
Nice score, looks like a store-level markdown. Thanks for sharing and welcome to the board! 

quote:Originally posted by hare:
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?
quote:Originally posted by vijay:
2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes
on VSO this morning @ $66 per. Looks like they missed the 99 RP issued last month. This is now >$ 100 per on winesearcher (K&L).
quote:Originally posted by vijay:
2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes
on VSO this morning @ $66 per. Looks like they missed the 99 RP issued last month. This is now >$ 100 per on winesearcher (K&L).
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
point whores![]()
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quote:Originally posted by VinT:
point whores![]()
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quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:quote:Originally posted by vijay:
2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes
on VSO this morning @ $66 per. Looks like they missed the 99 RP issued last month. This is now >$ 100 per on winesearcher (K&L).
Love the community spirit on these boards. Thanks for the tip. I just picked up three bottles. I am happy (even though my wife won't be).
quote:Originally posted by vijay:
Not sure why you think they usually get the abv wrong, this is something they test every shipment. At any rate, we'll have to see what's labeled on the product when it is received.
PS:
http://forums.winespectator.co...6091161/m/1517005632
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
I suppose I'm officially a whore since I succumbed and bought the Bosquet.
quote:Originally posted by AML:
I haven't cracked...yet.
quote:Originally posted by mangiare:quote:Originally posted by AML:
I haven't cracked...yet.
I'm not even a huge fan of CDP (yet) but I'm sooooo weak.
quote:must...not...buy...99 point...wine...
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:must...not...buy...99 point...wine...
Well said captain Kirk, but logic would dictate that the value is well represented and the possibility of further improvemnet exist. Jim, it is your choice, and as your friend, it would be my suggestion that you yield to the masses and succumb to the fruit of the vine. Your friend.
Spock
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:must...not...buy...99 point...wine...
Well said captain Kirk, but logic would dictate that the value is well represented and the possibility of further improvemnet exist. Jim, it is your choice, and as your friend, it would be my suggestion that you yield to the masses and succumb to the fruit of the vine. Your friend.
Spock
quote:Dammit, Jim! I'm a doctor, not an ATM for those bureaucrats at the LCBO!!
You're right Bones. Steady as she goes, Mr. Sulu! We're not buying anything today!
quote:Originally posted by AML:quote:Originally posted by mangiare:quote:Originally posted by AML:
I haven't cracked...yet.
I'm not even a huge fan of CDP (yet) but I'm sooooo weak.
I've seen you posting that you've popped some very nice bottles, which are arguably some of the best examples of CdP. If you didn't like those, maybe it's not your cup of tea...
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
must...not...buy...99 point...wine...
quote:Originally posted by on the wine:quote:Originally posted by VinT:
must...not...buy...99 point...wine...
I can hear the chatter all the way to Vienna!
quote:
Negatory. I passed on it and my moratorium is intact.
quote:Originally posted by Robo Porker:
I have yet to taste any 2010s but in a hot and ripe vintage, I tend to stick to the traditional style of CDP made by some domaines.
Well done, Mimik.quote:Originally posted by Robo Porker:
I have yet to taste any 2010s but in a hot and ripe vintage, I tend to stick to the traditional style of CDP made by some domaines.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
Hey Robo. Time to get your anonymous butt to Toronto. Basecadet and I want to see your smiling face.
quote:Originally posted by vijay:Well done, Mimik.quote:Originally posted by Robo Porker:
I have yet to taste any 2010s but in a hot and ripe vintage, I tend to stick to the traditional style of CDP made by some domaines.
How hot was it really (relatively speaking)? The few reports I've read was that it wasn't as hot as 2009 but no sense in comparing vs a hot vintage to begin with.
The total amount of days during which temperatures were over 10 °C before 30 June is a good indicator of early or late vine growth. This total was 629 °C in 2010, compared with 831 °C in 2003 and 785 °C in 2007.
Source:
http://www.jancisrobinson.com/...cles/a201103211.html
quote:Originally posted by Robo Porker:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
Hey Robo. Time to get your anonymous butt to Toronto. Basecadet and I want to see your smiling face.
On my way in the very near future(Jan-Feb 2012)!
quote:On my way in the very near future(Jan-Feb 2012)!
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:quote:Originally posted by Robo Porker:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
Hey Robo. Time to get your anonymous butt to Toronto. Basecadet and I want to see your smiling face.
On my way in the very near future(Jan-Feb 2012)!
Cool. I know that will be the basis of another great offline.
Maybe a Rhone offline doing "the whole beast" (boar) at Beast? Just throwing it out there...![]()
quote:Originally posted by vijay:
2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes
on VSO this morning @ $66 per. Looks like they missed the 99 RP issued last month. This is now >$ 100 per on winesearcher (K&L).
quote:Originally posted by Fowler52:quote:Originally posted by vijay:
2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes
on VSO this morning @ $66 per. Looks like they missed the 99 RP issued last month. This is now >$ 100 per on winesearcher (K&L).
Attention Point Whores... 4 bottles at Oakville store (Whole Foods Plaza) Cornwall.
Chalk me up as one![]()
quote:this wine is not found in the system already....all snatched up by everyone here???
I won't mind taking one off anyone who is willing to share
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.
quote:Originally posted by Wine Canuck:
If any point whores missed out of the last CdP 2010 offers another one just came up on VSO; Domaine de La Charbonnière Les Hautes Brusquières Cuvée Spéciale Châteauneuf-du-Pape
RP 96, $56
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:
Yeah, I just saw this, BUT, is this going to be another monster fruit bomb in the style that Parker (but not some of the rest of us) likes so much?
quote:Originally posted by Wine Canuck:quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:
Yeah, I just saw this, BUT, is this going to be another monster fruit bomb in the style that Parker (but not some of the rest of us) likes so much?
Probably, being 15% alcohol. I'm passing. Donjon was 14% and Bosquet des Papes was reported between 13.5% - 14.5%.
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by Wine Canuck:quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:
Yeah, I just saw this, BUT, is this going to be another monster fruit bomb in the style that Parker (but not some of the rest of us) likes so much?
Probably, being 15% alcohol. I'm passing. Donjon was 14% and Bosquet des Papes was reported between 13.5% - 14.5%.
Thanks! I kind of figured that, but appreciate the feeback from those with more CdP experience. I think I lean more towards the traditional styles. The search for older bottles continues.... Cheers,
quote:Originally posted by futronic:
If you read this story in The Star, it lists other outlets that will have the wine. I'd suggest calling the store to determine when the beer will be released and get in line well before the store opens.
quote:Originally posted by vijay:
There's a nice 4x750mL pack of Beaus for $24 out right now that might be a suitable QPR substitute for the holiday.
quote:Originally posted by Wine Canuck:
Has anyone noticed that Chateau Pipeau 2010 has already been on store shelves for a few weeks now? It's now a vintages essential. Seems strange to me that a reputable 2010 is already out, but I guess with an early drinking wine like that they push it down the pipeline quickly.
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:
Ok, this is off topic, and an availability alert, and yes it's south of the boarder, but given the 24 or 36 bottle allotments in classics, here:
2009 DRC Richebourg only $1498 USD
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
The lcbo is selling mags of 1982 Dom Pérignon Oenotheque Rose for the wicked price of $6,763.95 a bottle. Available from Wine Consignors for $1,480 a bottle and a place in Europe for $2,800. $5,300 over priced may be a new record...
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:
i've had a few since release and each time i have they've got increasingly closed. Not to deter you to try, but at least give it a good decant. I'm getting more, but not going to touch them for a few years before trying again.
quote:Originally posted by on the wine:
I opened a bottle of the 07 Vajra Albe a couple of weeks ago and found the fruit was dull and fading. Not sure if it was closing down or just a corked bottle. I'm wondering if it's the former because of vinoevelo's experience above and a couple of other comments in a similar vein on Cellartracker.
It would be good to know if it is shutting down because I just bought some more at the new improved price.
quote:Originally posted by on the wine:
I opened a bottle of the 07 Vajra Albe a couple of weeks ago and found the fruit was dull and fading. Not sure if it was closing down or just a corked bottle. I'm wondering if it's the former because of vinoevelo's experience above and a couple of other comments in a similar vein on Cellartracker.
It would be good to know if it is shutting down because I just bought some more at the new improved price.
quote:Originally posted by Darcy:
My experience with the 2005 was that it really benefitted from a slow ox. I tend to give both the '05 & '07 a good 1-2 hrs standing upright in bottle, and then another 1-2 hrs in decanter. I've also slow ox'd it in the fridge -- in a Grolsch swing top bottle with about half a cm of air space. Come back to it in 2-4 weeks and you'll get great aromatics and very approachable fruit.
quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:
"Finally" got the three bottles of 2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes I ordered in November from VSO.
Opened the box and discovered three bottles of the 2009 and not the 2010. Sigh.
quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:
"Finally" got the three bottles of 2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes I ordered in November from VSO.
Opened the box and discovered three bottles of the 2009 and not the 2010. Sigh.
quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:
"Finally" got the three bottles of 2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes I ordered in November from VSO.
Opened the box and discovered three bottles of the 2009 and not the 2010. Sigh.
Just got off the phone with Vintages and, you guessed it, my options are to keep the wine or return it and get my money back. To make matters worse, they insisted that the vintage I ordered from VSO was the 2009 and not the 2010 and that if the VSO site stated it was the 2010, then that was a mistake.
Sooo, am I crazy or did others order and receive the 2010 vintage???![]()
quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:
"Finally" got the three bottles of 2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes I ordered in November from VSO.
Opened the box and discovered three bottles of the 2009 and not the 2010. Sigh.
Just got off the phone with Vintages and, you guessed it, my options are to keep the wine or return it and get my money back. To make matters worse, they insisted that the vintage I ordered from VSO was the 2009 and not the 2010 and that if the VSO site stated it was the 2010, then that was a mistake.
Sooo, am I crazy or did others order and receive the 2010 vintage???![]()
quote:Originally posted by Jcamp:quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:
"Finally" got the three bottles of 2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes I ordered in November from VSO.
Opened the box and discovered three bottles of the 2009 and not the 2010. Sigh.
Just got off the phone with Vintages and, you guessed it, my options are to keep the wine or return it and get my money back. To make matters worse, they insisted that the vintage I ordered from VSO was the 2009 and not the 2010 and that if the VSO site stated it was the 2010, then that was a mistake.
Sooo, am I crazy or did others order and receive the 2010 vintage???![]()
Just checked...got the 2010. Do you have an invoice with the vintage...not that it would change any minds.
quote:Originally posted by futronic:
Bruce,
You could log onto VSO and look at your order history. Print out the invoice from there and see what it reads.
quote:Originally posted by Chard:
2009 Antinori Solaia is currently $200 at my LCBO and the 2009 Sassicaia is $140.
Might be pulling the trigger on these.
quote:Originally posted by Chard:
2009 Antinori Solaia is currently $200 at my LCBO and the 2009 Sassicaia is $140.
Might be pulling the trigger on these.
quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by Chard:
2009 Antinori Solaia is currently $200 at my LCBO and the 2009 Sassicaia is $140.
Might be pulling the trigger on these.
And which LCBO might that be, exactly?![]()
quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by Chard:
2009 Antinori Solaia is currently $200 at my LCBO and the 2009 Sassicaia is $140.
Might be pulling the trigger on these.
And which LCBO might that be, exactly?![]()
Planning on taking a little trip "down the road"?
quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by Chard:
2009 Antinori Solaia is currently $200 at my LCBO and the 2009 Sassicaia is $140.
Might be pulling the trigger on these.
And which LCBO might that be, exactly?![]()
Planning on taking a little trip "down the road"?
No, no, not at all, I'm just curious, really!Why do you ask?
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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!
quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
Vijay, I got your back![]()
quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
Yeah chard. Pray tell us where you got them bottles. Otherwise the toronto wine cru and their posse may have to kill ya!![]()
Vijay, I got your back![]()
quote:Originally posted by Chard:quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
Yeah chard. Pray tell us where you got them bottles. Otherwise the toronto wine cru and their posse may have to kill ya!![]()
Vijay, I got your back![]()
Bring it, you won't get past the Tri Cities as my K-W posse will intercept.
WEST SIDE forever!
Fanshawe Road LCBO in London, I will post all sale items tonight.
quote:Originally posted by Dave Canada:quote:Originally posted by Chard:quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
Yeah chard. Pray tell us where you got them bottles. Otherwise the toronto wine cru and their posse may have to kill ya!![]()
Vijay, I got your back![]()
Bring it, you won't get past the Tri Cities as my K-W posse will intercept.
WEST SIDE forever!
Fanshawe Road LCBO in London, I will post all sale items tonight.
We got your back Chard![]()
quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:
What is this, West Side Story??
quote:Originally posted by Mimik:quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:
What is this, West Side Story??
More like Brokeback Mountain.![]()
quote:Originally posted by Fowler52:
As of noon today at Trafalger & Dundas Oakville (1 bottle) in clearance.
- L'Aventure Estate Cuvée 2009 $60
quote:Originally posted by vijay:quote:Originally posted by Fowler52:
As of noon today at Trafalger & Dundas Oakville (1 bottle) in clearance.
- L'Aventure Estate Cuvée 2009 $60
but it was released at $58!!![]()
quote:Originally posted by on the wine:
More 20% markdowns at the Laird St Vintages store:
2009 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Calcaire (December ISD) $28.50
2010 Shafer Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch $48.30
2010 Orin Swift The Prisoner $38.50
2006 Clarendon Hills Grenache Onkaparinga ($56 - double markdown from $90)
2007 Badia a Passignano Chianti Riserva $34.50
2008 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabajà $54.50
2007 Domaine Tortochot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques $57
2009 Domaine de la Vielle Julienne CdP $56
There were also a lot of low end bordeaux from 2006 and 08 which I did not take note of.
quote:Originally posted by 7smcb:
The VSO reductions mentioned previously are now showing up as "bin ends" on the site - 138 products...
quote:2009 Grand Veneur La Fontaine Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc $41 (reduced in stages from $65)
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:2009 Grand Veneur La Fontaine Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc $41 (reduced in stages from $65)
I snagged a few based on the comments and price. The release price in the US was $55.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:2009 Grand Veneur La Fontaine Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc $41 (reduced in stages from $65)
I snagged a few based on the comments and price. The release price in the US was $55.
quote:Originally posted by Darcy:
If those clowns at the LCBO had any respect for us on the forum, they'd thank people like onthewine and vijay for posting about price reductions. The Grand Veneur sold out in a day. Coincidence? I think not. Those 2 guys do more to move wine than any silly LCBO marketing gimmicks.
quote:Originally posted by on the wine:
A number of prices at VSO are dropping. The best deals for me are:
- 2009 Grand Veneur La Fontaine Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc $41 (reduced in stages from $65)
- 2005 Vall Llach Idus @$49 (started out at $75)
- 2006 Joan Simó Vinyes Velles Les Eres @$35 (used to be $49)
quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:2009 Grand Veneur La Fontaine Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc $41 (reduced in stages from $65)
I snagged a few based on the comments and price. The release price in the US was $55.
Me too - look Dok, I finally got some good, affordable Rhone whites!!
Also grabbed some Charter Oak zins - cellartracker says they're great - and a couple of Spaniards
quote:Originally posted by Greg H:
Nicos sure grabbed a lot of select wines .... damm ... :-)
Greg
quote:Originally posted by vijay:
More items added to the VSO bin ends:
2007 San Felice Pugnitello
WAS: $50.00 NOW: $37.25 SAVE $12.75 (26%)
2006 Viberti Buon Padre Barolo
WAS: $49.00 NOW: $36.75 SAVE $12.25 (25%)
2009 Outpost Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
WAS: $99.00 NOW: $74.25 SAVE $24.75 (25%)
There are more than these, just look for any products in the Bin Ends section with no vintage or associated writeup. You might have to do some digging to find out what the vintage is.
quote:Originally posted by vijay:
More items added to the VSO bin ends:
{SNIP}
There are more than these, just look for any products in the Bin Ends section with no vintage or associated writeup. You might have to do some digging to find out what the vintage is.
quote:Originally posted by Darcy:quote:Originally posted by vijay:
More items added to the VSO bin ends:
{SNIP}
There are more than these, just look for any products in the Bin Ends section with no vintage or associated writeup. You might have to do some digging to find out what the vintage is.
Ouch. The 2009 Mt Veeder Cab is also 37.25 down from $50. I think I have 6 bottles. Are there any stores that will do a credit adjustment w/ original receipt?
quote:Originally posted by vijay:
As of Monday, 2009 Zind-Humbrecht Calcaire Gewurtz reduced from $30 to $25.
quote:Originally posted by vijay:
Prices recently have been pretty outrageous for new items being added so a 25% discount might only be getting the price down to fair market value and not really be a deal. Best to cross reference with prices from other markets.
quote:Originally posted by 7smcb:quote:Originally posted by vijay:
Prices recently have been pretty outrageous for new items being added so a 25% discount might only be getting the price down to fair market value and not really be a deal. Best to cross reference with prices from other markets.
Good advice - but there are some genuine bargains. The best US price for 2008 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello is presently $57 - now marked down on VSO to $38. Hard to beat - unless you've already bought it from VSO...
I think it's no VSO for any of us after this. I noticed that nothing new has been offered on VSO since Oct 17th. Perhaps they are shutting it down as yetquote:Originally posted by Darcy:
No more VSO for me. What's the point if there's an 80% chance the product will end up on sale?!