The .375 thread

[Robert.Fleming]

Half Wit Wines sells only half bottles: http://www.halfwitwines.com/

Seldom are there real bargains among the regular stock, but their sales sometimes offer compelling bargains. Current examples:

• Stephane Coquillette Brut Carte d’Or 1er Cru NV - sale price $14
• Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Barolo Brunate DOCG 2013 - sale price $22
• Georges Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis Clos des Ormes 1er Cru 2013 - sale price $20
• Felsina Chianti Classico Berandenga 2013 - regular price $15

[Mattstolz]

@Robert.Fleming

Half Wit Wines sells only half bottles: http://www.halfwitwines.com/

Seldom are there real bargains among the regular stock, but their sales sometimes offer compelling bargains. Current examples:

• Stephane Coquillette Brut Carte d’Or 1er Cru NV - sale price $14
• Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Barolo Brunate DOCG 2013 - sale price $22
• Georges Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis Clos des Ormes 1er Cru 2013 - sale price $20
• Felsina Chianti Classico Berandenga 2013 - regular price $15

great tip! Thanks for posting!

[Dan_Kravitz]

I think I posted this on another thread, but if you want well made wines of character at very reasonable prices, some classic California producers are very reliable and easy to find:

Pedroncelli
Dry Creek
Parducci

Remarkable, no. Enjoyable, yes. To me, the easy standouts would be Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc, which has always tasted like twice the price. And Pedroncelli makes very good Cab for a song.

for a few dollars more
Dashe Zinfandel

Dan Kravitz

[larry_schaffer]

I saw some Kosta Browne 375s in a local restaurant a few nights ago

[David_Glasser]

Every time I see this thread I think it is going to be about magnums.

.357 magnums.

[Dan_Kravitz]

We can call them half-bottles, no need to go off half-cocked

Dan Kravitz

[Neal.Mollen]

FYI Flickinger has 2010 Larrivet Haut Brion for $26, which is roughly half of the 750 retail price and has some bottle age.

[Blake_Brown]

Krug Grande Cuvee. The perfect size for our trips to the depths of Mexico and a sunset treat.

[David_Glasser]

The only 375s in my cellar are a couple of 2007 Beaucastel and the remains of a case of MV Krug Rosé. The Krug is perfect when we want Champagne plus a still wine for dinner.

[ToddFrench]

@Mark C

Last Bottle had a great deal on 2014 Bodegas San Valero Garnacha Particular Old Vine for $7.50 per, I snagged a (half) case and haven’t regretted it!

Also have 8 or so 2012 Carmes de Rieussec stickies in 375ml for only $12 per. Not sure how that would work on the subway . . .

Boy, I thought the Particular were barely drinkable. Using for cooking. did pick up 2015 Senejac 375’s for about $10 each from Last Bottle a bit back. Good values come up so infrequently that you have to bite hard when they do.

I cracked one of these '15 Senejac half bottles last night with a Flannery Wagyu Pave (my last one, WAAHH!!) and it was perfect. On the ripe side, certainly, but a fantastic pairing, and for $10 a screaming bloody murder value. One of those times you wish you bought more of a wine (I purchased 8, down 2 so far)

[Dan_Kravitz]

Kudos to Rhys for bottling everything in both 375ml and 500ml. I went for a dozen each of their Chard and Pinot in 375ml, should get delivery soon.

Dan Kravitz

[Neal.Mollen]

envoyer is offering the 2014 Domaine Heresztyn Gevrey Chambertin Clos Village for $18/.375

[John_O]

2016 Senejac splits on Last Bottle. $10 / each, free ship 10 or more

[Neal.Mollen]

2016 Senejac splits on Last Bottle. $10 / each, free ship 10 or more

oooh that is tempting. But I am on the wagon!!!

[Jeff_Vaughan]

Damn. Every time I say I am going to take a break, something like this happens. Thanks for the heads up.

[Mark_Mason]

That LastBottle deal on the Senejacs is a great one- another great deal is on Halfwit sale Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly Beaujolais 2016 for $8.

[Neal.Mollen]

Wally’s has 2014 Grand Puy Lacoste .375s for $29.00. Please buy them all

[Neal.Mollen]

Also just took delivery of a whole bunch of 2006 LdH Tondonia from envoyer. My need for 375s is quickly being satisfied. All of my 375 racking is full. What to do, what to do

[PCLIN]

Also just took delivery of a whole bunch of 2006 LdH Tondonia from envoyer. My need for 375s is quickly being satisfied. All of my 375 racking is full. What to do, what to do

Buy more racks, problem solved. Thank me later.

[David_Glasser]

Speaking of racking for 375s…

Does anyone have a suggestion for an insert to use in a wine fridge to keep the bottles from slipping between the supports? I’m using pieces of cardboard cut sort of to size but it’s not ideal and they’re not that sturdy.

Does anyone market a cardboard or PVC tube with an outside diameter that will fit in and be supported by the normal bottle racks in the fridge and have an inside diameter that will fit a 375?