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The bullpen held things down until Tampa pulled Snell and that's all she wrote.

Isn't Rudy scheduled to be released next month? That is coming up really soon.

Opened a 14 Old Vines last night. This thing was in an absolute zone.

mattcitrang wrote: ↑
October 23rd, 2020, 12:29 pm
Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t they just have a baby 2 weeks ago?

Yes. Another Joel Peterson. Congrats Morgan and Kayte

He posted this on his instagram

When I started buying wine 5 years ago I was focused on the $30-$50 price range and have been conditioned to buy bottles up to and over $200. I went bonkers on 19' BDX futures and have some first growths on the way. I like to spread out my collection with wines that don't need as much age and wines ...

Opened a 14' DuPratt last night and it took over 3 hours for this to fully open up and was still powerful.

October is ugly so far, +16.

I knew this was coming. Hard to have discipline when everything they produce is so damn good.

Topped off some of the earlier stuff I had ordered.

+4 LMHB, +3 PC, +1 Mouton.

Kevin, Thanks for coming and for the comprehensive write-up! We really lucked out with both the good weather and all the wines showing so well, especially the always seamless and complete 2005 Chave and the mind-bending 1989 Huet Constance. The Chevillon Vaucrains was a sleeper hit, too, and had th...

Had a library release offer from VHR the other day as well. Starting to see a few other wineries send these over. Sorry - I have to jump in on this one. VHR had a library offer months ago...and it went quick as I missed it. Their one from a couple days ago was releasing large format bottles from th...

Had a library release offer from VHR the other day as well. Starting to see a few other wineries send these over.

I am not out seeking to buy wine from TJs to drink for myself but I would certainly have a few bottles of this sort in my cellar for when we have guests over and don't want to pour them higher end bottles since they won't appreciate the quality of fine wine we normally drink. We had been buying Clin...

In for 3 each Beta Vare and Montecillo Vineyard.

6 Pride 2018 Cabernets and 1 more 18 CF/Merlot.

Serious question, why does this matter? Unless I am missing some nuance about these referral deals, you save a fixed dollar amount. If you buy expensive wine and save 50 bucks, or buy daily drinkers and save 50 bucks, you still saved the same 50 bucks. Nate. To me I would rather get an expensive bo...

Since I am fairly new to buying Myriad, are these made to lay down long term, 10-15 years or more? I see lots of tasting notes on younger Mike Smith cabs. we tend to be an inpatient bunch. a healthy decant is usually advised for younger than 6 years. i wouldn't say these are constructed by design t...

Since I am fairly new to buying Myriad, are these made to lay down long term, 10-15 years or more? I see lots of tasting notes on younger Mike Smith cabs.

Would love to get in on the Mount Eden chardonnay they have but am waiting to use my referral credits on more expensive bottles. I am hoping they get some 2016 Hillside Select so I can snag a few more bottles with the discounts and Amex offer. Serious question, why does this matter? Unless I am mis...

Would love to get in on the Mount Eden chardonnay they have but am waiting to use my referral credits on more expensive bottles. I am hoping they get some 2016 Hillside Select so I can snag a few more bottles with the discounts and Amex offer. Hey Jeff, If your a Costco shopper check your local Cos...

Would love to get in on the Mount Eden chardonnay they have but am waiting to use my referral credits on more expensive bottles. I am hoping they get some 2016 Hillside Select so I can snag a few more bottles with the discounts and Amex offer.

In for both. I am regretting not ordering the Monticello last year.

I also heard on the Spottswoode webinar last week, they finished picking all estate cab fruit the day before the harvest. They left one row just for research, interesting. I had asked them about the 2020 vintage before the Glass fire and they said so far so good with no smoke taint. They did harves...

I have seen mason jars used as a decanter. This may be a good option if you need an extra decanter on the quick.

1990 Spottswoode. Wish I was better at pulling out all the tasting characteristics. This wine was very light tasting when first poured. After around 45 minutes in the Grassl it opened up and paired beautifully with NY Flannery steaks. The cork looked brand new. Great bottle from Spottswoode.

Robert Craig Diamond Mountain 3 pack, 13, 15, 17.

I believe my pending total is around 138 bottles, 141 after I ordered a 3 pack earlier this week. There's going to be a lot of hours sorting, putting away and backshifting in my locker. I'll probably wait until the bulk of my wine is delivered before backshifting however

Question for any ITB, have you gotten lab test results back on your grapes yet? Curious to see how the August fires may have impacted this year's harvest. Please note, I am not trolling or trying to stir anything up. I am legitimately asking how things look. We want you all to succeed so we can enjo...

The question is truly about smoke taint and how much of the grapes picked before the Glass Fire have smoke taint.

Nicholas C wrote: ↑
October 6th, 2020, 9:38 am
Just got the email as well. Anyone know the prior release prices for these?

Vare was $85 per bottle last year, sold in a 3 pack

I passed on the Montecillo. I may reverse that this year.

October 6th, 2020 Dear friends - Although it is an uncomfortable time to be releasing wine, we have decided to move forward with our previously planned release. We will send an update of how the challenges from this year are coming along with our offering on Tuesday, October 13th at 9AM PST. This re...

Al Osterheld wrote: ↑
October 6th, 2020, 8:12 am
I think the only real problem area for the Glass Fire at present is north of Calistoga in a forested and mountainous area.

-Al

If the rain forecasted for this weekend materializes that would be fantastic. Looks like 40% chance on Friday.

I just got shipping notifications for 6 cases despite being told multiple times they would hold. I expect them to fix this or I will never buy another de Negoce case. What are the temps in your neck of the woods? Not about the temps; I have 40 cases coming and need them all to go to off site storag...

Here's another option after 137 votes for Cellartracker :) VinoCell Only available on iPhones/iPad. This is certainly one for the geeks who love statistics and are not afraid to put 5-10 minutes in to enter a new wine (there is a database but I don't find it accurate enough) with all corresponding ...

Here's another option after 137 votes for Cellartracker :) VinoCell Only available on iPhones/iPad. This is certainly one for the geeks who love statistics and are not afraid to put 5-10 minutes in to enter a new wine (there is a database but I don't find it accurate enough) with all corresponding ...

Had a 16 Turley OVZ last night and a Ramey 17 Fort Ross Chardonnay

Frank Z wrote: ↑
October 2nd, 2020, 10:01 am

Alex N wrote: ↑
October 2nd, 2020, 9:23 am
Passing on this one. Four 2packs, one 6 pack and two mags. Curious what the 18 crow will sell for.
As much as I hope not the case, I predict $1350/3-pk.

You think they'll up pricing $50 a bottle? Its been $400 per bottle the last two years.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/n ... gin-point/

Haven't posted my referral link in a while
http://share.wineaccess.com/v/jeff_20

I have previously paired the referrals with AMEX offers and Rakuten to get some nice bottles at good discounts.

I really hope nothing ships until this CA heat wave is in the rear view mirror. Had a half case ship last week when it was 85-95. There's just no reason for that.

I think I am somewhere around 10 cases pending. Gonna have a lot of back shifting to do in my locker soon.

Split a half case with a friend. Cost per bottle is drastically reduced ordering the half case v the 2 pack for us.

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Not used to having a negative at the end of each month.

+16
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May just drink 1-2 more bottles this month and have a better +/- ratio.

Many of us were concerned with smoke taint for this vintage and now there's property loss and damage. My heart goes out to everyone in the industry and the residents in the paths of these fires.

K Kl@dder wrote: ↑
September 25th, 2020, 10:36 am
Heitz pricing has really taken off with the new ownership. Used to be able to buy the current vintage Napa bottling at Costco for $39, it's now in the $56 range. I've crossed them off my list for annual buys.

What he said. I stopped buying Heitz since it has been sold. Cost went up too much.

Got an email from Zichichi in Dry Creek yesterday, no 2020 reds. Dear Zichichi Winery Patrons, I hope that you and your families are well and safe. I want to provide you with an update on the fire that has affected our beloved Dry Creek Valley and surrounding areas. Our home, winery, and vineyards w...

Black Sears announced today they will be skipping their entire lineup for the 2020 vintage and had to destroy their 2018 vintage due to smoke taint from the Mendocino & Camp fires for their Estate Cab and Cab Franc. Chris had previously posted a short video on Instagram pouring the 2018 vintage dow...

Black Sears announced today they will be skipping their entire lineup for the 2020 vintage and had to destroy their 2018 vintage due to smoke taint from the Mendocino & Camp fires for their Estate Cab and Cab Franc. Chris had previously posted a short video on Instagram pouring the 2018 vintage dow...

Jeff, a highly doubt “there will be great wine made” in 2020. Does every vintage have to produce some great wine? No Does Mother Nature always comply with favorable conditions? No. There are great winemakers out there but sometimes it’s just out of their control. Mother Nature didn’t throw a curveb...

I think 2020 CA fire zone reds are going to be extremely tough sales to folks like us. 2017 was a much different situation in that quite a bit of the fruit was already harvested. With so much exposure to smoke taint, I myself will be very leery of purchasing 2020 in any sizeable quantity. This isn'...

I think 2020 CA fire zone reds are going to be extremely tough sales to folks like us. 2017 was a much different situation in that quite a bit of the fruit was already harvested. With so much exposure to smoke taint, I myself will be very leery of purchasing 2020 in any sizeable quantity. This isn't...

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