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-11 for April!
We're just about out of (ready to drink) Chardonnay, so I'll be buying a few this month
We're just about out of (ready to drink) Chardonnay, so I'll be buying a few this month
Apparently I'm lazy, have a narrow agenda, and offer little in the way of content and substance (RMP) (and have a "penchant for gossip" -KBI)
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well, i just moved a cellar wall to expand it by about 30 sq ft... so I can kick the can down the road. Should give me another year or so.
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Major fail, +128 (150 purchased, 22 consumed/sold/gifted).
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Sorry - I must have misread your earlier decree.maureen nelson wrote:When purchased is correct because that is when you own itSarah Kirschbaum wrote:Had some people over to the house this past weekend, so ended the month net down by 8 bottles! 32 in and 40 consumed.
Sorry, Maureen - I only keep accurate records of when things are purchased, not when they are delivered, so my numbers will reflect additions at purchase time.

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How much additional capacity did that 30 sq ft net you?etomasi wrote:well, i just moved a cellar wall to expand it by about 30 sq ft... so I can kick the can down the road. Should give me another year or so.
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Another utter fail. Managed to drink or give away 33 bottles in April but Our trip to Willamette Valley last weekend netted 72 bottles by volume of wine (Picked up some Mags too) and a bunch of Heater Allan beer.
Net +39 for the month.
Net +39 for the month.
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Maybe the thread’s premise of “owning more great wine = bad” is not correct, at least not for every one of us. Just something to consider.bryan c wrote:Major fail, +128 (150 purchased, 22 consumed/sold/gifted).
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Maybe you should consider that this thread is for people who want to reduce their cellar size. If you are not in that category then we don't need the discouragement. It's hard enough with support. It's like someone coming onto a thread which asked for a CA Cabernet recommendation and suggesting Champagne.Chris Seiber wrote:Maybe the thread’s premise of “owning more great wine = bad” is not correct, at least not for every one of us. Just something to consider.bryan c wrote:Major fail, +128 (150 purchased, 22 consumed/sold/gifted).
You're harshing our vibes dude.
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An excellent year so far.
Purchases = 0.3%
Consumption in all forms = 4.45%
Net reduction = 4.15%
That's a quality 4 months.
Purchases = 0.3%
Consumption in all forms = 4.45%
Net reduction = 4.15%
That's a quality 4 months.
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still no purchases since January tho that may well be in jeopardy with upcoming trip to NYC and an annual local Rose tasting coming up soon, am at minus 30 since last purchase ..
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A recent splurge into ouzo has slowed my/our wine depletion rate. Spouse cut her finger badly pruning grapevines and thus for several nights ouzo provided the needed pain relief. Now she has an addiction to the stuff. Our stored wine has gone down but it is not planned but rather less time to hunt out new wines.
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Down from 749 to 740 since 4/1. Going to Corey’s tomorrow, so I will be able to dump a bunch of crap.
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Don't forget that you also promised to dump the asbestos.Robert Pollard-Smith wrote:Down from 749 to 740 since 4/1. Going to Corey’s tomorrow, so I will be able to dump a bunch of crap.
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I'm neutral in April on account of buying some aged Riesling, and will be up this month as I try to grab more Northern Rhone, but my plan has always been to taper off seriously in June. I'm going to try to go on a purchase hiatus for June - August.
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Yes! I was outbid on both my lots in the Zachy's online auction. Woohoo!
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You should bid only a buck for every lot in every auction. Think how much happier you would be.Jay Miller wrote:Yes! I was outbid on both my lots in the Zachy's online auction. Woohoo!
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This is bad; can’t drink because I am taking antibiotics and all the unshipped wine is appearing.
I am the first casualty of this thread, as I can’t see any improvement down the line. I am way too temptable; just bought a six pack because I could not resist.
I am the first casualty of this thread, as I can’t see any improvement down the line. I am way too temptable; just bought a six pack because I could not resist.
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I've only been buying stuff that I *really had to have* so I should be good. Except there has been a lot of that lately.
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I'm net +10 for 2018, but have bought only 9 bottles in the past 7 weeks. When does my atta boy prize come in the mail? Corey, I love the new Alf....very handsome, and all.
My WOTY candidates for 2019:
My best wines of 2018:
2017 Kutch Falstaff Sonoma Coast PN
2012 Marguet Père et Fils Champagne La Grande Ruelle Ambonnay
Kindness matters.
My best wines of 2018:
2017 Kutch Falstaff Sonoma Coast PN
2012 Marguet Père et Fils Champagne La Grande Ruelle Ambonnay
Kindness matters.
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Those on Facebook know that Paul Jaouen should probably not post in this thread...
Apparently I'm lazy, have a narrow agenda, and offer little in the way of content and substance (RMP) (and have a "penchant for gossip" -KBI)
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Opened 13 bottles in the month of May, purchased none.Jay Miller wrote:
Opened 5 bottles in the month of April, purchased none.
Now at 639.
Now at 626.
This thread is like methadone for the what have you purchased thread.
And while that wasn't my purpose I admit to enjoying the increased disposable income. Helps pay all the vet bills.
Ripe fruit isn't necessarily a flaw.
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reporting in at 2521 bottles, a net decrease of 17 bottles
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Atta Boy Frank!! I’m not doing as well as I am still buying at the same rate that I consume. Looking at things from the glass half full perspective, I’m no longer buying more than I consume.Frank Murray III wrote:I'm net +10 for 2018, but have bought only 9 bottles in the past 7 weeks. When does my atta boy prize come in the mail? Corey, I love the new Alf....very handsome, and all.
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It's still progress. Equilibrium is an accomplishment of its own.Russ Williams wrote:Atta Boy Frank!! I’m not doing as well as I am still buying at the same rate that I consume. Looking at things from the glass half full perspective, I’m no longer buying more than I consume.Frank Murray III wrote:I'm net +10 for 2018, but have bought only 9 bottles in the past 7 weeks. When does my atta boy prize come in the mail? Corey, I love the new Alf....very handsome, and all.
Ripe fruit isn't necessarily a flaw.
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why keep track of something you love?
kind of ruins it
kind of ruins it
so much time, so little wine, Albanista, flavors please, 6 R 1 9 V 9
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It’s also a labor of love to drink down a cellar built up over many years and to savor that rather than always chasing something else. Particularly when the cellar has more wine than you think you will ever need, and if not, there’s always more wine.Gray G wrote:why keep track of something you love?
kind of ruins it
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Drank 6, purchased none in May. Still heading in the right direction.
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Careful now, we want to keep Greg in business!Frank Murray III wrote:I'm net +10 for 2018, but have bought only 9 bottles in the past 7 weeks. When does my atta boy prize come in the mail? Corey, I love the new Alf....very handsome, and all.



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Well, I am using it mainly for 12-pack cases, and the entry was on that wall, so I am probably only gonna get another 600 btls.etomasi wrote:well, i just moved a cellar wall to expand it by about 30 sq ft... so I can kick the can down the road. Should give me another year or so.
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Added a case this month.
Goal for the year is to cut 4 cases or so.
Goal for the year is to cut 4 cases or so.
Davies
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For May I was up 3 bottles largely because I was on vacation for 10 days away from my cellar so only consumed 14 bottles. Still down 54 for the 2018 year to date.
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Up 21 for May. I am weak.
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Down by 11 for the month
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No purchases, down 8.
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this must be the Escher topicJayson Cohen wrote:It’s also a labor of love to drink down a cellar built up over many years and to savor that rather than always chasing something else. Particularly when the cellar has more wine than you think you will ever need, and if not, there’s always more wine.Gray G wrote:why keep track of something you love?
kind of ruins it
and like I typed, who cares when love is in the air
CT is great but that is accounting, kind of like quarterly reports or annual taxes, what a joke for wine unless it's a ITB thing
so much time, so little wine, Albanista, flavors please, 6 R 1 9 V 9
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Why keep track? Well, it's very useful to know how many of certain wines I have left. Just as one example - if someone proposes a vertical tasting, it's good to be able to say with certainty what I can bring. Or to know when it's time to reload on a daily drinker. Or sometimes when people are coming to visit, I can give them access to my CT and ask what they would like to drink. Having accurate inventory is useful to me every week, if not more often.Gray G wrote:why keep track of something you love?
kind of ruins it
And personally I don't think it ruins anything at all - quite the contrary. For me, it's another source of fun. I love playing with statistics, seeing how my cellar has changed over time, slicing and dicing by producer/grape/region. Seeing how prices have trended over the years. I enjoy the process of logging in new purchases and I get satisfaction from reconciling to what's on the shelf. It's another source of great enjoyment and pleasure for me. Another way of relishing this hobby that I love.
I don't think getting pleasure from the "accounting" side of things is at all unusual, or we wouldn't have so many active threads based on data from inventory programs. I suppose it could just be me, though - I like to organize my closet, too.

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To the point of the thread - down 8 for May, despite being on vacation for 10 days: 29 purchased, 37 consumed.
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I’ve rallied...Down 8. Problem is I have a Rhys purchase lurking. This thread is helping me to make the wise decision to only purchase a 6-pack.
Listen to more Jerry, it will heal your soul.
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was down 8 for the month thanks to trading a six pack for electrical work and parts
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In May, I drank four cellar bottles, but found four I hadn't entered into CT; so a wash for May.
In June, so far I've consumed three from the cellar, and just bought three; so far, also a wash.
I'm hoping to move within a year, towards which end I'dl like to shake free about 400 bottles, and may resort to posting offers in the Commerce Corner. When I look at my inventory, however, its remarkably hard to choose what to part with.
Of course, as Maureen will point out next spring, the annual Heart's Delight charity auction offers a great opportunity for bulk reductions.
In June, so far I've consumed three from the cellar, and just bought three; so far, also a wash.
I'm hoping to move within a year, towards which end I'dl like to shake free about 400 bottles, and may resort to posting offers in the Commerce Corner. When I look at my inventory, however, its remarkably hard to choose what to part with.
Of course, as Maureen will point out next spring, the annual Heart's Delight charity auction offers a great opportunity for bulk reductions.
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I'm up a few cases. They just keep magically appearing.
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No need to wait - donate now!Ian Fitzsimmons wrote: Of course, as Maureen will point out next spring, the annual Heart's Delight charity auction offers a great opportunity for bulk reductions.
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Ian Fitzsimmons wrote:In May, I drank four cellar bottles, but found four I hadn't entered into CT; so a wash for May.
In June, so far I've consumed three from the cellar, and just bought three; so far, also a wash.
I'm hoping to move within a year, towards which end I'dl like to shake free about 400 bottles, and may resort to posting offers in the Commerce Corner. When I look at my inventory, however, its remarkably hard to choose what to part with.
Of course, as Maureen will point out next spring, the annual Heart's Delight charity auction offers a great opportunity for bulk reductions.
If you cannot find wines you want to part with, why part with them. Drink them and buy less in the future. Why give up wines that likely are now at least somewhat mature just to buy new wines that need aging?
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My resolve faltered.Jay Miller wrote:Opened 13 bottles in the month of May, purchased none.Jay Miller wrote:
Opened 5 bottles in the month of April, purchased none.
Now at 639.
Now at 626.
Purchased 13 bottles, opened 11.
Now at 628.
Ripe fruit isn't necessarily a flaw.
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Winner....I am a net -14 for June. And, I can almost fit my cellar back in its cellar pants. It was hard to pass on the Chartogne-Taillet offer today from Envoyer but I found the delete button...oyyyyy. I've not stopped buying but I have become more selective in the past 3 months and it's working.
My WOTY candidates for 2019:
My best wines of 2018:
2017 Kutch Falstaff Sonoma Coast PN
2012 Marguet Père et Fils Champagne La Grande Ruelle Ambonnay
Kindness matters.
My best wines of 2018:
2017 Kutch Falstaff Sonoma Coast PN
2012 Marguet Père et Fils Champagne La Grande Ruelle Ambonnay
Kindness matters.
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Down to under 640 now, but plan to dive in on Carlisle and Saxum next month.
Cheers,
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We have been drinking less over the last few months but my buying has only slowed a little. I am a bad boy.
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Down for the month but broke my 2 month buying moratorium yesterday on a bottle of Fiano for $3.99.
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