Couldn't resist denting the pocketbook even further:
3 x 2004 Harlan Estate
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quote:Originally posted by Bytown Rick:
From Laughing Stock Vineyards in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, on their way to me:
2012 Portfolio
2012 Blind Trust
2012 Syrah
Rick
quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:quote:Originally posted by Bytown Rick:
From Laughing Stock Vineyards in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, on their way to me:
2012 Portfolio
2012 Blind Trust
2012 Syrah
Rick
Did you notice that in the next release, Vintages is offering a limited supply of the 2012 Portfolio. I don't know what you paid but it is listed at $52.95.
In my experience, LCBO always levies a hefty mark up on BC wines.![]()
quote:Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:quote:Originally posted by Bytown Rick:
From Laughing Stock Vineyards in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, on their way to me:
2012 Portfolio
2012 Blind Trust
2012 Syrah
Rick
Did you notice that in the next release, Vintages is offering a limited supply of the 2012 Portfolio. I don't know what you paid but it is listed at $52.95.
In my experience, LCBO always levies a hefty mark up on BC wines.![]()
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:
QUESTION: I got an offer for 2009 Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz $55 USD., $48 for the 2008.
2009 looks like an off vintage for Barossa, but the WB Platinum Shiraz got a 93 from WS. At the price it seems worth trying a couple.
I don't buy enough Aussie shiraz to gauge this. I have liked the Platinum Shiraz in previous tastings but like it more at $55 than $100+.
What do you think? Paging VinT.
quote:Originally posted by Vino Me:
2 x 2010 Didier Dagueneau Pouilly-Fumé Silex @ $50
VM
quote:Originally posted by Eb56:
2011 DRC La Tache
quote:Originally posted by Danyull:quote:Originally posted by Eb56:
2011 DRC La Tache
You were DYING to post this I bet!
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quote:Originally posted by Parcival:
2011 Mark West Pinot -- to taste side-by-side with Eb56's La Tache!
quote:Originally posted by Parcival:
2011 Mark West Pinot -- to taste side-by-side with Eb56's La Tache!
quote:Originally posted by steve8:
2011 Venus La Universal, Montsant, Dido (red)
2010 Adega Dos Eidos, Albarino, Veigas de Padrinan
quote:Originally posted by dzitt:quote:Originally posted by steve8:
2011 Venus La Universal, Montsant, Dido (red)
2010 Adega Dos Eidos, Albarino, Veigas de Padrinan
Wait for next Saturday, you will save 10%![]()
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
I wish the LCBO would have such incentives.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
I wish the LCBO would have such incentives.
I find myself thinking "I wish" quite often when it comes to the LCBO.
quote:Originally posted by steve8:quote:Originally posted by dzitt:quote:Originally posted by steve8:
2011 Venus La Universal, Montsant, Dido (red)
2010 Adega Dos Eidos, Albarino, Veigas de Padrinan
Wait for next Saturday, you will save 10%![]()
Yesterday was 10% off for 3 bottles of Spanish wine.![]()
quote:Originally posted by Eb56:quote:Originally posted by Danyull:quote:Originally posted by Eb56:
2011 DRC La Tache
You were DYING to post this I bet!
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Was actually hoping for one of their more "affordable" wines to be honest.
quote:Originally posted by Machine:quote:Originally posted by Eb56:quote:Originally posted by Danyull:quote:Originally posted by Eb56:
2011 DRC La Tache
You were DYING to post this I bet!
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Was actually hoping for one of their more "affordable" wines to be honest.
Sell it and buy some of the 'cheapies'
quote:Originally posted by Eb56:quote:Originally posted by Machine:quote:Originally posted by Eb56:quote:Originally posted by Danyull:quote:Originally posted by Eb56:
2011 DRC La Tache
You were DYING to post this I bet!
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Was actually hoping for one of their more "affordable" wines to be honest.
Sell it and buy some of the 'cheapies'
Paying it forward.
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
1991 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series
quote:Originally posted by AllRed:
12 bottles and 2 mags of:
2012 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
quote:Originally posted by AllRed:
12 bottles and 2 mags of:
2012 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
quote:Originally posted by Parcival:
I didn't even know you could double up across the different offer descriptions.
quote:Originally posted by mangiare:
Did I miss something or did vinoevelo not post this week?
quote:Originally posted by Sharkey:quote:Originally posted by AllRed:
12 bottles and 2 mags of:
2012 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
So when is the Thomas / d'Yquem party?
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by mangiare:
Did I miss something or did vinoevelo not post this week?
Must have been the sinus infection. Anticipate double volume next week to make up.![]()
I went with the joe 5 pack.quote:Originally posted by Parcival:quote:Originally posted by AllRed:
12 bottles and 2 mags of:
2012 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
went the full case option.
I didn't even know you could double up across the different offer descriptions. Love this juice
quote:Originally posted by AllRed:quote:Originally posted by Sharkey:quote:Originally posted by AllRed:
12 bottles and 2 mags of:
2012 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
So when is the Thomas / d'Yquem party?
Come on up...we'll put something together!![]()
quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
2012 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills - 8 bottles and 2 mags (aka The Full Monty)
quote:Originally posted by Merengue:quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
2012 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills - 8 bottles and 2 mags (aka The Full Monty)
Half a case for me. First time buyer. Surprised and extremely happy that i was allocated.
quote:Originally posted by Danyull:quote:Originally posted by Merengue:quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
2012 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills - 8 bottles and 2 mags (aka The Full Monty)
Half a case for me. First time buyer. Surprised and extremely happy that i was allocated.
I'm still wavering between half case and the Full Monty.
quote:Originally posted by Merengue:
Half a case for me. First time buyer. Surprised and extremely happy that i was allocated.
quote:Originally posted by Merengue:
Half a case for me. First time buyer. Surprised and extremely happy that i was allocated.
quote:Originally posted by Sharkey:quote:Originally posted by Merengue:
Half a case for me. First time buyer. Surprised and extremely happy that i was allocated.
Just to clarify, since I've seen this mentioned multiple times, receipt of the post card is not the same as being allocated wine. The post card is simply an offer of sale. To my knowledge, it is first-come-first-served and not guaranteed.
quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:quote:Originally posted by Sharkey:quote:Originally posted by Merengue:
Half a case for me. First time buyer. Surprised and extremely happy that i was allocated.
Just to clarify, since I've seen this mentioned multiple times, receipt of the post card is not the same as being allocated wine. The post card is simply an offer of sale. To my knowledge, it is first-come-first-served and not guaranteed.
Do you know people that have been offered wine and not received it and/or had their check returned? I had always assumed (perhaps incorrectly) that he offered enough that he could fulfill the orders he received.
quote:Originally posted by Parcival:
WS - to your point, I think JT does try to fulfill requests he gets from his post card mail outs. I once got my check back ~2 weeks after receiving the card and still got my full requested allocation.
My hunch is that if you wait too long, he may run out. But, I don't think this is a Marcassin situation where you literally have to get your payment back in the mail within a day or two
That said, he seems like a good guy on the phone. Probably pretty easy to find out directly from him what the scoop is
quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
I had always assumed (perhaps incorrectly) that he offered enough that he could fulfill the orders he received.
quote:Originally posted by Red guy in a blue state:
Many offerings are just that - an offer to buy wine without a guaranteed allocation. Unless plainly indicated, I assume that it is first come first served and send off my order ASAP.
I ended up going with the Joe 5 pack.
At LWS I picked up:
02 Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Rare
11 Spottswoode cab
Waiting to fill out my KB single vineyard allocation.
quote:Originally posted by Foghorn Leghorn:
6 x 2012 Varner Bee Block Chardonnay
6 x NV Yalumba Museum Antique Tawny
1 x 2012 Schrader Colesworthy Magnum
quote:Originally posted by Sharkey:quote:Originally posted by Merengue:
Half a case for me. First time buyer. Surprised and extremely happy that i was allocated.
Just to clarify, since I've seen this mentioned multiple times, receipt of the post card is not the same as being allocated wine. The post card is simply an offer of sale. To my knowledge, it is first-come-first-served and not guaranteed.
quote:Originally posted by fusionstorm:
My full allocation of:
12 x 2012 Scarecrow M. Étain (6 pack & 3 of the 2 packs)
quote:Originally posted by Seaquam:
- 2006 Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite X3 (very surprised and happy that these were still available)
- 1995 Jacquesson Champagne Avize
quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:quote:Originally posted by fusionstorm:
My full allocation of:
12 x 2012 Scarecrow M. Étain (6 pack & 3 of the 2 packs)
Wow, going big!
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
A new Wolf 36" 6 burner gas stove for the cottage.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
A new Wolf 36" 6 burner gas stove for the cottage. Time to start entertaining up there again in the New Year. It's been too long since our last Wine Guy Weekend (WGW).
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
A new Wolf 36" 6 burner gas stove for the cottage. Time to start entertaining up there again in the New Year. It's been too long since our last Wine Guy Weekend (WGW).
Good to see you have your priorities in order. Insert envy emoticon here re: cooking on Wolf at the cottage!
The cottage wine guy weekends are great.
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Good God, man... good to see you posting! Where the hell have you been??
PH
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
A new Wolf 36" 6 burner gas stove for the cottage. Time to start entertaining up there again in the New Year. It's been too long since our last Wine Guy Weekend (WGW).
quote:Originally posted by redknife:
2008 J L Chave Hermitage Blanc
nice. awesome winequote:Originally posted by Seaquam:
- 2005 Cedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Champagne Blanc de Blancs La Bolorée X2
I was surprised to see this in my market. (For any locals seeing this, there's a small amount at the Cambie St store only.)
quote:Originally posted by Sharkey:quote:Originally posted by Parcival:
I didn't even know you could double up across the different offer descriptions.
Unless stated otherwise (like the strict case limit when the '08's were released), yes. At least, it better be yes, this year, if you get my drift.![]()
quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
2012 Rudius Bedrock Red Wine x3
2012 Rudius Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley x3
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
Final purchase of the vacay:
1989 Guasti Clemente Barolo
1974 Guasti Clemente Barolo
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
I've lost track of the number of bottles but I hope when you go through Customs you have the otw horseshoe properly inserted.
quote:Originally posted by VinT:quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
Final purchase of the vacay:
1989 Guasti Clemente Barolo
1974 Guasti Clemente Barolo
I've lost track of the number of bottles but I hope when you go through Customs you have the otw horseshoe properly inserted.
quote:Originally posted by Azwiese:quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
2012 Rudius Bedrock Red Wine x3
2012 Rudius Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley x3
I'm assuming you passed on Knockmore due to the price of the 3 pack minimum. Too bad. I would have gladly bought one, maybe two. But at 400$ for the 3 pack, something had to give.
quote:Originally posted by Azwiese:quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
2012 Rudius Bedrock Red Wine x3
2012 Rudius Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley x3
I'm assuming you passed on Knockmore due to the price of the 3 pack minimum. Too bad. I would have gladly bought one, maybe two. But at 400$ for the 3 pack, something had to give.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
I was out with the family doing some shopping this weekend and stumbled onto a new wine shop. Hipster selection overall with a big organic section but I did find some old friends:
2010 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru La Forest
2010 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
quote:Originally posted by mangiare:
2006 Jamet Cote Rotie 750mls and mags
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by Azwiese:quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
2012 Rudius Bedrock Red Wine x3
2012 Rudius Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley x3
I'm assuming you passed on Knockmore due to the price of the 3 pack minimum. Too bad. I would have gladly bought one, maybe two. But at 400$ for the 3 pack, something had to give.
Azwiese,
If you want any of my allocation, to include the Knockmore, let me know.
LCA wines. In the SoCo collection in Costa Mesa.quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
I was out with the family doing some shopping this weekend and stumbled onto a new wine shop. Hipster selection overall with a big organic section but I did find some old friends:
2010 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru La Forest
2010 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Very nice. What was the name of the shop?
quote:Originally posted by AllRed:
2 x N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée (last two of lot LLLHSM at the Naperville Vin Chicago)
1 x 1998 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut La Grande Dame
quote:Originally posted by billhike:
Hey- stay out of my store!![]()
quote:Originally posted by AllRed:quote:Originally posted by billhike:
Hey- stay out of my store!![]()
You had your chance!
quote:Originally posted by EMark:
3 X Patine 2012 Gap's Crown PN.
Anything made by Mike Smith must be checked out.
quote:Originally posted by Jorgerunfast:quote:Originally posted by EMark:
3 X Patine 2012 Gap's Crown PN.
Anything made by Mike Smith must be checked out.
Went on the website and couldn't find much about the style... any experience on this? Alcohol levels? Huge KB-style wine, or more restrained?
quote:Originally posted by BOMBA503:
Drank a 98 Grange a few months back. It was great but no where near peak. We all felt it needed a lot more time in the cellar. Hang onto that one.
quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:quote:Originally posted by BOMBA503:
Drank a 98 Grange a few months back. It was great but no where near peak. We all felt it needed a lot more time in the cellar. Hang onto that one.
Thanks Bomba! Based on some recent reviews, some have mentioned that it has entered a "dumb" phase, so I will sit tight, until it is safe to come out.
quote:Originally posted by JDWest:
4 x 2010 Dunn HM
2 x 2011 Dominus
6 x 2007 Pertimali Livio Sassetti
2 x 2005 Leo Poy
1 x 1999 Ridge Monte Bello
1 x 2004 Ridge Monte Bello
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:Originally posted by JDWest:
4 x 2010 Dunn HM
2 x 2011 Dominus
6 x 2007 Pertimali Livio Sassetti
2 x 2005 Leo Poy
1 x 1999 Ridge Monte Bello
1 x 2004 Ridge Monte Bello
Nice choices. All ought to be fantastic in due time.
quote:Originally posted by JDWest:
Looks like the LCBO got a relatively small allocation of the Dunn. Wanted to grab some before they disappeared. Fortunately Summerhill had them out early.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:quote:Originally posted by JDWest:
Looks like the LCBO got a relatively small allocation of the Dunn. Wanted to grab some before they disappeared. Fortunately Summerhill had them out early.
Over 800 bottles in current inventory. There never seems to be a huge urgency to grab the Dunn HM at the LCBO. They get plenty, and it doesn't disappear too quickly. And the price, while not cheap, is still not outrageously out of line with the US. Most US retailers have it for $90 = $100 CDN. Plus shipping, duty, hassle, yadda yadda... So I can live with $111 at the LCBO. I picked up a couple.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:quote:Originally posted by JDWest:
Looks like the LCBO got a relatively small allocation of the Dunn. Wanted to grab some before they disappeared. Fortunately Summerhill had them out early.
Over 800 bottles in current inventory. There never seems to be a huge urgency to grab the Dunn HM at the LCBO. They get plenty, and it doesn't disappear too quickly. And the price, while not cheap, is still not outrageously out of line with the US. Most US retailers have it for $90 = $100 CDN. Plus shipping, duty, hassle, yadda yadda... So I can live with $111 at the LCBO. I picked up a couple.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
Really more of a "what are you picking up?" post, since these were purchased between June and September, and I probably posted most of them when I first bought them.
But I did a Lewiston run today, which is always a bit like Christmas morning ("wow, my first Ornellaia!" and "wow, I don't even recall bidding on an Ornellaia!").
4 x 2002 Bollinger Grande Annee
1 x 1995 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia
2 x 1999 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino
2 x 2003 Domenico Clerico Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
1 x 2009 Podere Poggio Scalette Piantonaia Alta Valle della Greve IGT
1 x 2007 Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cote Blonde
2 x 1995 Chateau Pontet Canet
1 x 2000 Chateau Pontet Canet
1 x 2001 Chateau Pontet Canet
1 x 2002 Chateau Pontet Canet
1 x 2003 Chateau Pontet Canet
1 x 2004 Chateau Pontet Canet
1 x 2005 Chateau Pontet Canet
1 x 2006 Chateau Pontet Canet
1 x 2007 Chateau Pontet Canet
2 x 1987 Dunn Howell Mountain
1 x 1988 Dunn Howell Mountain 1.5L
1 x 2001 Dominus Estate
2 x 1998 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890
1 x 1999 Bodega Numanthia Termes Toro Numanthia
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
4 x 2002 Bollinger Grande Annee
1 x 1995 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia
2 x 1999 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino
1 x 2009 Podere Poggio Scalette Piantonaia Alta Valle della Greve IGT
1 x 2007 Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cote Blonde
quote:Originally posted by shavez:
2007 Costanti BdM Riserva
If anyone else is interested, Zachys has a great price on this right now ($59)...
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:Originally posted by shavez:
2007 Costanti BdM Riserva
If anyone else is interested, Zachys has a great price on this right now ($59)...
Wow! That is a great price. How do you get them here?
quote:Originally posted by BOMBA503:
2011 Paloma Spring Mountain Cabernet
They made some this year. Should be one of the better 11's. Available on their site now