Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan

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PCLIN · #101 Post by **PCLIN** » May 1st, 2018, 11:51 am

What reduction?

+60 for the month.

Todd F r e n c h · #102 Post by **Todd F r e n c h** » May 1st, 2018, 12:25 pm

-11 for April!

We're just about out of (ready to drink) Chardonnay, so I'll be buying a few this month

etomasi · #103 Post by **etomasi** » May 1st, 2018, 12:34 pm

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.

#104 Post by **bryan c** » May 1st, 2018, 12:34 pm

Major fail, +128 (150 purchased, 22 consumed/sold/gifted).

Sarah Kirschbaum · #105 Post by **Sarah Kirschbaum** » May 1st, 2018, 12:45 pm

maureen nelson wrote:
Sarah 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.
When purchased is correct because that is when you own it

Sorry - I must have misread your earlier decree.

#106 Post by **mattcitrang** » May 1st, 2018, 1:42 pm

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.

How much additional capacity did that 30 sq ft net you?

#107 Post by **Sean_S** » May 1st, 2018, 10:48 pm

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.

Chris Seiber · #108 Post by **Chris Seiber** » May 1st, 2018, 11:17 pm

bryan c wrote:Major fail, +128 (150 purchased, 22 consumed/sold/gifted).

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.

#109 Post by **Jay Miller** » May 2nd, 2018, 3:32 am

Chris Seiber wrote:
bryan c wrote:Major fail, +128 (150 purchased, 22 consumed/sold/gifted).
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.

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.

You're harshing our vibes dude.

Peter Hirsch · #110 Post by **Peter Hirsch** » May 2nd, 2018, 4:16 am

An excellent year so far.

Purchases = 0.3%
Consumption in all forms = 4.45%

Net reduction = 4.15%

That's a quality 4 months.

jon leifer · #111 Post by **jon leifer** » May 2nd, 2018, 6:53 am

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 ..

#112 Post by **Gary Schulte** » May 2nd, 2018, 5:08 pm

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.

#113 Post by **Robert Pollard-Smith** » May 5th, 2018, 6:30 am

Down from 749 to 740 since 4/1. Going to Corey’s tomorrow, so I will be able to dump a bunch of crap.

Corey N. · #114 Post by **Corey N.** » May 5th, 2018, 6:48 am

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.

Don't forget that you also promised to dump the asbestos.

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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.

#115 Post by **Jay Miller** » May 8th, 2018, 11:16 am

Yes! I was outbid on both my lots in the Zachy's online auction. Woohoo!

Jonathan Loesberg · #116 Post by **Jonathan Loesberg** » May 8th, 2018, 12:29 pm

Jay Miller wrote:Yes! I was outbid on both my lots in the Zachy's online auction. Woohoo!

You should bid only a buck for every lot in every auction. Think how much happier you would be.

#117 Post by **Mark Golodetz** » May 8th, 2018, 1:26 pm

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.

Scott G r u n e r · #118 Post by **Scott G r u n e r** » May 8th, 2018, 1:43 pm

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.

#119 Post by **Frank Murray III** » May 8th, 2018, 1:53 pm

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.

Todd F r e n c h · #120 Post by **Todd F r e n c h** » May 8th, 2018, 1:54 pm

Those on Facebook know that Paul Jaouen should probably not post in this thread...

#121 Post by **Jay Miller** » May 31st, 2018, 9:50 am

Jay Miller wrote:
Opened 5 bottles in the month of April, purchased none.
Now at 639.

Opened 13 bottles in the month of May, purchased none.
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.

#122 Post by **maureen nelson** » June 1st, 2018, 4:46 am

reporting in at 2521 bottles, a net decrease of 17 bottles

#123 Post by **Russ Williams** » June 1st, 2018, 5:19 am

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.

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.

#124 Post by **Jay Miller** » June 1st, 2018, 5:23 am

Russ Williams wrote:
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.
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.

It's still progress. Equilibrium is an accomplishment of its own.

#125 Post by **Gray G** » June 1st, 2018, 6:19 am

why keep track of something you love?

kind of ruins it

Jayson Cohen · #126 Post by **Jayson Cohen** » June 1st, 2018, 6:23 am

Gray G wrote:why keep track of something you love?

kind of ruins it

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.

#127 Post by **David Glasser** » June 1st, 2018, 6:32 am

Drank 6, purchased none in May. Still heading in the right direction.

#128 Post by **Ron F r e e d** » June 1st, 2018, 6:49 am

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.

Careful now, we want to keep Greg in business!

etomasi · #129 Post by **etomasi** » June 1st, 2018, 6:55 am

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.

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.

jon leifer · #130 Post by **jon leifer** » June 1st, 2018, 9:55 am

bought 7, drank 12, so minus 5 for May

JulianD · #131 Post by **JulianD** » June 1st, 2018, 10:33 am

Added a case this month.

Goal for the year is to cut 4 cases or so.

#132 Post by **dsimmons** » June 1st, 2018, 11:25 am

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.

Jim Erwin · #133 Post by **Jim Erwin** » June 1st, 2018, 2:31 pm

Up 21 for May. I am weak.

Joel Pulver · #134 Post by **Joel Pulver** » June 1st, 2018, 2:43 pm

Down by 11 for the month

#135 Post by **G. Bienstock** » June 1st, 2018, 4:56 pm

No purchases, down 8.

#136 Post by **Gray G** » June 1st, 2018, 6:33 pm

Jayson Cohen wrote:
Gray G wrote:why keep track of something you love?

kind of ruins it
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.

this must be the Escher topic

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

Sarah Kirschbaum · #137 Post by **Sarah Kirschbaum** » June 4th, 2018, 2:01 pm

Gray G wrote:why keep track of something you love?

kind of ruins it

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.

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.

Sarah Kirschbaum · #138 Post by **Sarah Kirschbaum** » June 4th, 2018, 2:10 pm

To the point of the thread - down 8 for May, despite being on vacation for 10 days: 29 purchased, 37 consumed.

#139 Post by **Russ Williams** » June 4th, 2018, 2:34 pm

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.

BLittle · #140 Post by **BLittle** » June 4th, 2018, 2:41 pm

was down 8 for the month thanks to trading a six pack for electrical work and parts

Ian Fitzsimmons · #141 Post by **Ian Fitzsimmons** » June 5th, 2018, 11:00 am

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.

#142 Post by **Paul McCourt** » June 5th, 2018, 11:35 am

I'm up a few cases. They just keep magically appearing.

#143 Post by **maureen nelson** » June 27th, 2018, 7:42 pm

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.

No need to wait - donate now!

#144 Post by **Howard Cooper** » June 28th, 2018, 5:16 am

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?

#145 Post by **Jay Miller** » June 29th, 2018, 1:25 pm

Jay Miller wrote:
Jay Miller wrote:
Opened 5 bottles in the month of April, purchased none.
Now at 639.
Opened 13 bottles in the month of May, purchased none.
Now at 626.

My resolve faltered.

Purchased 13 bottles, opened 11.
Now at 628.

#146 Post by **Frank Murray III** » June 29th, 2018, 2:55 pm

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.

#147 Post by **M. Dildine** » June 29th, 2018, 3:01 pm

Down to under 640 now, but plan to dive in on Carlisle and Saxum next month.

JulianD · #148 Post by **JulianD** » June 29th, 2018, 3:25 pm

Improvement in June, down 6

#149 Post by **PaulMills** » June 29th, 2018, 4:16 pm

We have been drinking less over the last few months but my buying has only slowed a little. I am a bad boy.

#150 Post by **G. Bienstock** » June 29th, 2018, 5:17 pm

Down for the month but broke my 2 month buying moratorium yesterday on a bottle of Fiano for $3.99.