I just got a letter in the mail today from Shafer congratulating on making the list…I really don’t remember signing up! Anyway, I’m tempted to open a bottle tonight and celebrate my throwing the mailer in the trash…this is an easy pass.
If I did decide to buy a Shafer I can get it for 25% off the winery price.
I can’t find it here for that price…but did just find it for $220 locally, which would be cheaper than direct + shipping…makes that decision easy…not that I plan on buying locally either…LOL but might get one bottle next year.
I just got an offering for this in the mail today stating that I have been moved from the waiting list to the mailing list. Have to buy at least one bottle before Feb 12.
Hmm 1 bottle of HSS or 10 bottles of Carlisle from today’s mailer… easy decision I think.
No hating here. I like SHS, but in my mind the all-mighty cut-off is still $100-$125, that is: $100-$125 is the max that anyone should ever pay for a great and amazing cabernet. Anything above that is the ‘cachet’ added premium, which I will have no part of. I hate cachet added. I know there are those out there that buy Hundred Acres, Abreu et al, and that’s all fine and dandy, and I also know the following for these is strong (I would not refuse a glass or 3 if offered…)
Sure, who would not buy/drink Insignia for $75/$85? I did, all the time, but I have not purchased any since the move up. The last SHS I purchased was the 2002 and I sold them all off to friends after I tasted it. Paying $190 and just liking it does not compute in my mind. Hell, I can get that type of love in the $45-$65 range. Its all been said before, but sometimes just reiterating to makes me feel good, and isn’t that what it’s all about?
I just noticed the 05 Shafer Hillside on the wine list at my Country Club. It is listed for $185.00. The profit we charge on bottles is $25.00 so we paid $160 a bottle for the wine from Southern W & S.
They only received 6 bottles with most already gone.
I just received my “congratulations” welcome to the mailing list letter. Looks like this is at least the 2nd wave of new additions to the list. I’m pondering a couple of bottles but am inclined to pass.