Mailer/Allocation time coming again?

Dennis_Atick · August 27, 2018, 11:29pm

Postcard today. Sep 4. Two days only.

Eric_Mueller · August 27, 2018, 11:31pm

Just got mine as well! Excited for this release!

David_Bu3ker · August 27, 2018, 11:59pm

Yep. Can’t wait for 9/4.

Dan_Hammer · August 28, 2018, 2:38pm

The acquisitions of the little guys by the big guys are saving me lots of money and September aggravation. If you get bought by Constellation or the equivalent, FORGET IT. That has already saved me thousands of dollars and will continue to save me money and mailer aggravation in the future. Even if it doesn’t change the wine, the acquisition is a killer for me. I can’t buy every wine that I want to buy, so I might as well buy from the independents instead of buying from a company like Constellation, whose CEO had total compensation of $10,843,537 in fiscal 2018. I don’t begrudge him the money, but I’m happy jettisoning the Schrader mailer and buying Nola’s olive oil instead. Here’s what Constellation said about Schrader in their FYE 10K:

Schrader Cellars Acquisition

In June 2017, we acquired Schrader Cellars, which primarily included the acquisition of goodwill, inventories, trademarks and certain grape supply contracts. This acquisition included a collection of highly-rated, limited-production fine wines which aligned with our portfolio premiumization strategy and strengthened our position in the fine wine category.

Readers here have seen schrader sales dry up in Commerce Corner. Selling at cost, or close to it.

dh

Joe_B · August 28, 2018, 3:55pm

Realm and MacDonald are the two I most care about right now. Would like to see some professional ratings and reviews for the Bard, Absurd and MacDonald.

Scott_E1 · August 28, 2018, 8:45pm

I, for one (and my credit card), am grateful that July and August are over. Doubt if I will get in on MacDonald, but if I get a chance, the plastic card will be melting down. Cheers!

JohnP · August 28, 2018, 9:07pm

Same here. Did anyone receive an offer yet? I signed up about a year ago…

JohnP · August 28, 2018, 9:11pm

Received the following offers today:
-Harlan $850 for 750ml
-Raen $390 a six-pack
-Vice Versa - (sold out in 10min) - $125 for 750ml (pinot and chard)
-Scarlett Reserve - $128 for 750ml

Bdklein · August 28, 2018, 9:42pm

The acquisitions of the little guys by the big guys are saving me lots of money and September aggravation. If you get bought by Constellation or the equivalent, FORGET IT. That has already saved me thousands of dollars and will continue to save me money and mailer aggravation in the future. Even if it doesn’t change the wine, the acquisition is a killer for me. I can’t buy every wine that I want to buy, so I might as well buy from the independents instead of buying from a company like Constellation, whose CEO had total compensation of $10,843,537 in fiscal 2018. I don’t begrudge him the money, but I’m happy jettisoning the Schrader mailer and buying Nola’s olive oil instead. Here’s what Constellation said about Schrader in their FYE 10K:

Schrader Cellars Acquisition

In June 2017, we acquired Schrader Cellars, which primarily included the acquisition of goodwill, inventories, trademarks and certain grape supply contracts. This acquisition included a collection of highly-rated, limited-production fine wines which aligned with our portfolio premiumization strategy and strengthened our position in the fine wine category.

Would you feel the same way if your law firm was acquired? Or acquired another firm ? Or multiple firms merged with yours? Want your clients to go elsewhere "just because "?

Josh_H · August 28, 2018, 10:26pm

Luckily I was able to get my Vice Versa order in on time. That was lightning quick.

Joe_B · August 28, 2018, 10:38pm

I was just happy that I don’t like $125 chardonnay or any price Pinot Noir. I fell that I helped others out by not taking my allocation.

Alan_Eden · August 28, 2018, 11:52pm

Keplinger
Kongssgard
Chris Tynan as well today

Jim_Clary · August 29, 2018, 12:36am

Harlan and Morlet today. Expensive day.

Jeff_Vaughan · August 29, 2018, 3:26pm

I am no longer on any mailing lists, but with the cooler weather coming shipping season is getting closer and I do tend to shop and buy more.

David_Glasser · August 29, 2018, 4:04pm

I’ve dropped/been dropped by all of the lists that require yearly purchases.

J_a_y_H_a_c_k · August 29, 2018, 4:49pm

The acquisitions of the little guys by the big guys are saving me lots of money and September aggravation. If you get bought by Constellation or the equivalent, FORGET IT. That has already saved me thousands of dollars and will continue to save me money and mailer aggravation in the future. Even if it doesn’t change the wine, the acquisition is a killer for me. I can’t buy every wine that I want to buy, so I might as well buy from the independents instead of buying from a company like Constellation, whose CEO had total compensation of $10,843,537 in fiscal 2018. I don’t begrudge him the money, but I’m happy jettisoning the Schrader mailer and buying Nola’s olive oil instead. Here’s what Constellation said about Schrader in their FYE 10K:

Schrader Cellars Acquisition

In June 2017, we acquired Schrader Cellars, which primarily included the acquisition of goodwill, inventories, trademarks and certain grape supply contracts. This acquisition included a collection of highly-rated, limited-production fine wines which aligned with our portfolio premiumization strategy and strengthened our position in the fine wine category.

Would you feel the same way if your law firm was acquired? Or acquired another firm ? Or multiple firms merged with yours? Want your clients to go elsewhere "just because "?

An acquisition is a voluntary choice by both sides. We get offers to be acquired by big law firms all the time. We turn them down. I used to get offers to move laterally to big law firms all the time (not any more, I’m too old). I turned them down. If I were just an employee with no say in the acquisition, I might want to keep my job, but since I have the luxury of deciding whether to be acquired, the answer is YES, I would feel the same way, and the proof is in the pudding.

Jonathan_Sirot · August 29, 2018, 8:24pm

I am getting equally excited for the Ultramarine release as the Macdonald, probably as I am a huge bubbly fan {mostly French} and drink it lately 5 times as much as before. I spoke to them about the wines and it appears that there will be 3 bottlings the Blanc de Blancs, the Blanc de Noirs, and a new Rose.

Rob_Isaacs · August 29, 2018, 8:50pm

Ultramarine email said very small amount of wine in 2014 so three packs only, one of each per pack.

John_J · August 29, 2018, 8:54pm

I just got the email also. I hope the allocation is at least 2 of the 3 packs.

Joe_Raymond · August 29, 2018, 9:17pm

I hope to get on the macdonald list soon going on year 3 or 4 i think waiting. Fingers crossed, thats the only mailer I am truly hoping to get right now!!