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Vince L.

I dont think it matters what way ultimately but atheistically i think it looks better cork in. Personally I do a lot of Head/Tail Tail/Head due to having some fatter Pinot Bottles and this allows them to fit. Couple of fatties one way and then skinnies the other way.

Vince L.

Yes a mixed case!!!

Vince L.

Surprised nobody mentioned: Pinot Noir (USA) - Rivers-Marie. They seem to be a darling of wB. I also enjoy Chanin's PN and will be opening my first Ceritas this weekend. My pick for Chardonnay - Ceritas, Chanin & Liquid Farm Maybe we should go CA and OR for USA. Chardonnay (OR)-Walter Scott, Camero...

Vince L.

Surprised nobody mentioned:

Pinot Noir (USA) - Rivers-Marie. They seem to be a darling of wB. I also enjoy Chanin's PN and will be opening my first Ceritas this weekend.

My pick for
Chardonnay - Ceritas, Chanin & Liquid Farm

Vince L.

Unfortunate that DN seems to be playing the allocation game. I’m probably out for the foreseeable future. I’m probably out too. I’ve only bought 4 cases. But, I always thought I had a chance to get that ‘special’ offer. Now the special offers go to a select few. I do not want the inferior deals. I ...

Vince L.

Why is the love not as strong for BS Cuvee Louis Salmon? That's been on the site for a while ... but nobody has mentioned it. I thought it was in the same "class" as krug and DP etc.

Vince L.

Peter C. wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2020, 8:22 am
Dang I missed it - sounds like it's back in stock soon. What did it go for?

$70

Vince L.

I love the Laherte, I just own several already. Speaking of bubbly, Amanda's new IG story has a pic of Larmandier Bernier Saignee Rose bubbly, but I don't see it on the site. I'm in Boston, anyone on the west coast or south see it as available? That was available earlier. My purchase date shows ear...

Vince L.

I hear viticole is a good option.

Also K&L here in California has a variety of different clubs that seem to be good bets for those who want variety.

Vince L.

Yah, if it's not *the exact* then the posting was disingenuous. The word "shiner" means the winery bottled it. Not de Negoce. Technically winery bottled doesn't mean it's a wine retail release. They could've just bottled the cab (throw in the merlot/PV to help with the final blend) vs whatever thei...

Vince L.

Yah, if it's not *the exact* then the posting was disingenuous. The word "shiner" means the winery bottled it. Not de Negoce. Technically winery bottled doesn't mean it's a wine retail release. They could've just bottled the cab (throw in the merlot/PV to help with the final blend) vs whatever thei...

Vince L.

Chanin, Ceritas, Liquid Farm, Sandhi

Also this was recently discussed

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=170896

Vince L.

Offsites use racks? Mine is just a cube you pile cases in..... yeah mine kinda looks like a morgue when you walk in and then you open up a cube/room depending upon the size you purchase. Mine's pretty darn cheap but it's basic (no receiving of packages, not 24/7 (it's like 8am to 11pm) access). I s...

Vince L.

He should've done a mixed case. Bet those would've sold quicker. Then ppl could have tried to do their own blends at home

Vince L.

FWIW Back in May there was a similar mixup with word vs image in a wine i was interested in buying. By the time they got back to me (~10 days later) they had sold out. They said they think they put the wrong image up. I would think the person who sources the images sometimes grabs the wrong specific...

Vince L.

Klwines is great too

Vince L.

Look into Tablas Creek.

They were started by a CdP and an importer. I haven't had much experience with Rhone but I enjoy TC

Vince L.

From my research, they are mostly the same. However, I've also read that "beverage" fridge were designed to operate at around that temperature while dorm fridges were made to optimally be operated at closer to 40.

Now does it really make a difference between MTBF in the two types? Shrug.

Vince L.

What's the +- on abv% legally? I read an article today that the wiggle room is ~1.5% on CA Wines (Under 14.0% abv) but 0.5% for EU wines? Can anyone confirm that the actual accuracy for abv is? https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/09/wines-new-alcohol-balancing-act regulations allow a degree of inac...

Vince L.

Agreed with what Larry said, but if they taking visitors then go ahead.

I would recommend Hanzell. Old vines and restraint imo.

Vince L.

When was it that higher price = higher quality. Only cause same producer. And yah, generally in life this is the case. I'm just gonna have to agree to disagree with that. Price is just what the producer thinks they can reasonably sell it for. It could be the same pig with lipstick but is it really ...

Vince L.

When was it that higher price = higher quality.

Vince L.

Some of the wording is identical to 21. Guess that's cuz it is coming from the same producer.

Vince L.

Is $2/bottle a year standard? It cost me $0.75/bottle. 12 case for $12 or 15 case at $20 a month.

I have a small fridge for convenience and will probably keep my offsite since cost are so low

Vince L.

Fwiw I've noticed the artevino always goes on coupon for $200 in December...

Vince L.

Dan Hammer wrote: ↑
September 2nd, 2020, 1:02 pm
You don’t mention, or I missed it on the site, what’s the annual fee?

From what i could tell, the Credit Card is $149.

The program where it links with your account is $0.

Vince L.

matthewgoldman wrote: ↑
September 2nd, 2020, 12:29 pm

Our goal is to deliver the best value we can to everyone. If you could get a 2009 Screaming Eagle for 500,000 points would you feel like it's a good deal?

W/o the credit card that's half a million in spend right.

Vince L.

I know the artevino goes on sale a couple times a year for $2000. Ambient temp recommended for that is 32 - 86 so probably okay in a garage. Personally I bought a tiny 29 bottle from best buy for $150 and have an off-site for $12/Month (9 case). If/when that best buy dies I might swing for the artev...

Vince L.

Hi Elisabeth I was looking at that model but I don't think that would fit your needs. The manual states that ambient temp should be 60 - 77.

There's the Vinotemp that states it can be left in Garage but its 300 bottles @ $2,499.

Vince L.

Michael_H wrote: ↑
September 1st, 2020, 12:39 pm
Any idea when the newsite promo expires?

I was thinking the same thing and just waited till i found something I wanted. I just used it for a Krug. Considering its been about a month who knows when/if it expires so I would plan on trying to find something soon.

Vince L.

FYI

Today's La Fortuna BdM 2015 is available at the same price from KL for $35 for those local to KL.

https://www.klwines.com/p/i?i=1441239

Vince L.

I'm getting mixed signals on my 40 order. I ordered, charge authorized and I got an order number. Now I'm being told I'm on the waiting list? Trying to sort this out with "Support Staff". This is interesting. Maybe that's what explains why someone speculated there was more order numbers than availa...

Vince L.

LMAO at the people that worry about their synthetic corks. Srsly how many bottles you realistically think will be left after 5+ years. Well, once I hit 100 cases...it might become an issue... LoL I like how you phrases that. Not even the slightest doubt that you'll hit 100 haha. Eventually you'll c...

Vince L.

LMAO at the people that worry about their synthetic corks. Srsly how many bottles you realistically think will be left after 5+ years.

Vince L.

someone should really create a google spreadsheet for this, just saying Agree! Was thinking of this but I have been too lazy to create it. Well it's time you step the F up and pull your weight around here lol guess someone is having a bad day? https://bit.ly/3gDmodP Date I got the email, #, What & ...

Vince L.

someone should really create a google spreadsheet for this, just saying

Vince L.

Shouldn't this marathon be over already... I'm somewhat annoyed that they offered two GC Burgundy between midnight and 3am, along with the evening land la source. How do you know about the late night offerings? Is there a way to see a full list of everything they sold and the times? I use a site ca...

Vince L.

CT and delectable

Vince L.

Shouldn't this marathon be over already...

I'm somewhat annoyed that they offered two GC Burgundy between midnight and 3am, along with the evening land la source.

Vince L.

If you want to go the opposite of high-end, I just opened up a smallish locker (9 case) 3x2 for $14 a month at Life Storage in Torrance. Not 24hr access but 5am - 11pm i think with keycodes into the facility and into the actual wine storage area. You then put on your own lock.

Vince L.

Dave, fwiw I remember Wine Access Amex Deal was expiring sometime in September or the end of this month (I forgot as i used all 3x of mine already). They could not be allocating anymore till the next cycle ... just a thought.

Vince L.

Glad to hear

Vince L.

Appreciate the tip on the Ridge at Wine Access. Geyserville was gone, but they had 2017 Lytton Springs which I prefer. Wine Access sent me a $100 off $250 new-customer code this weekend, which I was not sure if I was going to use. But I did... I stacked that coupon with the Amex offer to pick up th...

Vince L.

Evan Tunis wrote: ↑
August 27th, 2020, 12:31 pm
Last Bottle Wines always has tons of Lutum

Pretty much the only place to grab them now that Lutum is out of business. But i have noticed they've cycled these quicker and much more rare on regular offering which to me means they're running lower in stock.

Vince L.

LoL he's gonna know you are cheating on him with WA

Vince L.

I don't have much experience in this space but Foillard is the name I see most often associated with a good producer in Beaujolais. I recently opened a BV 2017 and it was still delicious.

Jean-Michel Dupré from KL is something I enjoy that's cheap and goes quickly.

Vince L.

I thought 21 was the same "Intended to be the inaugural launch of a new $90/bottle Cabernet selection for their brand, they have since decided now is not the time to launch an addition to their lineup."

Vince L.

If a wine was rated by WS that means it had to be bottled, labeled and submitted to them. He doesn’t buy bottled wine, right? Some Reviews are from Barrel. In theory winery could decide not to release this into distribution for whatever reason & CH just takes it, bottles it, markets & sells it out.

Vince L.

Today's offer seems decent if you're a fan of Regusci.

Fruit is from the estate and winemaker is the son.

https://www.lastbottlewines.com/invite/ ... 136ac.html

Vince L.

stupid question...does the amex $50 off $150 work if you're order is $153ish after tax? or does the subtotal pre-tax have to be above $150 for the amex deal to kick in? It has to be over $150 when it hits Amex. I've always aimed for $137 ... since my tax rate would put that at $150.02. And did you ...

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