Becklyn Open

[Joe_S]

@Alan Eden

@Joe S.

I went in for 3 of each of the cabs. I wanted some Sauvignon Blanc as the previous ones I had that Mike made were fantastic. But…I cannot justify $7 shipping on each bottle of $35 suave blanc wine. Guess I will get my Sauv Blanc wines from the local store…

You could also think that the Moulds reserve is really a $150-200 cab so the shipping is not that big a deal. Remember a Bedrock or Carlisle can afford to subsidize the shipping a little as they are selling at least 10,000 cases a year, Matt is selling around 3-400 total so he cant subsidize and its not enough volume to get a bulk shipper interested.

Would you pay $42 for the SB at a local store ?

Usually about $25. But I dunno - I just saw $42 UPS ground shipping for a 6-pack of wine and it freaked me out. Is that really what it costs?

[Anton_D]

I think the SB is Spottswoode good.

Great structure.

[Glen_Gold]

I really enjoyed the SB last year, and was glad I bought in.

[Bdklein]

@Bud Carey

@Brian Tuite

@Loren Sonkin

Anyone tasted these yet? How do they compare to the 13’s?

Have a Napa Valley in the cellar. Was waiting until release to open it. Maybe this week when I see Bud Carey.

Excellent idea!!! Just got my order in after tasting at Kosta Browne and Carlisle.

Try any 2013 Cirq??

[Er_z_L]

@Anton D

I think the SB is Spottswoode good.

Great structure.

I will have to do that comparison at some point. I have one '12 SB Spottswoode (mag) left, and I have one '13 Becklyn SB to open one day (when I’d have few for a vertical)

[Tim_Dennis]

@Joe S.

@Alan Eden

@Joe S.

I went in for 3 of each of the cabs. I wanted some Sauvignon Blanc as the previous ones I had that Mike made were fantastic. But…I cannot justify $7 shipping on each bottle of $35 suave blanc wine. Guess I will get my Sauv Blanc wines from the local store…

You could also think that the Moulds reserve is really a $150-200 cab so the shipping is not that big a deal. Remember a Bedrock or Carlisle can afford to subsidize the shipping a little as they are selling at least 10,000 cases a year, Matt is selling around 3-400 total so he cant subsidize and its not enough volume to get a bulk shipper interested.

Would you pay $42 for the SB at a local store ?

Usually about $25. But I dunno - I just saw $42 UPS ground shipping for a 6-pack of wine and it freaked me out. Is that really what it costs?

I had the same thoughts Joe. I couldn’t justify spending $42 on SB. I’m sure it’s a nice wine, but that is above my price range for SB. I went for 3 of the Napa and 1 Moulds, which is a bit of a splurge for me anyways.

[AlexO]

@Matthew Denny

@AlexO

Thanks Matt! Any plans for a trip to the Dallas area?

Texas-OU weekend of course!

Like Joe said! Perhaps we can do something the friday night before the game with some of your local fans down here! I’m sure we could all use an excuse to drink some wine.

[Alan_Eden]

@Joe S.

@Alan Eden

@Joe S.

I went in for 3 of each of the cabs. I wanted some Sauvignon Blanc as the previous ones I had that Mike made were fantastic. But…I cannot justify $7 shipping on each bottle of $35 suave blanc wine. Guess I will get my Sauv Blanc wines from the local store…

You could also think that the Moulds reserve is really a $150-200 cab so the shipping is not that big a deal. Remember a Bedrock or Carlisle can afford to subsidize the shipping a little as they are selling at least 10,000 cases a year, Matt is selling around 3-400 total so he cant subsidize and its not enough volume to get a bulk shipper interested.

Would you pay $42 for the SB at a local store ?

Usually about $25. But I dunno - I just saw $42 UPS ground shipping for a 6-pack of wine and it freaked me out. Is that really what it costs?

Have you ever shipped a six pack of wine, its around $30 ground, then you have to buy the shipping case which im guessing is around $8, so its $38 before any labor etc so yes $42 is what it costs

[Len_Lescosky]

I hope y’all save me a few, I’m not up until next week.

[Eric_LaMasters]

I was on the fence, so I opened a bottle of the 2013 last night to help decide. It was very pleasant and drinkable, and I decided that for the price it is a good value. I went ahead and purchased 3 of the regular and 3 of the reserve.

[Tom_Chen]

I ended up going 2/2/2.

Eric, did you open the regular or reserve 2013? I read somewhere that the reserve may actually be drinking better than the regular at this time.

[Eric_LaMasters]

@Tom Chen

Eric, did you open the regular or reserve 2013? I read somewhere that the reserve may actually be drinking better than the regular at this time.

I opened the regular. Interesting to hear that about the reserve. I might check one out in the next couple of months.

[HiltonDG]

$30 to ship 3 bottles of SB to San Francisco. Unfortunately, I have to pass.

[Andy_K]

Hopefully there is some left for us wait-listers early next week. Some of the posts here have me intrigued and I will definitely grab some of each.

Regards,
Andy Kei!!or

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[Alan_Eden]

@Tom Chen

I ended up going 2/2/2.

Eric, did you open the regular or reserve 2013? I read somewhere that the reserve may actually be drinking better than the regular at this time.

Tom

Ive opened both and the reserve is definetly drinking better than the regular. Doesnt mean that the regular is a bad bottle its just a bit more tannic and structured, i find 13’s generally to be unapproachable, the exception being the reserve, with a decant and bit of air it is spectaular. In fact im planning on popping another reserve over the weekend for my birthday

[PaulMills]

@HiltonDG

$30 to ship 3 bottles of SB to San Francisco. Unfortunately, I have to pass.

You need to order more bottles to spread the cost.

Living on the east cost all wine shipments are expensive, I just try not to think about it.

[HiltonDG]

I didn’t realize there was a pickup option. I’m close enough to where I can make alternate plans for delivery of the wine. Order placed!

[TonyD]

Went in for three bottle of the Napa Cab. Would have gone for more but already spread thin with all of the other offerings (Carlisle, Bedrock, Quivet, Ribvers-Marie, and upcoming Turley)

[Bud_Carey]

Tasted the 2014 Becklyn cab with Brian Tuite tonight.
It’s KILLER!!! If you don’t buy it, you’ll be sorry!!!

[Brian_Tuite]

Popped a '14 Napa Valley tonight to share with Bud Carey. Slo-ox’d all day and double decanted a few hours before we ate. Fresh purple fruit abounds. Bud put it into perspective when he said “You know, this doesn’t suck” No, it doesn’t. Really approachable for its age but obviously will improve with cellar time. A contrast to the big spice of the '14 Myriad Napa Valley which is packed much tighter.

Edit: Right on Bud!