The reductions at the Crossroads store are okay but still don't rival those of Laird. The benefit of the Crossroads store is that they often will sell wines on consignment that were never officially released by the LCBO. Some times it is good stuff, often it is plonk.
I was actually just at the Weston and 401 store last night. In addition to carrying numerous items from system wide markdowns, they had a few private label products on consignment nothing to really get you guys running over there though. To give an example:
I bought two bottles of 2009 Craggy Range Syrah for $23.75 each.
CT is a bit of a mess with this wine, so here are two entries for it:
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1191298
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1277148
I'm pretty sure they are the same wine.
I am assuming that the wine came from Lifford although the "Block 14" is missing from the label.
http://www.liffordwine.com/our_wines/wine.php?id=2451
Anyway, they have about 3-4 cases of the stuff.
I bought two bottles of 2009 Craggy Range Syrah for $23.75 each.
CT is a bit of a mess with this wine, so here are two entries for it:
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1191298
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1277148
I'm pretty sure they are the same wine.
I am assuming that the wine came from Lifford although the "Block 14" is missing from the label.
http://www.liffordwine.com/our_wines/wine.php?id=2451
Anyway, they have about 3-4 cases of the stuff.
quote:Originally posted by on the wine:
Some markdowns at the Laird St Vintages...
2007 Langoa Barton $72.00 - 15.80 = $56.20
2008 Langoa Barton on VSO today for $64.
quote:Originally posted by vijay:quote:Originally posted by on the wine:
Some markdowns at the Laird St Vintages...
2007 Langoa Barton $72.00 - 15.80 = $56.20
2008 Langoa Barton on VSO today for $64.
Methinks the 08 is the better purchase.
Better wine but no great value - available in the states for as little as $40...
Not a price alert, but something I pass along when I find it: a decent pinot noir for under $25. MACROSTIE PINOT NOIR 2007
VINTAGES 674911. IMO one of thoise rare new world pinots with typical bright cherry fruit and a nice food-friendly zing of acidity but also possessing that hint of shtank that might fool one into thinking it was a villages from Burgundy.
Added bonus: also available in half bottles which I find handy to have around for those (admittedly rare) nights when you just know you're not going through 750ml.
VINTAGES 674911. IMO one of thoise rare new world pinots with typical bright cherry fruit and a nice food-friendly zing of acidity but also possessing that hint of shtank that might fool one into thinking it was a villages from Burgundy.
Added bonus: also available in half bottles which I find handy to have around for those (admittedly rare) nights when you just know you're not going through 750ml.
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
Not a price alert, but something I pass along when I find it: a decent pinot noir for under $25. MACROSTIE PINOT NOIR 2007
VINTAGES 674911. IMO one of thoise rare new world pinots with typical bright cherry fruit and a nice food-friendly zing of acidity but also possessing that hint of shtank that might fool one into thinking it was a villages from Burgundy.
Added bonus: also available in half bottles which I find handy to have around for those (admittedly rare) nights when you just know you're not going through 750ml.
..or one of those (even less rare) nights when you know 750 ml. won't be quite enough.
Thanks for the heads up on this.
Couple 2007 Cali Cabs on store markdown at 401 & Weston:
TERRA VALENTINE SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ESTATE GROWN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007
from $48 down to $33.50
CYRUS CABERNET BLEND 2007
down from $60 to $42
TERRA VALENTINE SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ESTATE GROWN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007
from $48 down to $33.50
CYRUS CABERNET BLEND 2007
down from $60 to $42
There has been another round of 25% markdowns yesterday at the Laird St store. Products on the shelf as of earlier this afternoon were:
NV Heidsieck Blue Top Brut Champagne $37.50
2004 San Filippo Le Lucere Brunello $37.50
2009 Vincent Girardin Santenay Les Gravieres $24.00
2009 Guigal Gigondas $22.30
2009 Pascal Marchand Gevrey-Chambertin $39.50
2006 Sociondo Mallet $48.75
2008 La Dominique $48.00
NV Heidsieck Blue Top Brut Champagne $37.50
2004 San Filippo Le Lucere Brunello $37.50
2009 Vincent Girardin Santenay Les Gravieres $24.00
2009 Guigal Gigondas $22.30
2009 Pascal Marchand Gevrey-Chambertin $39.50
2006 Sociondo Mallet $48.75
2008 La Dominique $48.00
Some good stuff on VSO today.
Both Petrolo Torrione and Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigna Giachini appear to be at "relatively" reasonable prices.
Both Petrolo Torrione and Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigna Giachini appear to be at "relatively" reasonable prices.
Thanks Vijay - I didn't see that one!
Looks like 2007 Saffredi has been marked down to $75 from $99 listed a year ago.
still can be found for >$50 elsewhere...
Perhaps, but I do not ever find myself at K&L, so perhaps for those that do not travel, this is not totally incongruous with other US prices (hell, even PC is $70, pre-tax) and it is certainly far better than the SAQ which is still at $98. Also, the few times I do travel I try to get wines that are not available in Canada.
Thanks Vijay, otw. I picked up more 07 Saffredi.
I got word from my consultant that Vigorello is going to be reduced - Monday or shortly thereafter.
They are sending out shipments to stores of more clearance items as of Monday.
I got word from my consultant that Vigorello is going to be reduced - Monday or shortly thereafter.
They are sending out shipments to stores of more clearance items as of Monday.
K&L just reduced the 2007 Saffredi to $50. I kind of wish the LCBO had a "price match guarantee."
quote: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?
d.) All of the above!
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!
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'm going to start a thread called "Futronic for Premier".
Vote early! Vote often!
Vote early! Vote often!
+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
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
quote: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!
How much for the Hobbs? What is the reduction?
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
How much for the Hobbs? What is the reduction?
$130 --> $100
(The 08 vintage is $109 at regular price)
2007 Fall Line Winery Red Artz Vineyard
39% cabernet franc, 36% merlot, 25% cabernet sauvignon
Speaking of double markdowns, I thought this was good QPR at $30 after a price drop from $36. Now it's $25.
39% cabernet franc, 36% merlot, 25% cabernet sauvignon
Speaking of double markdowns, I thought this was good QPR at $30 after a price drop from $36. Now it's $25.
Damn, I bought it at 36, then a couple at 30 just as the price came down. I wonder if the lcBO does price adjustments, at the very least.
At my local LCBO today, the 2007 Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc was marked down from $55 to $38.
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:
-l'Avion
-Reininger Ash Hollow syrah
-Ravenswood Belloni zin
-Parable shiraz
-Testament shiraz
-Onkaparinga grenache
And even ports!
-l'Avion
-Reininger Ash Hollow syrah
-Ravenswood Belloni zin
-Parable shiraz
-Testament shiraz
-Onkaparinga grenache
And even ports!
+1 on the Ash Hollow. A really good American syrah.
...but I'd ditch the l'Avion.
+1 on the l'Avion.
quote: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:
-l'Avion
-Reininger Ash Hollow syrah
-Ravenswood Belloni zin
-Parable shiraz
-Testament shiraz
-Onkaparinga grenache
And even ports!
Thanks for the tip on the Ash Hollow. I picked up three.
agreed on the ash hollow. just grabbed the last 3 at the Brock St. store.
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.
quote: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.
Thanks for the info.
quote: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.
Edit: Upon reflection, that comment wasn't fair. It would go fantastically well with grilled dead cow or smoky BBQ ribs.
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
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.
I'm not sure about the incinerated cow, but smoked ribs or grilled horsemeat should pair well with this wine.
Steak tartare (horse or cow) might work as well.
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?