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- February 25th, 2021, 9:45 am
- Forum: The Asylum
- Topic: The Peloton Thread
- Replies: 1979
- Views: 20892
Re: The Peloton Thread
After a day off yesterday, I felt strong this morning so I took Olivia's 30 min HIIT & Hills from Monday. Kicked my butt. The last 3-4 minutes were a struggle (and I also opted to take a couple of the high intensity intervals in the saddle rather than standing) but I am glad I did it. Screen Sh...
- February 22nd, 2021, 5:47 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: TN: Pliny the Younger
- Replies: 13
- Views: 892
Re: TN: Pliny the Younger
I drink bourbon, too, and frequently pay secondary pricing at times there (Weller FP at $225 is a great example). My comment on this was that the 15x mark-up was crazy. And I’ve see WFP much higher than that. FWIW, through a long standing relationship I got a bottle for $58, so retail has to be som...
- February 22nd, 2021, 11:14 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: TN: Pliny the Younger
- Replies: 13
- Views: 892
- February 9th, 2021, 11:43 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Microlot Coffees--An African Adventure--
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2194
Re: Microlot Coffees--An African Adventure--
Mine arrived yesterday. Took the long way here but kudos to FedEx, they kept them moving
- February 9th, 2021, 9:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie Spring Chardonnay Offer will go live on Tuesday, February 9th
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4643
Re: Rivers-Marie Spring Chardonnay Offer will go live on Tuesday, February 9th
Offer is open for those that want to take a look. CampaignMonitor (email campaing) is experiencing some technical difficulties and will hopefully be back online soon so I can get the proper offer out to everyone --will
- February 8th, 2021, 2:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie Spring Chardonnay Offer will go live on Tuesday, February 9th
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4643
Re: Rivers-Marie Spring Chardonnay Offer will go live on Tuesday, February 9th
Late Winter 2021 It’s hard to say what varietal benefitted most from the cool, idyllic 2019 vintage. In California, it’s natural to think thin skinned grapes are the obvious candidates given their propensity to sugar up quickly in early autumn heat events. That would probably put Pinot first and Ch...
- February 8th, 2021, 10:24 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Microlot Coffees--An African Adventure--
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2194
Re: Microlot Coffees--An African Adventure--
Been fun to watch these move. TX-NM-CA-CA-out for delivery
- February 5th, 2021, 7:07 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Microlot Coffees--An African Adventure--
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2194
Re: Microlot Coffees--An African Adventure--
Thanks! I found it, now I wish I hadn’t. The dreaded no estimated delivery, weather delay. Better coffee than Flannery!Dave McIsaac wrote: ↑February 4th, 2021, 2:34 pm
Mine came via Fedex Home Delivery
To your point, I got a brief flash of a tracking (from Fedex) and then it vanished
- February 4th, 2021, 2:09 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Microlot Coffees--An African Adventure--
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2194
Re: Microlot Coffees--An African Adventure--
How were these shipped (USPS/UPS/etc)? I thought I saw tracking but for the life of me I can't find it.
- February 3rd, 2021, 2:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie Spring Chardonnay Offer will go live on Tuesday, February 9th
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4643
- February 2nd, 2021, 6:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Shipping Window - Low(er) Temperatures
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3419
Re: Shipping Window - Low(er) Temperatures
I’ve been shipping thousands of packages for the last decade and only lost two to cold. One was a missed delivery on Friday in Chicago in a polar vortex (truck wasn’t unloaded over weekend) & the other was a my driver signs for me in Minnesota and recipient gone for a week. It’s hard to freeze w...
- January 29th, 2021, 11:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 177
- Views: 18500
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
Will To save you answering a bunch of emails, when should we hear one way or the other on the Platt if we've wish listed it? Thanks in advance! I wasn't planning on sending wishlist denial emails. There were a large number of wishlist requests that bounced out due to CC issues that I am fixing one ...
- January 29th, 2021, 11:09 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 177
- Views: 18500
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
Hmm for all those that got the Platt ... check your receipt. My Tax on an $80 bottle was abnormally high? Not sure if that was just me You weren't the first to notice this. I'm working with the e-commerce folks to see what happened and if there is an 'easy' fix. If not, I'll be fixing them manually...
- January 28th, 2021, 2:21 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Pliny the Yonger will be Bottled and Shipped in California
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2211
Re: Pliny the Yonger will be Bottled and Shipped in California
I ordered within two seconds of it going live, waited "in line" for my order to go through for 3 minutes, and it was sold out. So it sold out in one second or less. They reportedly had 6,000 cases to sell, so they processed 6,000 orders in one second I guess..... I would have liked to hav...
- January 28th, 2021, 1:29 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Pliny the Yonger will be Bottled and Shipped in California
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2211
Re: Pliny the Yonger will be Bottled and Shipped in California
I ordered within two seconds of it going live, waited "in line" for my order to go through for 3 minutes, and it was sold out. So it sold out in one second or less. They reportedly had 6,000 cases to sell, so they processed 6,000 orders in one second I guess..... I would have liked to hav...
- January 28th, 2021, 10:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Maybach release
- Replies: 100
- Views: 8673
Re: 2018 Maybach release
Obviously no mention of smoke issues. Curious if the release will discuss this in terms of the vintage year. Roy Piper has the best information about this in the public domaine I tried both of these wines (Amoenus, Materium) this week. I haven't had the 16 Amoenus in awhile, but it is every bit as ...
- January 28th, 2021, 9:31 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: *Flannery Beef* Back Again!
- Replies: 227
- Views: 11640
Re: *Flannery Beef* Back Again!
No pick-up - FDA is very strict about guests, visitationEmily Richer wrote: ↑January 28th, 2021, 9:16 am Question for those of us in the bay area? Wondering if there is a pick-up option, or too big of a pain?
- January 26th, 2021, 9:21 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: *Flannery Beef* Back Again!
- Replies: 227
- Views: 11640
- January 26th, 2021, 8:58 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: *Flannery Beef* Back Again!
- Replies: 227
- Views: 11640
Re: *Flannery Beef* Back Again!
I just ordered a lot (for me at least) and I'm not sure I got enough. Thank you Bryan & Katie!
- January 19th, 2021, 10:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 177
- Views: 18500
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
Hey all- in an effort to try to minimize damage to my wallet, curious what you all typically grab from the Chardonnay release that is just a couple short weeks away. Might determine what I pick up from Pinot release... B. Theriot Bearwallow Purrington Rued Sonoma Coast I know, not much help. Twist ...
- January 19th, 2021, 9:34 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 177
- Views: 18500
- January 18th, 2021, 12:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 177
- Views: 18500
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
Catching up on some questions. The 4 btl minimum is per offer. The offer is not guaranteed, the only wine I anticipate being under pressure early is Summa Old. I lowered the allocations on everything in an effort to give the most folks possible a chance at everything. The offer will be open as long ...
- January 18th, 2021, 11:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 177
- Views: 18500
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
For those that reached out looking for the mailer, here it is. --will Winter 2021 After what we just experienced in 2020, it’s nice to be talking about 2019 again. We have been on quite a roll out on the coast. Eight consecutive stellar vintages have created an abundance of enjoyment both producing ...
- January 18th, 2021, 11:40 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 177
- Views: 18500
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
Everyone on the active list will receive the same offer. 4 btl minimum order, $4/btl in CA - $5/btl out of state shipping. That's a huge shipping price increase...what happened? Will there be an option to get the 4 bottle minimum across both the Pinot and Chardonnay offers this year? The shipping i...
- January 15th, 2021, 4:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
- Replies: 1786
- Views: 127831
Re: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
18 bottles + 18 bottle wish. I drink a lot of Carlisle.
- January 14th, 2021, 2:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: At What Price Point Will You Boycott The 2008 Taittinger Comtes?
- Replies: 340
- Views: 24893
Re: At What Price Point Will You Boycott The 2008 Taittinger Comtes?
Can't find the original thread, but props to Woodland Hills for delivering on the $125/btl 08 Comtes offer from November 2019. I never feared I'd be out the money, but when I saw the wholesale prices here & overseas, I estimated my chance of actually receiving the wine at the pre-arrival price w...
- January 14th, 2021, 2:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Maybach release
- Replies: 100
- Views: 8673
Re: 2018 Maybach release
Will- that is saying a lot. I assume these puppies need time in the cellar and are much less approachable upon release, closer to 2013 vs say 2015? 18 is a weird vintage in that the tannins are ripe but they are plentiful. The bottles I had were open for a few hours, just cork pulled with a small p...
- January 14th, 2021, 2:09 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Maybach release
- Replies: 100
- Views: 8673
Re: 2018 Maybach release
Obviously no mention of smoke issues. Curious if the release will discuss this in terms of the vintage year. Roy Piper has the best information about this in the public domaine I tried both of these wines (Amoenus, Materium) this week. I haven't had the 16 Amoenus in awhile, but it is every bit as ...
- January 14th, 2021, 10:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
- Replies: 1786
- Views: 127831
Re: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
Order in. My favorite Carlisle offer of the year, so many great wines. Looking forward to trying the Cab for the first time.
- January 13th, 2021, 1:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 177
- Views: 18500
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
There is a small waitlist this year due to the shorter yields in 2019. There are a few wines in short supply (looking at you Summa Old, Platt) and we feel it important to give the folks that have been with us for awhile the first shot. I am anticipating a second wave offer a week or so after (26th g...
- January 13th, 2021, 9:20 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 01 Beaucastel
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1267
Re: TN: 01 Beaucastel
There was a huge drop of Beaucastel on Winebid 18-24 months ago. Lots of 01 regular & Hommage for a relative steal. Fantastic provenance, wish I would have bought a lot more.
- January 12th, 2021, 11:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: It's only 9am and my credit card is working overtime
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2284
Re: It's only 9am and my credit card is working overtime
I have no insights on them specifically in 18, however they are fantastic wines in an epic vintage.T. Melloni wrote: ↑January 12th, 2021, 11:25 amWill - Would like any insights you have on their recent releases.
- January 12th, 2021, 9:26 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: It's only 9am and my credit card is working overtime
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2284
Re: It's only 9am and my credit card is working overtime
Occidental here. Still waitlisted at Saxum
- January 12th, 2021, 9:04 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 213
- Views: 9238
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
Occidental hit, I'm off & running for 21.
- January 11th, 2021, 11:18 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Tragedy at Celler Vall Llach in Priorat
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1702
Re: Tragedy at Celler Vall Llach in Priorat
From looking over the article, it would appear that no one was killed. That would have been a tragedy.
- January 7th, 2021, 11:47 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WineAccess Thread - Wines, Tasting Notes, Deals, etc.
- Replies: 1296
- Views: 114186
Re: WineAccess Thread - Wines, Tasting Notes, Deals, etc.
Got this email this morning. Dear Friends of 750 WINES, David and I founded 750 WINES in November 2009 with the intent to build upon relationships with vintners and winemakers producing interesting, exceptional wines and to share those wines with our clients. Because of David's impeccable reputation...
- January 6th, 2021, 7:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 213
- Views: 9238
- January 5th, 2021, 6:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 213
- Views: 9238
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
Hi Will ! Any chance you tried any of the 17's ? Looks like my last purchase was NYE, so I *might* make it to next weeks Occidental release but that will be as far as this drags on. Happy New Year f.daner! The 17’s were birth years for my son so they went straight to the offsite. If they are anythi...
- January 5th, 2021, 3:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 213
- Views: 9238
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
Looks like my last purchase was NYE, so I *might* make it to next weeks Occidental release but that will be as far as this drags on.
- December 30th, 2020, 9:59 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Champagne are you drinking?
- Replies: 1905
- Views: 129089
Re: Which Champagne are you drinking?
2008 La Grande Annee - corked. There was a nice wine down there.
- December 26th, 2020, 9:58 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Egg Nog Recipes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1499
Re: Egg Nog Recipes
Thanks y’all! Awesome to be a part of your holiday season.
- December 17th, 2020, 10:38 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wrong cork?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 889
Re: Wrong cork?
My first thought was this was one of the first bottles off the line and the bottling truck had been at Ravenswood the run prior (although Ravenswood in 2010-ish was probably already big enough to have their own line?) and this cork was hiding in the hopper. Maybe Outpost & Ravenswood use the sam...
- December 17th, 2020, 9:59 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Caterwaul Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (USA, California, Napa Valley)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2053
Re: TN: 2018 Caterwaul Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (USA, California, Napa Valley)
I too was curious if someone could talk about the difference in the single vineyards vs the Napa? I'm definitely going to pick up 6 of the Napa and am pondering 3 each of the SV...thoughts? Very roughly speaking, Napa is a blend of a number of different sites, truly an appellation wine - all compon...
- December 15th, 2020, 11:15 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Favorite inexpensive Rye?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2226
Re: Favorite inexpensive Rye?
Piling on, Rittenhouse & Sazerac are the champs here. I prefer Rittenhouse for my Manhattans, Saz for Old Fashioned but they are interchangeable at my house. I do like Michters but the price point is almost 2x.
- December 14th, 2020, 9:11 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Egg Nog Recipes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1499
Re: Egg Nog Recipes
Will - over the years that you've posted this across various social media, I've never asked the following: (1) Do you have faves/preferred liquors (2) What size bottles do you use for storage Do you have faves/preferred liquors? Two are pretty standard - Bacardi white/light rum, Korbel brandy. I'll...
- December 8th, 2020, 9:30 am
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread
- Replies: 613
- Views: 42843
Re: 2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread
It could rain every day between now and March 1st and I will refuse to complain (or at least not very loudly)
- November 30th, 2020, 10:31 am
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread
- Replies: 613
- Views: 42843
Re: 2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread
Casey -- If you had water, would you be actively irrigating?Casey Hartlip wrote: ↑November 30th, 2020, 6:10 am Getting more and more depressed as I search the 10 day for a ray of hope. Non farmers often say to not worry about something you have no control over. I guess I was just born to bitch.
- November 23rd, 2020, 2:47 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Egg Nog Recipes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1499
Egg Nog Recipes
I've been making this for a number of years now. Hands down the best egg nog recipe I have ever tried. It really does need 2-3 weeks (minimum) and I have taken to adding a split vanilla bean. Eggnog 10 eggs, separated 3 cups granulated sugar (Baker’s sugar is easiest) 1.5 pints (24 fluid ounces) whi...
- November 23rd, 2020, 2:12 pm
- Forum: The Asylum
- Topic: The Peloton Thread
- Replies: 1979
- Views: 20892
Re: The Peloton Thread
I do as well. My bike just delivered and I've found these to be my favorite rides - the leaderboard competition keeps me focused, motivated.Matt Latuchie wrote: ↑November 12th, 2020, 4:18 pm I like the new Sessions concept that's in beta right now.
- November 7th, 2020, 11:59 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Champagne are you popping tonight?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2370
Re: What Champagne are you popping tonight?
Ulysse Collin for lunch