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Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Franck et Sylvain Godon Product ID: (86675) is an excellent value at $14.99.
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Yeah, I got tied up with work and missed it. I shot them an email to see if they have anymore left. If not, I'll keep on the lookout.
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If you really want it you can actually contact wtso directly and ask if they have more available. I’ve done that before when I missed out on an offering and they were able submit the order.John Danza wrote: ↑March 30th, 2020, 11:26 amYeah, I got tied up with work and missed it. I shot them an email to see if they have anymore left. If not, I'll keep on the lookout.
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2014 Fort Ross Pinot Noir FRV Fort Ross Vineyard (USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross – Seaview) $21.99
This is one I really missed out on not too long ago. There 2014 Sea Slopes Pinot (base bottling was a rockstar) and I paid around the same price.
This is one I really missed out on not too long ago. There 2014 Sea Slopes Pinot (base bottling was a rockstar) and I paid around the same price.
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Used to be around 25% but closer to 10% now a days.John , I bought a bunch of stuff over the years and all good.
Just curious , what % of your purchases come from WTSO?
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Thanks . Plenty of good wine and good prices on there. Stay safe .
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no more Sancerre from any producer available.Jay $$ Winton wrote: ↑March 30th, 2020, 11:05 am Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Franck et Sylvain Godon Product ID: (86675) is an excellent value at $14.99.
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Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017 Cartograph Wines $22.99
Seems like a safe bet. Lower alcohol and some decant reviews on Tracker.
Seems like a safe bet. Lower alcohol and some decant reviews on Tracker.
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94 Pt. Bodegas Balbas Ardal Selección Especial Ribera del Duero Reserva Red Blend 2010 $21.99
This has always been a favorite for me on WTSO even though I got it on closeout locally at $10
This has always been a favorite for me on WTSO even though I got it on closeout locally at $10
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I think I unsubscribed to this vendor some years ago (after the lawsuit, and a shipment where 2 of 12 bottles were the wrong ones) and they have inexplicably started emailing me again.
Is that happening to anyone else?
Is that happening to anyone else?
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I picked up six each of the Hornillos Ballesteros MiBal Joven Ribera del Duero 2015 and the Herdade Do Arrepiado Velho Alentejano 2015 in their $9.99 sales going on. These will be decent every day wines.
That is assuming I get them, since WTSO ships with FedEx Ground, the worst shipping company in the history of the world.![snort.gif [snort.gif]](./images/smilies/snort.gif)
That is assuming I get them, since WTSO ships with FedEx Ground, the worst shipping company in the history of the world.
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FedEx and UPS is only as good as the employees that work for them. I have never once had an issue with FedEx and one with UPS when they delivered ironically (See the Napa Thread Post) delivered 3 bottles of 2001 Chateau Montelena Estate to the wrong house. Lucky saw that it had been delivered and was able to find it at the neighbors.That is assuming I get them, since WTSO ships with FedEx Ground, the worst shipping company in the history of the world.
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Of course you're right that it's the employees that make the company. Apparently FedEx Ground (a different service than Federal Express air delivery) hires the worst of the worst.John Glas wrote: ↑April 15th, 2020, 8:10 amFedEx and UPS is only as good as the employees that work for them. I have never once had an issue with FedEx and one with UPS when they delivered ironically (See the Napa Thread Post) delivered 3 bottles of 2001 Chateau Montelena Estate to the wrong house. Lucky saw that it had been delivered and was able to find it at the neighbors.That is assuming I get them, since WTSO ships with FedEx Ground, the worst shipping company in the history of the world.
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I bought the last 7 bottles of 2013 Cortonesi Brunello di Montalcino La Mannella. Great value.
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Canneta Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013 is up now. It is the neighboring property to Pertimali (Livio Sassetti)--which is one of my favorites.
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I always slow down this time of year with temps rising. I know they will hold wine but hard to buy unless it is a silly deal.Canneta Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013 is up now. It is the neighboring property to Pertimali (Livio Sassetti)--which is one of my favorites.
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It's not warm enough yet to cut off shipping from these folks out of New Jersey, but we're getting there. This is why I'm not even looking at Winebid at this point, because there's a very short window for their shipping from Napa.John Glas wrote: ↑May 6th, 2020, 3:00 pmI always slow down this time of year with temps rising. I know they will hold wine but hard to buy unless it is a silly deal.Canneta Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013 is up now. It is the neighboring property to Pertimali (Livio Sassetti)--which is one of my favorites.
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Winebid hold your wines for free for up to 6 months.John Danza wrote: ↑May 7th, 2020, 7:33 amIt's not warm enough yet to cut off shipping from these folks out of New Jersey, but we're getting there. This is why I'm not even looking at Winebid at this point, because there's a very short window for their shipping from Napa.John Glas wrote: ↑May 6th, 2020, 3:00 pmI always slow down this time of year with temps rising. I know they will hold wine but hard to buy unless it is a silly deal.Canneta Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013 is up now. It is the neighboring property to Pertimali (Livio Sassetti)--which is one of my favorites.
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Last chance for Andretta Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012. $30
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Yes, I know. I'm also trying to steer clear of Winebid if I can because they ship using FedEx Ground, the worst shipper ever. The last shipment from WB didn't even arrive. FedEx claimed they couldn't deliver because the business was closed (we were open) and just decided to return it to WB. It then took almost three weeks for WB to receive it. This is Napa to Chicago. Just awful.MikeL238 wrote: ↑May 7th, 2020, 7:41 amWinebid hold your wines for free for up to 6 months.John Danza wrote: ↑May 7th, 2020, 7:33 amIt's not warm enough yet to cut off shipping from these folks out of New Jersey, but we're getting there. This is why I'm not even looking at Winebid at this point, because there's a very short window for their shipping from Napa.
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That's terrible. I had the same experience where they claimed that my offsite storage was closed when they were open. They did redeliver the next day fortunately.John Danza wrote: ↑May 8th, 2020, 6:57 amYes, I know. I'm also trying to steer clear of Winebid if I can because they ship using FedEx Ground, the worst shipper ever. The last shipment from WB didn't even arrive. FedEx claimed they couldn't deliver because the business was closed (we were open) and just decided to return it to WB. It then took almost three weeks for WB to receive it. This is Napa to Chicago. Just awful.MikeL238 wrote: ↑May 7th, 2020, 7:41 amWinebid hold your wines for free for up to 6 months.John Danza wrote: ↑May 7th, 2020, 7:33 am
It's not warm enough yet to cut off shipping from these folks out of New Jersey, but we're getting there. This is why I'm not even looking at Winebid at this point, because there's a very short window for their shipping from Napa.
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Some good wines up right now Anderson's Right Bank and Reserve Cab 2016FYI, Today is a magnum marathon. Offers change every hour on the hour.
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2014 Blackbird Vineyards Arise - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District (12/14/2019)
Sunfish Cellars Napa Valley Extravaganza (Sunfish Cellars/I Nonni Minneapolis, MN): The most approachable of the 3 Blackbird wines at the tasting. Blueberries, oak, dust, chocolate and earth. Medium plus finish and good concentration. This is enjoyable on a pop and pour but will benefit with some aging.
37% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Petit Verdot (92 points)
$100 for a mag is a good deal and this is a really good wine.
Sunfish Cellars Napa Valley Extravaganza (Sunfish Cellars/I Nonni Minneapolis, MN): The most approachable of the 3 Blackbird wines at the tasting. Blueberries, oak, dust, chocolate and earth. Medium plus finish and good concentration. This is enjoyable on a pop and pour but will benefit with some aging.
37% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Petit Verdot (92 points)
$100 for a mag is a good deal and this is a really good wine.
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The 2014 Blackbird Arise is in a great place right now and should drink well for 10+ years. I’d jump on this if I didn’t just buy a case of it! It’s Aaron Pott so no surprise it’s greatJohn Glas wrote: ↑May 12th, 2020, 11:12 am 2014 Blackbird Vineyards Arise - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District (12/14/2019)
Sunfish Cellars Napa Valley Extravaganza (Sunfish Cellars/I Nonni Minneapolis, MN): The most approachable of the 3 Blackbird wines at the tasting. Blueberries, oak, dust, chocolate and earth. Medium plus finish and good concentration. This is enjoyable on a pop and pour but will benefit with some aging.
37% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Petit Verdot (92 points)
$100 for a mag is a good deal and this is a really good wine.

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I would have grabbed a few but the golf budget has taken over!The 2014 Blackbird Arise is in a great place right now and should drink well for 10+ years. I’d jump on this if I didn’t just buy a case of it! It’s Aaron Pott so no surprise it’s great
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Snapped up 2 as well. I've been lazy with Italy in recent years, something I need to remedy.
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I find that if I don't like an Italian wine I can just keep repeating to myself least six times really fast: 'You just don't understand Italian wine' .. and I feel better.


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I love it, and its much faster than reading Matt Kramer's "Making Sense of Italian Wine" again.mike pobega wrote: ↑May 14th, 2020, 12:17 pm I find that if I don't like an Italian wine I can just keep repeating to myself least six times really fast: 'You just don't understand Italian wine' .. and I feel better.
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Any insight into the Tedeschi wine up now? The only California cab sav I liked was a 14 silver oak, and I accidentally drank the entire bottle and was sad when I was gone, but I didn't like the price tag. It did leave me thinking it's not cab sav I'm not keen on; maybe I just don't like cheap cab sav. I find the ones I've had thin, reedy, and one dimensional. I'd maybe be willing to take a chance on a couple bottles if I knew it wasn't boring.
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Just picked up another case of Philippe Prié Brut. It's a great QPR.
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Sorry, I've only had their Petite Sirah, which I've found to be very good.TinahKing wrote: ↑May 14th, 2020, 2:54 pm Any insight into the Tedeschi wine up now? The only California cab sav I liked was a 14 silver oak, and I accidentally drank the entire bottle and was sad when I was gone, but I didn't like the price tag. It did leave me thinking it's not cab sav I'm not keen on; maybe I just don't like cheap cab sav. I find the ones I've had thin, reedy, and one dimensional. I'd maybe be willing to take a chance on a couple bottles if I knew it wasn't boring.
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We love it for an everyday sparklerJohn Danza wrote: ↑May 17th, 2020, 1:46 pm Just picked up another case of Philippe Prié Brut. It's a great QPR.
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Agree!John Danza wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 5:46 pm
Just picked up another case of Philippe Prié Brut. It's a great QPR.
We love it for an everyday sparkler

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I took a bunch because the 2000 Fontanafredda Lazzarito was excellent and this is supposed to be better. It was delivered Saturday and I will open one when the sediment dies down, BUT it will be off the board by then.
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My understanding is that there will be weekly offers of Fontanafredda Barolo in the coming weeks. The first was from Thursday the 14th