Bob Bressler 
Napa Valley
Wine Lover
Posts: 4969
 | | 08-29-2006 08:25 PM |
| Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water....
2004 Harlan $350/750ml $750/magnum
2003 The Maiden $110/750ml
gulp. | | |
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MTPockets
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1840
| | 08-29-2006 08:28 PM |
| Yowsa, that hurts. | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10937
| | 08-29-2006 08:35 PM |
| Oh [censored]. Not sure that I'm going to stay on the list at those prices. Also, RMP has not reviewed the 2004 estate, the 2003 maiden only did 91-93.
Bob, did the mailer come already? Or is this from other sources? | | | |
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Bob Bressler
Napa Valley
Wine Lover
Posts: 4969
| | 08-29-2006 08:46 PM |
| In my mailbox today | | | |
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Robert Prosperino
Brewster, NY
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2483
| | 08-29-2006 08:53 PM |
| double gulp!
My allocation last year was 2 Estate, but only 1 Maiden. I have a feeling that the Maiden will be in short supply as it is priced at less than 1/3 the cost of the Estate.
I wonder if individuals on the list cut back on the Estate, but continue to order the Maiden? | | | |
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David Spriggs
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 647
| | 08-29-2006 09:20 PM |
| Quote:
2004 Harlan $350/750ml $750/magnum
2003 The Maiden $110/750ml
gulp.
Gulp is right. Wow! That's a serious amount of money. I'll have to think about what to do.
-Dave- | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6217
| | 08-29-2006 09:30 PM |
| So folks, do you think the new Screaming Eagle price influenced this large price hike or 2005 Bordeaux? | | | |
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JimmyV
Central Connecticut
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5251
| | 08-29-2006 09:31 PM |
| As Kramer said in the classic Sienfeld episode "Master of His Domain", when he slapped his money on the counter:
"I'M OUT!!" | | | Beta testing a new signature. | |
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skwid
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5452
| | 08-29-2006 09:44 PM |
| Quote:
So folks, do you think the new Screaming Eagle price influenced this large price hike or 2005 Bordeaux?
No, the Bordeaux pricing was out before the Screaming Eagle price hit the streets. However I believe that the 2005 Bordeaux and 2003 Screaming Eagle pricing did effect the 2004 Harlan pricing. | | | |
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Bob Bressler
Napa Valley
Wine Lover
Posts: 4969
| | 08-29-2006 10:10 PM |
| I have to say, though, Harlan probably has more wines on my 'Oh my God' list than anyone else. 1994, 1996, 1999, 2001 all are spectacular (and some would also add the 1997). Rounding just a little bit, that's like half their vintages? Don't be too hasty... | | | |
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JimmyV
Central Connecticut
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5251
| | 08-29-2006 10:18 PM |
| I know. But one more "Oh My God" line item on my Credit Card bill, and my wife will have me living in a van, down by the river. | | | Beta testing a new signature. | |
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Randy Sloan
St. Helena
Wine Drinker
Posts: 4021
| | 08-29-2006 10:20 PM |
| Quote:
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water....
2004 Harlan $350/750ml $750/magnum
2003 The Maiden $110/750ml
gulp.
Damn, we sure are reasonable, aren't we Bob?  | | | Randy Sloan<br>Match Vineyards | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10937
| | 08-29-2006 10:49 PM |
| DON'T GO GETTING ANY IDEAS, RANDY OR BOB!!!!  | | | |
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Blair Ridley
Wine Steward
Posts: 7719
| | 08-29-2006 11:21 PM |
| At these prices and with California wineries not dropping prices in (relatively) poor vintages, I'd expect nothing but 98-100 point experiences year in year out. Maybe I'm just a value hound or a point chaser (the former is probably closer to the mark). | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9627
| | 08-29-2006 11:37 PM |
| My mailer went right to the recycle bin. | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
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rickym13
los angeles
Wine Thief
Posts: 2935
| | 08-29-2006 11:48 PM |
| Quote:
My mailer went right to the recycle bin.
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wineismylife
Arlington, TX
Master of Wine
Posts: 12725
| | 08-29-2006 11:53 PM |
| Harlan can kiss my lily white... | | | Joe-----Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone. | |
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TBird
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Master of Wine
Posts: 10205
| | 08-30-2006 12:30 AM |
| what jimmy, eric and joe said. F 'em. | | | |
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scravis
Grape Stomper
Posts: 127
| | 08-30-2006 12:46 AM |
| Harlan Estate: WS 89-91. RMP not yet rated. Anyone know if Tanzer has rated? | | | |
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LC17SMP
Cypress, Ca.
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1055
| | 08-30-2006 01:06 AM |
| If I can get an '04 Estate from the same source as I got the '03 would someone allow me to piggyback or keep you on the list for another year? I will most likely just want 1 bottle of the estate. (wedding year) | | | LC17SMP | |
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