big reds?

Anyone passing please let me know! Hoping to get an allocation this year

Totally forgot about berserker day. Damn that’s gonna Get bad.

Rivers Marie, outpost and Maybach tomorrow. Goodnight sweet prince.

Does anyone known if the Elysian is a selection of the best barrels from all of the Crane fruit, or is it from a separate block and kept separate from the beginning? Elysian is the best barrels and a different mix of oak coopers from the regular Crane. Have you tried these yet? Wondering if you had...

Bumping this. Galloni seemed to infer that 19 was a bigger more concentrated vintage than 18. Wondering who else has insight?

Well that’s fancy. Thanks for letting me know. If anyone is passing please PM me. Would love to be able to grab some.

Are the allocations open yet? Someone just told me they were able to purchase. I haven't even received my email yet.

I think production in 19 was less than 18 which explains the smaller allocations. Took all I was offered and wishlisted some Elysian.

Had a great transaction as well. Thank you sir!

Any price?

I use the Gabriel Golds with good champs.

I used to have the hand blown Burgundy stems and I loved them. They got lost in a move and I replaced them with the Zalto Burgundy stems out of curiosity and I have to say that I much prefer the Riedel. I bought two Zaltos and the first one broke within two weeks. The remaining one is SUCH a pain i...

Hoping to get an allocation. Was lucky enough to get a fair amount of the 16s.

Myriad Crane and Elysian. Expensive day.

Day 6 - I've already picked out the bottles and meal I'll use as my first drinking day. Probably not a good sign...

I know the True Cab is a bit tougher to get so that's my goal. It wasnt sold out last year in the summer for their summer release but the 18' vintage will be a much better year. My thoughts exactly. Then again 18 was a big harvest. Trying to hedge my bets here and ensure I get the bottles. apprecia...

I know the True Cab is a bit tougher to get so that's my goal.

Bud Carey wrote: ↑January 4th, 2021, 6:58 am I'm good until the Myriad Dr Crane offer.... in a few days.

This.

New Years Resolution of buying less wine never stood a chance.

Hoping to grab an allocation of these at cost if possible. Please PM me if you anticipate skipping this year.

Thanks in advance!

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=176007

Was a bit of info on 2019 as a vintage in general. Good info by a couple of well known winemakers.

One of the more painful releases every year. Wish I knew more about the 19 vintage. That other thread was a good start.

Andrew K. wrote: ↑January 2nd, 2021, 3:29 pm
jordan whitehead wrote: ↑January 2nd, 2021, 3:13 pm don't think I ever saw 08 Dom at 125 per.
I bought 10 cases at $120 per but that was in the UK when the GBP exchange rate was at 1.2.

Nice pickup! Wish I had seen this.

Ridge MB never disappoints. I’ve rarely had a Dunn that hasn’t disappointed. Doesn’t seem close from my experience. It has always seems strange to me how many California wine lovers ignore the classics and jump for the latest thing. Wineries like Dunn and Ridge, etc., are really consistent and thei...

Ridge MB never disappoints. I’ve rarely had a Dunn that hasn’t disappointed. Doesn’t seem close from my experience.

Hoping to grab a bottle or two. Please pm me with pricing

I did a search and didn't see much - Any insight on the Sleeper Cabernet? Looks like an interesting story and CT notes seem positive. Wondering if anyone here has experience and would see it as worthwhile.

If you change your mind and decide to ship I’d be interested in seeing a list.

Where’s shipping from?

Got my first 2019 Napa save the date this morning (thanks Leah!) and was wondering if there are any early reviews of the 19s. The 18s were heralded from the get go but the 19s seem to be a lot quieter. Anyone with some insight?

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A Napa cab or two will come out as well. Could be a long drinking day.

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