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I can't find ANY reviews on CT or elsewhere. The website for the winery given in the WTSO blurb doesn't even appear to be the right winery!
But I LOVE Amarone, so I am tempted.
Has anyone heard of this winery?
But I LOVE Amarone, so I am tempted.
Has anyone heard of this winery?
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Information on Wine-Searcher is that there is one bottle of 1995 available for sale in Germany for $65.00.
I always wonder if there is not one vintage of this wine available for sale in some type of quantity anywhere in the world...something ain't right.
I always wonder if there is not one vintage of this wine available for sale in some type of quantity anywhere in the world...something ain't right.
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That is some serious Amarone. We sold a lot of the 1990 Riserva (hand written in gold ink on each label as there was no DOC for Riserva!) a few years back.
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I'm reading this vintage was problematic-true?
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With Amarone, you get a second shot at reaching your numbers when you dry the grapes. Rarely is there a truly "bad" vintage quality wise, weather effects quantity more with passito wines.
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Well, I have some more information that I just got by calling the importer (Superior Wine Selections), whose name is JUST BARELY visible on the photo of the bottle on the WTSO website. They were very helpful. Here is what I learned:
The winery is NOT "Villa Bellini", it is just "Bellini". They have no website. They are located in the village of Marano di Valpolicella and are run by a family named Campagnola.
The wine has never been imported to the U.S. before and has not been rated in U.S. publications.
After I spoke with them I found that there is a well-known winery named Campagnola based in that village (see http://www.campagnola.com/), so this is a bit mysterious. Perhaps the family had some reason to bottle some wine under a different label?
In any case, I bit the bullet and ordered 4 bottles. I chose to delay shipping until October but will try to post back my impressions!
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http://dwightthewinedoctor.blogspot.com ... ssful.html.
http://www.independent-wine-review.com/ ... arone.html
The winery is NOT "Villa Bellini", it is just "Bellini". They have no website. They are located in the village of Marano di Valpolicella and are run by a family named Campagnola.
The wine has never been imported to the U.S. before and has not been rated in U.S. publications.
After I spoke with them I found that there is a well-known winery named Campagnola based in that village (see http://www.campagnola.com/), so this is a bit mysterious. Perhaps the family had some reason to bottle some wine under a different label?
In any case, I bit the bullet and ordered 4 bottles. I chose to delay shipping until October but will try to post back my impressions!
PS. See also:
http://dwightthewinedoctor.blogspot.com ... ssful.html.
http://www.independent-wine-review.com/ ... arone.html
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CRAP! Missed it!
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This thread rated a 92 by Jonathan Newman!
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92.5Kyle Schlachter wrote:But what's the member score???
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Isn't this like the third such thread?
They're the same as always. Some crap and some excellent deals. They've had some of our wines that were priced less than the former wholesale price.
They're the same as always. Some crap and some excellent deals. They've had some of our wines that were priced less than the former wholesale price.
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92 Burghound/90 Tanzer NV champagne for $30 looks like a buy
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A 2011 (wow!) Oakville cab is up right now. Odd, as I thought these flash sites were for excess inventory - that's got to be the first Napa Cab I've seen on the market that wasn't a mass-produced wine.
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2011 Argyle Pinot for $16 per and free shipping on 6 is a great deal.
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Todd, what Cab was it??Todd F r e n c h wrote:A 2011 (wow!) Oakville cab is up right now. Odd, as I thought these flash sites were for excess inventory - that's got to be the first Napa Cab I've seen on the market that wasn't a mass-produced wine.
I literally just checked and instead saw the Argyle Pinot deal, which is nothing to scoff at either...
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Your looking at Last Bottle...too many sitesAlex Stewart wrote:Todd, what Cab was it??Todd F r e n c h wrote:A 2011 (wow!) Oakville cab is up right now. Odd, as I thought these flash sites were for excess inventory - that's got to be the first Napa Cab I've seen on the market that wasn't a mass-produced wine.
I literally just checked and instead saw the Argyle Pinot deal, which is nothing to scoff at either...
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Mockingbird Hill CS Oakville for $19, marked down from $40-something.Alex Stewart wrote:Todd, what Cab was it??Todd F r e n c h wrote:A 2011 (wow!) Oakville cab is up right now. Odd, as I thought these flash sites were for excess inventory - that's got to be the first Napa Cab I've seen on the market that wasn't a mass-produced wine.
I literally just checked and instead saw the Argyle Pinot deal, which is nothing to scoff at either...
Interestingly, in looking at the last few vintages on CT, people report having paid around $15 a bottle for those vintages, so I wonder if this isn't a Zachys deal where you just think you're getting a bargain. Or maybe they sold through their last few vintages on WTSO also.
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Scott W wrote:Your looking at Last Bottle...too many sitesAlex Stewart wrote:Todd, what Cab was it??Todd F r e n c h wrote:A 2011 (wow!) Oakville cab is up right now. Odd, as I thought these flash sites were for excess inventory - that's got to be the first Napa Cab I've seen on the market that wasn't a mass-produced wine.
I literally just checked and instead saw the Argyle Pinot deal, which is nothing to scoff at either...
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Todd - not at all.Odd, as I thought these flash sites were for excess inventory -
You lose a winery, you dump their stuff to spoil the market for the new guy.
Just like the irritation of the oyster brings forth the pearl, it's bitchiness in the wine business that brings forth deals for the customer.
I know of wines cleared out stuff on WTSO for less than the former wholesale price. Not all the wines are J Newman selections.
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Archery SummitJay Winton wrote:now WTSO is offering mystery wines
WOTY: 2013 d’Yquem
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2010 eponymous cab up for 24.99. Grabbed 6-no brainier, IMO.
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Tabarrini Montefalco Colle Grimaldesco Montefalco Sagrantino 2008 for 24.99, free ship on 3. Deal?
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Nice price on the Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Borgogno Barolo Riserva Special Edition 2004 today ($39.99) - too bad I've had a couple mediocre experiences with Barolo lately, as I'm gun shy to buy more. (though the 'PININ' marking is odd - must be the 'special edition' part)
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something seems amiss on that offer... the suckling and WE scores appear to be for different wine if I am reading correctly... no such wine seems to exist in CT either... bad photo?
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that 'special edition' is the kicker...mysterious!!!K e v i n B. wrote:something seems amiss on that offer... the suckling and WE scores appear to be for different wine if I am reading correctly... no such wine seems to exist in CT either... bad photo?
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just picked up some of the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007 San Rustico ‘Gaso’ Great deal for $30, IMHO.
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Happy to jump on this offer.scott davis wrote:Keating 2008 Beckstoffer Georges III for $49.
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Delicious wineM Nguyen wrote:2012 Keating Zinfandel 'Buchignani Vineyard' for 19.99.
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Glad to see this...I never realized that there was a WTSO thread on WB. I guess I'll have to bookmark it.
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Or subscribe to the thread - even better!Edward H. Earles wrote:Glad to see this...I never realized that there was a WTSO thread on WB. I guess I'll have to bookmark it.
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As long as you are prepared to reject 50 wines for every worthwhile offer that fits your taste.Todd F r e n c h wrote:Or subscribe to the thread - even better!Edward H. Earles wrote:Glad to see this...I never realized that there was a WTSO thread on WB. I guess I'll have to bookmark it.
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You can always call them if you find a wine you like and, if in stock, buy it. Free shipping with 4 bottles on most items. Also, if you're not a platinum member, ask to be as you get access to other wines.
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What is a platinum member and what are the benefits?
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They also have great customer service. I buy a bit from them, mostly drinkers/defenders. They ship when you want, change shipping dates short notice. Twice they have refunded corked bottles no questions asked, and the refund was in my account within 48 hours.
I guess domestic transfers don't take as long as those from France
They were short some bottles I ordered once and not only did they refund me the bottles they couldn't provide they shipped me two bottles of a comparable wine no charge.
Good customer service goes a long way.
I guess domestic transfers don't take as long as those from France

They were short some bottles I ordered once and not only did they refund me the bottles they couldn't provide they shipped me two bottles of a comparable wine no charge.
Good customer service goes a long way.
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Dances in the Champagne RoomLoren Sonkin wrote:What is a platinum member and what are the benefits?
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another offering generally (not always) higher end. When you log in, you will see a link to click. Occasionally, WTSO sent me a "private" list of offerings but I don't remember seeing any real deals. I use to have a connection at WTSO but she left;once in a while she would send me gratis wineLoren Sonkin wrote:What is a platinum member and what are the benefits?
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Has happened to me too, and I don't even know who my angel is!Jay Winton wrote: I use to have a connection at WTSO but she left;once in a while she would send me gratis wine
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