Caterwaul “Last Rites” 2021

Interesting that shipping is not included this year as it has been in the past many years in addition to the price per bottle increase. So really the prices have increased more that just $5, $30, and $50 per bottle factoring in shipping costs now.

Having said that, I’ll still purchase as not too many of the Cabs I’ve been following over the past 10-15 years and enjoy remain under $200, let alone $300.

In for 4x Napa, 3x Regusci, and 3x Last Rites.

a rare post containing logic on WB.

Yep, I still did a mixed six pack (no Cemetery, though). The all-in price increase on the Regusci worked out to 38% over last year. If there’s another increase in the next year or two, I may just have to bow out.

I’m going to pass for now due to the price increase, minimum order quantity, and shipping costs added. I will be visiting in a week so I plan on buying a a few cemetery then as long as it isn’t a 6 bottle requirement.

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Had to pass too. Cellar is too deep. Also waiting for Ketan’s release.

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Definitely waiting for Ketan’s release. He told me sometime mid September. That’s going to be a big one!!!

4x Napa, 2x Regusci. I would’ve bought more Regusci but oh well. I still think the Napa is a great value and crowd pleaser, so pretty easy buy.

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While the price went up for Cemetery, it will probably go up double with the new folks who have those grapes.

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I dont disagree that it will go up, but double seems like a stretch and definitely wont be buying at those prices either.

There was no volume requirement when there last month. You may end up with more than you are planning after trying it

Could definitely be true :joy:

So you’re paying about $60 for an excellent Cab rather than $50 three vintages ago. What’s not to like? I do get how some are bummed by + shipping costs on the high priced wines though.

I’m pretty sure that the fruit from Cemetery Vineyard will be going to Vida Valiente. That’s the new project from Sam Kaplan and Hayes from Memento Mori.

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Yeah I’ve been a buyer for quite some time but this year it was certainly a tougher decision with the significant bottle cost increase and shipping. I did bite the bullet but not sure I continue justifying a purchases on the single vineyards as the prices climb

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Vida just dropped their latest releases of the '21 Movement and The Estate

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How much is Vida?

Vida Estate: $1050/3 pack
Vida Movement $750/3 pack
Skipping that release to save for Memento Mori release.

I was happy to buy a mixed case of Caterwaul to split with 2 friends. I lured them away from the dark side (Caymus and Orin Swift) :sunglasses:

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What’s the difference between the two Vida offerings? Which is the Cemetery?

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Sorry….but that’s crazy….

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