Originally posted by futronic: I kind of wish the LCBO had a "price match guarantee."
Fut, you crack me up. What's next on your crazy wish list - a functional website? Responsive customer service? Maybe a decent selection of back vintages?
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C'mon, my post was hilarious. As if the LCBO would ever have a price match guarantee. Even now that McGuinty has resigned. And no, I'm not trying to make this a political thread!
I assume by now everyone is aware that there is an unadvertised Vintages delist going on. It started on Oct 1 and got more seriously ramped up on the 15th.
My purchases have been:
1 x 2007 Paul Hobbs Cuvee Augustina Richard Dinner Chardonnay 1 x 2009 Peter Michael Chardonnay Ma Belle-Fille 1 x 2009 Peter Chardonnay La Carriere 2 x 2008 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon (double markdown) 2 x 2006 Clarendon Hills Grenache Onkaparinga 2 x 2007 Saffredi 2 x 1994 Warre's VP
Originally posted by on the wine: +1 Save me a seat on that campaign bus!
I assume by now everyone is aware that there is an unadvertised Vintages delist going on. It started on Oct 1 and got more seriously ramped up on the 15th.
My purchases have been:
1 x 2007 Paul Hobbs Cuvee Augustina Richard Dinner Chardonnay 1 x 2009 Peter Michael Chardonnay Ma Belle-Fille 1 x 2009 Peter Chardonnay La Carriere 2 x 2008 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon (double markdown) 2 x 2006 Clarendon Hills Grenache Onkaparinga 2 x 2007 Saffredi 2 x 1994 Warre's VP
And, naturally, there is no mention of this sale on the Vintages web site!
This sale is a very rare and welcome deal in many cases, especially for California wines, which is even more rare and welcome that for many others. I've bought several that are selling for nearly or sometimes less than the US average on Winesearcher, for example:
Originally posted by bman: This sale is a very rare and welcome deal in many cases, especially for California wines, which is even more rare and welcome that for many others. I've bought several that are selling for nearly or sometimes less than the US average on Winesearcher, for example:
Tried the Ash Hollow last night. Great northern Rhone-ish nose of iodine, black olives and game meat. But the Rhone comparison ends there, IMO, as I found the Ash Hollow heavier and more viscous than most N. Rhones I've tried. All in all though, great QPR at $28. I will let the other bottles I have sleep for a few years as I'd like to see how this might develop.
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Originally posted by VinT: Tried the Ash Hollow last night. Great northern Rhone-ish nose of iodine, black olives and game meat. But the Rhone comparison ends there, IMO, as I found the Ash Hollow heavier and more viscous than most N. Rhones I've tried. All in all though, great QPR at $28. I will let the other bottles I have sleep for a few years as I'd like to see how this might develop.
Originally posted by VinT: Tried the Ash Hollow last night. Great northern Rhone-ish nose of iodine, black olives and game meat. But the Rhone comparison ends there, IMO, as I found the Ash Hollow heavier and more viscous than most N. Rhones I've tried. All in all though, great QPR at $28. I will let the other bottles I have sleep for a few years as I'd like to see how this might develop.
How was the acid profile? I can deal with viscosity, as long as there is complimentary acidity.
AML, if you're looking for a wine to pair with food, this probably isn't the best choice. This wine is food.
Edit: Upon reflection, that comment wasn't fair. It would go fantastically well with grilled dead cow or smoky BBQ ribs.This message has been edited. Last edited by: VinT,
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Picked up some Drouhin (Oregon) Arthur Chardonnay 2008 for $14 each at the Major Mac/Weston LCBO. Price seems too good to be true. Am I missing something?
