Incoming- Charles Shaw Fall offering

WINE TALK
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I always try to max my allocation and wait list as many bottles as possible, so I can track their development over time. Although I worry about the effects of transport, I invariably find myself waiting for the FedEx guy at the edge of my driveway, corkscrew in hand.

Some people say that you can have too much of a good thing. That may be true…except when it comes to Charles Shaw.

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[rofl.gif] I snarfed my pepsi and am now getting strange looks from the other people in my meeting.

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I went long on their Schioppettino this round. Heard it’s the best one made in California.
Tom

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I am mad because all I got in the offer was their regular $3.99 Cab and they allocated me zero bottles of their $6.99 “Screaming Beagle” single vineyard Cab. Even worse, their single vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot, “Mudwallow,” is only available if I buy six bottles of their $1.99 Trousseau Gris. Screw that.

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If it’s the 1921 Charles Shaw Sparkling Wine in 3.0 liter format, the consignor has assured me privately that there’s nothing to worry about.

Bruce

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I got my offer from this guy… figure I’m safe.

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[rofl.gif]

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I’m finished buying these. I mean last time I took by full allocation, but then saw that they were on sale for $1.49 at K&L 6 months later. Unacceptable behavior for an operation that makes premium wines imho.

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I am buying all I can. Parker rated the Cab 94-97 points, but didn’t offer much details because David Schildknect usually reviews them.

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And you know, despite all the hype, does anyone else feel like they consistently underachieve?

I’d love to see what Aubert de Villaine could do with that terroir…

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I’m passing my allocation down to my first son. My youngest gets a vertical.

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They refused to comp my group in their tasting room in 2003 so I am boycotting them. They obviously don’t want my business so I’ll take it elsewhere. Little Penguin.

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Anyone know anything about their sulfur regime or new oak chip percentage? I’m worried some of their winemaking practices might be too interventionist and obscure the terroir.

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They are officially on my boycott list. My last bottle was corked, and when I went to return it, all they offered in exchange was a tin of edamame hummus.

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Be careful what your write on this forum, I know CS reads this and they’ll cut your allocation or remove you from the list entirely. It happened to a friend of mine.

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I’m still on the waiting list. I only got a post card!

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Anyone going to the pickup party next month at the winery? Chuck’s wife will be serving her famous microwaved Vienna sausages to pair with the 2012 Shiraz.

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Should I use my James Suckling 100-point glass for this?

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I’m passing this year to go all in on my Almaden Hearty Mountain Burgundy allocation - It’s more Burgundian.

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Will you be selling your allocation in CC?