Will be interesting to see where those wineries are 3 years from now...I would bet some will have lowered their prices..I don't know anyone who is still buying those wines.
Posts: 1257 | Location: New York | Registered: Apr 17, 2003
Wasn't sure about your comment regarding Sloan. Are you saying that you were offered the Sloan because I doubt they have a waiting list anymore.
Scarecrow does have a wait.
yeah that statement seemed odd. one of the costcos in town has sloan
Just curious - what vintage and how much for the Sloan at Costco?
---------- "Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink I feel shame. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams . If I didn't drink this wine, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this wine and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver."
- Jack Handy
Posts: 1080 | Location: San Diego | Registered: Jan 17, 2006
I'm not sure if Stefania (w/an "f") has a wait list but they're worth checking out. Lately, they're making a Syrah, two Cabs, a Pinot Noir, and a great QPR field blend.
Also, consider Neal for solid Napa mountain cab, petite sirah, and zinfandel.
There's definitely no wait for Siduri/Novy and they produce a bevy of good Pinot, Syrah, Zin, Chard,...and at good prices and very fair shipping costs.
Posts: 14 | Location: South Jersey | Registered: Apr 20, 2009
I joined the A. Rafanelli list in 2003. Since they only make one wine which costs $100, the Terrace Select Cabernet, and there is a 3 bottle allocation, I would imagine they haven't been hurt as much as many other wineries in this poor economy. Most of their wines cost in the area of $28-$48, and they are well known for their Zinfandel, but they also make a good Cab too.
Their website is rather spartan, and does not have a feature for registering for their mailing list, so I suggest you telephone A. Rafanelli and request that you be added! http://arafanelliwinery.com/
I visited the winery with Board-O in 2003, and I think I was added at that time because Board-O was already on the list... You might call and tell them you post on WS forums, and several members are on their list and you would like to be added. Good luck!
Originally posted by Lentini: With all the lists opening up, did you all get on the lists you wanted?
I finally got Quilceda Creek, Martinelli, and Leonetti offers... I even got some Cayuse Bionic Frog... But Sine Qua Non... No dice.
Lentini
I'm on the Martinelli and the Quilceda Creek active mailing list, but didn't order the wine this fall.
I've been on the Leonetti and Cayuse waiting list for several years, but still have heard nothing; but that's okay with me. However, that Bionic Frog, as well as the Widowmaker, are both fantastic wines, and I would buy both if I were on the Cayuse list!
QC has a waiting list for their reg. Cab Cayuse has a waiting list Leonetti has one Saxum and Carlisle are still waiting lists SQN has a waiting list KL - you need to ask that your name is added to the reserve list (it is not automatic). There also may still be some 2005's left. Call Ric Henry and ask. Lewelling will have an open spot this year as i am dropping off
Originally posted by Roland Capers: I'm not sure if Stefania (w/an "f") has a wait list but they're worth checking out. Lately, they're making a Syrah, two Cabs, a Pinot Noir, and a great QPR field blend.
there's also a Chardonnay.
As far as I know there is currently no wait list. If you sign up by a certain date you will get an offer. The Pinot, Chardonnay and I think the Chaine d'Or Cabernet are so low production that they are allocated
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Posts: 6560 | Location: Santa Clara Valley AVA | Registered: Jul 02, 2004
