TN: 2004 Buccella, or can you say....WOW!

mike_pobega · February 16, 2009, 2:07pm

Wow. dense and brooding. This had it all and it was all strutting. Dark chocolate wrapped black cherries . Soy, kirsch, cola, wow. This had structure and elegance with flash and fury. I love this bold in your face style of pure cali-cab. A super long dense finish with gobs of fruit. wow. 99/100

Mark.Ricca · February 16, 2009, 2:40pm

What was the approximate retail there Mikey???

mike_pobega · February 16, 2009, 3:48pm

Much $$$

I see it for aboot $130-$140
For a real treat (and I will hate myself for saying this), but it’s worth it…

Cheryl_M_i_l_l_s · February 16, 2009, 5:33pm

It was outstanding. A real find. The best of some very good cabs we enjoyed. MR - I would pay the money as well.

CFu · February 16, 2009, 5:47pm

i think it was 100-120 on release? Delicious stuff. If you guys like the wine check out their merlot, the merlot is outrageously good at $75

Tyler_Rico · February 16, 2009, 5:54pm

$100 on release sold in 3 packs

if you look around, I wouldn’t be surprised if you find it for close to that via retail

Bill_Tex_Landreth · February 16, 2009, 5:56pm

'05 on the shelves here for $125.

B_Stucker · February 16, 2009, 9:03pm

I am pretty sure the 04 was just $90 on release. They went to $100 last year.

BTW - the 05 is also great, but not as much smack you in the face style. A little more restrained.

Paul_L_i_n · February 17, 2009, 9:45pm

Had a taste of the 2005 a few months ago and it really blew me away. Great stuff!

Jack_Bulkin · February 17, 2009, 9:53pm

I see Mags for sale for $395.00 at Wally’s. Is Leve on the list? [gheyfight.gif]

mike_pobega · February 18, 2009, 7:24pm

So I just got two for $95.20 each.

Pssst. Dont tell my wife… [big_boss.gif]

Bill_Tex_Landreth · February 18, 2009, 7:27pm

Cheryl_M_i_l_l_s · February 19, 2009, 1:48am

Nice find.

mike_pobega · February 19, 2009, 2:19am

Very excited. I will bring to CLONYC’s Mark Herold night…

Cheryl_M_i_l_l_s · February 19, 2009, 2:20am

I think you’re kidding, but you put together some great nights so you might be serious! Sign me up, just in case!

mike_pobega · February 19, 2009, 2:24am

Very serious. Springtime in NY can be wonderful!

Sherr1_Shap1r0 · February 19, 2009, 12:00pm

Count me in for that too! (although I opened an '01 merus about a month ago and it was disappointing . . .)

Steve_Eisenhauer · February 19, 2009, 1:02pm

I’d go for the Mark Herold night. I can bring one you probably haven’t had before (or heard of before).

mike_pobega · February 19, 2009, 1:34pm

Fellow CLONYCer’s
I will set this up for April. I need to get beyond the trb dinner first.
(Which if I might add has an amazing lineup. Wines I have never heard of)
I’m excited, are you?

mike_pobega · February 19, 2009, 2:02pm

Interestingly though, I am sure I won’t be seeking the Buccella in future vintages, as I am not really a fan of Celia’s.

I see another theme brewing: Same Wines, Different Winemakers. May sound good? [big_boss.gif]