Still find the first growths etc., but the prices are no longer special.
Nothing like those heady days when 2000 Lynch Bages, Pichon Baron and Cos went for $56-59 (others retailed around $90-100) and Margaux, Latour, Haut Brion and Mouton all went for $259 (others $370-450).
Still reasonable prices and good selection, but ahh..., those were the days that I fondly remember.
Posts: 76 | Location: Orange County, CA | Registered: Apr 14, 2003
Originally posted by Bella Donna: After searching through the Italians (ha!) and then the Bordeauxs, she said that Bordeauxs is what she is lacking knowledge in and that I should try World Market (for those of you who aren't familiar with this place, they usually sell QPRs) or Central Market for the Pavie. I died laughing on the inside and told her they don't sell first growths at World Market. My laugh of the day.
Hey "wine expert", another thing. Plural for Bordeaux IS Bordeaux, no "s".
Originally posted by Bella Donna: Oh well. I thought Pavie was a first growth since someone was looking for it around $299. It should be a first growth at that price. My mistake...
The Pavie should be <$140 at Costco, the Latour at $299.
I keep looking for 03 Sauternes in NorCal with no luck. I saw a few 03 Coutet, but that's all and they disappeared very quickly. Have they come in and I blinked and missed them, or is it still early days?
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Posts: 6601 | Location: Santa Clara Valley AVA | Registered: Jul 02, 2004
So far I have scored the La Tour Blanche and the Suidaruat down here. I have not seen the Coutet. I am going this week, prob tomorrow so I will be on the lookout for anything new. I am just waiting for the Riuessec to hit the states and hit the bins !
Posts: 1465 | Location: Dem Hills, CA | Registered: Jan 03, 2004
At the Costco in south Irvine, CA yesterday, they had the 2003 Larkmead Napa cab (RP 93) for $38, the 2003 Perrin & Fils CdP Les Sinards (WS 91, RP 86) for $23, and the 2004 Perrin & Fils Vacqueyras les Christins (RP 90-93) for $15.
"I am not a great fool, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of you."
Posts: 880 | Location: Newport Beach, CA | Registered: Jan 18, 2006
Union/Camden had the Larose, but was sold out of the Pichon. Still worth checking on from time to time though they restock. They also have LaForts for $66.67 I think.
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Posts: 5726 | Location: San Jose | Registered: May 24, 2002
Union/Camden had the Larose, but was sold out of the Pichon. Still worth checking on from time to time though they restock. They also have LaForts for $66.67 I think.
