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sydthesquidMember

Hi. I'm brand new to this...so bear with me.

I've recently been getting into wines and have ended up on several (actually, more than several, but don't tell my wife) mailing lists and I ahve some questions.

For instance...

Kistler allocated me 2 Chardonnays in 18 and 12 bottle allocations and a pinot in a 12 bottle allocation. Now, what are the ramifications of not buying all of it? Do I get dropped? I've had a bottle of the Chardonnay and think it is great...but we're talking 3 grand here.

Shafer...why would I want to order from them when the merlot and Relentless is readily available - and cheaper if you add in shipping - locally?

9/12/052:17 PM

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pyangMember

Most wineries will use your purchase history to determine future allocations.

Being on the mailing list, you also get invited to special events at the winery, some at no cost and some at additional charge.

Shafer has a differentdifferent list for their Hillside Select. Depending on who you ask, buying from the regular list may or may not benefit your position on their HS list.

Buying from winery mailing list will typically (not always) allow you to secure a certain amount of wine on every vintage, even if it got scored 100 points from Laube or Parker. Buying form retail is a more speculative proposition for high scoring wines.

9/12/052:26 PM

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sydthesquidMember

Does this mean that Kisler will simply allocate me less and not give me access to their smaller runs...or cut me off if I don't buy 'enough' each time?

9/12/052:58 PM

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pyangMember

Someone that's on the Kistler list can give you the most accurate answer.

From what I know, unless you order everything, you won't get to sniff the single vineyard Pinot as well as the small producution Chards they make.

Just by buying some, I can't imagine they will cut you from the mailing list, but I could be wrong.

9/12/053:09 PM

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sydthesquidMember

Thanks, Pyang

How can I get a bottle of the neal to try here in NYC?

9/12/053:17 PM

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bsquadMember

I got a bottle of the 2002 Neal Cabernet at (America's Wine Shop). It's on 3rd Ave. and 28th St. in Manhattan.

9/12/053:36 PM

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pyangMember

Just in case you are not aware, winesearcher.com is a useful tool to find any wine you like to buy, locally or a land far far away.

From what I just pulled up on winesearcher.com, America's Wine Shop has it for $43.99, Rochambeau Wines has it for $44.99 and Sherry-Lehmann has it for $49.95.

9/12/053:38 PM

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sydthesquidMember

I'll check them out! I'm on 16th & 8th.

9/12/053:54 PM

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sydthesquidMember

pyang, thanks!

9/12/053:55 PM

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mwagner7700Member

quote:
Originally posted by pyang:
From what I just pulled up on winesearcher.com, America's Wine Shop has it for $43.99, Rochambeau Wines has it for $44.99 and Sherry-Lehmann has it for $49.95.

SH!T!!! And I paid what?!?!?!

9/12/054:09 PM

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pyangMember

Just charge it to Fred.

9/12/054:19 PM

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flubisMember

I signed up for Kistler last year. Got the same hostage mailer. 12 bottle minimum. I passed and have not recieved another mailer.

9/12/054:28 PM

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ekoostikMember

3 grand for chard and pinot from 1 producer

. Holy smokes they must only be after the RICH...

9/12/054:33 PM

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sydthesquidMember

At that rate I'll be the best-drinking homeless guy in NYC.

9/12/054:44 PM

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pyangMember

Much better than homeless guy in NYC without anything to drink.

9/12/054:47 PM

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liquidjoy65Member

Syd,

Get ahold of some winos and split the allocations on your mailing lists that you either a) don't want the full allocation, or b) can't afford the full allocation.

Oh, and don't hide it from your wife.

LJ

9/12/054:50 PM

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Francis123Member

@liquidjoy65 posted:
Syd,

Get ahold of some winos and split the allocations on your mailing lists that you either a) don't want the full allocation, or b) can't afford the full allocation.

Oh, and don't hide it from your wife.

LJ

Great advice, thanks.

1/28/234:56 AM

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MirkosMember

Mailing lists are long in the past now

1/28/231:48 PM

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evatraMember

Completely agree! That makes much more sense to use one of the modern business communicative channels like microsoft teams calling and reach a huge amount of customers at the same time.

1/28/231:48 PM

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