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Originally posted by RomanKJ:
Anybody ever heard of Chateau Teynac?

Saw the '00 in local Costco today for 23.79. Didn't want to buy knowing nothing about it. I did miss out on the 2000 gold-rush though so I figure this might be my chance to get some.

A net search didn't turn up much either.

I've tried it. Not bad as I recall, 85-87 points. But, I paid $9.95 at Cost Plus and they ended up closing it out at $5. $23.79??? I wouldn't pay that.

Outstanding selection just seen at the new Costco that opened today in Fremont, CA. I'm working mostly from memory, but here's some of what I saw:

'02 Whitehall CS $31
'02 Whitehall Merlot $21
'01 Montes "M" $50
'02 Caymus CS $55
'02 Caymus Special Selection $109
'01? Chateau Haut Brion $123
'03 2Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz $46
'03 Rosenblum R.Sauret Zin $12
'03 Dr. Loosen Erotica $17
'01 Niebaum C. Rubicon $80
'01 Swanson Merlot $21
'99 Nardi Brunello $57
'01 St. Clement Oroppas $37

...plus many others I can't remember (I'm sure I saw a Penfolds Grange Shiraz). Feel free to comment with any tasting notes to this selection. Happy hunting!

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Originally posted by robrad:

'03 Dr. Loosen Erotica $17

Yikes.

Today in Lincoln Park (the store's not really in Lincoln Park, but anyways....)

2002 Phelps Napa Cab $33.

I picked up 3 based on Parker's reviews.

2002 Sebastiani Cab for $8.99 a bottle...was hidden in with the Merlot's so I bought 3 - 4 bottles every time I visited for about 6 weeks.



..and your father smelled of endelberries

Hey Which Costco in Orange county is that Sebastiani for $8.99?

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Originally posted by LACERS:
Hey Which Costco in Orange county is that Sebastiani for $8.99?

Lacers, it was at the Crown Valley Parkway location in Laguna. It's my local Costco and I noticed they had stored the Sebastiani in one of the aisles (as opposed to the bins) next to some Merlot's. The last time I was there about a month ago they were down to their last 4 bottles and I assume they were not getting any more, but maybe they did. It's a really nice wine today, I can't imagine what it will taste like in a few years.

Good luck.

All these were at the Carlsbad CA Costco as of 03/19, I'll try to provide as much info as possible.

2001 Chateau Ausone (754528) @ $189.99 [~1 Case Left] *Limit 2
2001 Chateau Calon Segur (754535) @ $27.99 [~1 Cases Left] *Limit 2
2001 Chateau Cantemerle (754536) @ $16.99 [~2 Cases Left] *Limit 2
2001 Chateau Chasse Spleen (754539) @ $16.99 [~2 Cases Left] *Limit 2
2001 Chateau Cheval Blanc @ $199.99 [~1 Case Left] *Limit 2
2001 Chateau De Fieuzal {Blanc} (754808) @ $29.99 [~2 Cases Left] *Limit 2
2001 Chateau Haut Brion @ $129.99 [~1 Case Left] *Limit 2
2001 Chateau Lafite Rothschild (754611) @ $129.99 [~1 Case Left] *Limit 2
2001 Chateau Latour (754613) @ $129.99 [~1 Case Left] *Limit 2
2001 Chateau Margaux @ $129.99 [~1 Case Left] *Limit 2
2001 Moulin de Duhart (2nd Wine of Duhart Milon) @ ~$25 [2+ Cases Left]
2001 Chateau Mouton Rothschild @ $129.99 [~1 Case Left] *Limit 2

1999 Castello Banfi Brunello @ $49.99 [2+ Cases Left]
1998 Castello Banfi Poggio alle Mura @ ~$65 [~1 Case Left]
1998 Barbi Brunello @ ~$60 [~1 Case Left]
2000 Gaja @ $250-300 [Couple Bottles Left]
1999 Nardi(I Think) Brunello @ ~$55 [2+ Cases Left]
2001 Serpico Dei Feudi Di San Gregorio (721916) @ $58.99 [2+ Cases Left]

2001 BV Private Reserve / Tapestry @ ~$55/~$30 [~1 Case Each]
2001 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel (Red) @ ~$35 [~2 Cases Left]
2001 Joseph Phelps Insignia @ $99.99 [~2 Cases Left]
2002 Whitehall Lane Cabernet @ ~$30 [~2 Cases Left]
2002 Whitehall Lane Merlot @ ~$25 [~2 Cases Left]

2000 Quinta do Noval, Silva VP (12423) @ $25.99 [~1 Case Left]

2004 Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc (343916) @ $9.99 [+2 Cases Left]


Also 3-4 Grand and 1er Cru Chambertin/Vosne Burgundies $50-$100. Lots of low end CA wines I can't remember, mostly 2000/2001 Chateau St. Jean, Sterling, Mondavi, BV, etc; maybe a few good picks but nothing stood out. Decent selection of value Pinots, Aussies, Italians, and lots of whites from everywhere. Overall very good wine selection.


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Originally posted by isnadd:

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Originally posted by LACERS:
Hey Which Costco in Orange county is that Sebastiani for $8.99?

Lacers, it was at the Crown Valley Parkway location in Laguna. It's my local Costco and I noticed they had stored the Sebastiani in one of the aisles (as opposed to the bins) next to some Merlot's. The last time I was there about a month ago they were down to their last 4 bottles and I assume they were not getting any more, but maybe they did. It's a really nice wine today, I can't imagine what it will taste like in a few years.

Good luck.

Thank you. I think you got lucky on the pricing, the two Costco's by me in San Gabriel Valley have Sebastiani Pinot's for $8.99, so maybe they priced all Sebastiani's $8.99. What is odd is they used to have Chateau Souverain Cabs for $11.99, now since Parker rated it a 89 or 90, it went up to $14.99! LOL!

At sqaure lake/Telegraph in Bloomfield
'01 St Clement Oroppas for $20.69

Shush- that's an outstanding price! I will keep my eye out for those here.

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Originally posted by isnadd:
2002 Sebastiani Cab for $8.99 a bottle...was hidden in with the Merlot's so I bought 3 - 4 bottles every time I visited for about 6 weeks.

Good price regardless but would you mind telling me which version of the cab it is? Just curious.

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Originally posted by The Volcano God:

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Originally posted by robrad:

'03 Dr. Loosen Erotica $17

Yikes.

Hey, that's not fair. Here I live just minutes from Ch. Ste. Michelle, and my local Costco carries the EROICA for $19.99. Never mind the Erotica...

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Good price regardless but would you mind telling me which version of the cab it is? Just curious.

My original post was mistaken....

It is actually the Sebastiani 2001 Cabernet, not the 2002. It does not indicate a special release, just a standard edition.

UPC 0 88232 00261 0

Hope that helps.

Steve

That's the Sonoma Cab. The Wine Club has it for 11.99.

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
Hey, that's not fair. Here I live just minutes from Ch. Ste. Michelle, and my local Costco carries the EROICA for $19.99. Never mind the Erotica...

If anyone has notes on this I wouldn't mind reading. Personally, I'm afraid to get it myself. That E. Loosen looks hairy.....

I had this with crawfish (not a good pairing but I thought it would be) and it heavily reminded me of green apple, hay, and pear.

It would be fine to drink by itself, but kind of on the tart side.

Gah, either not enough people got the joke or are choosing to ignore it. Check the spelling used in the first post - it indicated some Dr. Loosen p0rn was available at the local Costco.

At least I thought it was funny....

2003 Rosemount Show Reserve Chardonnay - in the WS Insider this week (realized when I looked at it after I bought) - $15 (#72117)

2001 Terrabianca Campaccio - $25 (#93208)

And a handful of "normal" wines that don't need an alert.

And I want a Costco that sells French and Italian wine. Other than the champagnes and maybe 1 or 2 random other French items and maybe a grand total of 4 Italians, everything else is US-produced with a spattering of Australia!

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Originally posted by AES:
And I want a Costco that sells French and Italian wine.

Just an additional excuse for you to come visit the wine country.

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And I want a Costco that sells French and Italian wine. Other than the champagnes and maybe 1 or 2 random other French items and maybe a grand total of 4 Italians, everything else is US-produced with a spattering of Australia!

Same here. 80% of my Costco is California Cabs and Merlots. But, they're cheap.

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Originally posted by Hunter:

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And I want a Costco that sells French and Italian wine. Other than the champagnes and maybe 1 or 2 random other French items and maybe a grand total of 4 Italians, everything else is US-produced with a spattering of Australia!

Same here. 80% of my Costco is California Cabs and Merlots. But, they're cheap.

My previous post applies to you as well.

Pyang,

This is off subject for this thread but I didn't want to start a new one.

What is your affiliation with winebid.com? Do you work for them or just a fan of their service?

I recently started ordering wine and it takes forever for it to arrive, which is really a turnoff. Has everyone had this problem or is there someone I need to speak with at winebid? Any suggestions?

Thanks, Steve