rickym13 
los angeles
Wine Thief
Posts: 2935
 | | 09-18-2006 04:18 AM |
| just got e mail from paloma for 04' merlot
$54 each and 10% off for case
$45 each for syrah 6 btl limit
i am in for case of merlot but not too sure about the syrah...i think they got the fruit from somewhere else | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10937
| | 09-18-2006 04:35 AM |
| I won't receive my offering for another 45-60 days... I'll take whatever merlot is offered me at that time. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts: 19
| | 09-18-2006 06:15 PM |
| The syrah are estate grapes. Due to their deteriorating state and the difficultly of harvesting the vines, the syrah grapes were replanted with cabernet after 2005. The syrah is very limited and is actually the preferred wine by myself and friends who have had the opportunity to purchase it over the years. It is, however, unlike the highly concentrated fruit bombs currently in vogue from California which provide immediate gratification upon release. Paloma definitely has a cooler climate, more complex character that greatly rewards patience. These are wines that must be laid down for several years, but the weight and development taken on by the wine is always quite impressive. A couple of "old world"-oriented wine fanatic friends actually prefer Paloma as their favorite California syrah producer. Very highly recommended.
Steele | | | |
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rickym13
los angeles
Wine Thief
Posts: 2935
| | 09-18-2006 06:59 PM |
| steele - i thought last vintage was their last estate syrah? and they sourced the fruit from else where for this one?
let me know if i have this wrong.
thanks | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts: 19
| | 09-18-2006 08:04 PM |
| The 2004 syrah are from estate grapes - but I apparently was wrong in that this was the last year harvested before the cabernet replanting. I do vaguely remember reading somewhere that starting with the 2005 vintage Paloma will have a second lablel for non-estate grapes which will include a syrah with grapes sourced somewhere from Dry Creek. FYI, I am really looking forward to their cab - the remaining cabernet juice leftover from merlot blending and bottled separately in '01 was spectacular.
Steele | | | |
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scravis
Grape Stomper
Posts: 127
| | 09-18-2006 08:21 PM |
| How do you know that (45-60) days is the time frame? Are you a list 2 member? Last year "List 2" came to me on Sept 26th. I bought 6 bottles last year as a "List 2" member but not sure if that would put me up to "List 1" I really enjoy the Merlot so I will be buying. | | | |
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rickym13
los angeles
Wine Thief
Posts: 2935
| | 09-18-2006 08:35 PM |
| just faxed my order in for case of 04' merlot and 6 x 04' syrah | | | |
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kevin baker
Grape Truck Driver
Posts: 28
| | 09-18-2006 09:06 PM |
| how does paloma merlot compare with pride's? | | | |
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rickym13
los angeles
Wine Thief
Posts: 2935
| | 09-18-2006 09:15 PM |
| personally....i like paloma little better | | | |
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tgenn
Pleasanton, Ca.
Grape Sorter
Posts: 397
| | 09-20-2006 03:33 AM |
| Quote:
The 2004 syrah are from estate grapes - but I apparently was wrong in that this was the last year harvested before the cabernet replanting. I do vaguely remember reading somewhere that starting with the 2005 vintage Paloma will have a second lablel for non-estate grapes which will include a syrah with grapes sourced somewhere from Dry Creek. FYI, I am really looking forward to their cab - the remaining cabernet juice leftover from merlot blending and bottled separately in '01 was spectacular.
Steele
Starting in 2005, they will offer Palomita Syrah from purchased grapes. The cab will be great, but it will take the new vines a couple of years. | | | |
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Jaebster
Grape Picker
Posts: 24
| | 09-25-2006 09:36 AM |
| Anyone know which "list #" they're on? I don't know which I'm supposed to be on (probably the latter list) but I haven't gotten my mailer yet.  | | | |
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rickym13
los angeles
Wine Thief
Posts: 2935
| | 09-25-2006 04:32 PM |
| my friend is on their second tier and they have not received their e mail yet | | | |
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travelrep
Northern Virginia
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2150
| | 09-26-2006 02:18 AM |
| Not sure what tier I'm on but I got my fax from Paloma this past Saturday offering me a case of their '04 merlot. No syrah.
T-Rep | | | |
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tgenn
Pleasanton, Ca.
Grape Sorter
Posts: 397
| | 09-26-2006 04:43 AM |
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my friend is on their second tier and they have not received their e mail yet
I understand production was down significantly over '03 (but quality was up). Tier 1 people will need to pass in order for Paloma to get very far with the Tier 2 list this year. | | | |
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rickym13
los angeles
Wine Thief
Posts: 2935
| | 09-26-2006 06:03 AM |
| Quote:
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my friend is on their second tier and they have not received their e mail yet
I understand production was down significantly over '03 (but quality was up). Tier 1 people will need to pass in order for Paloma to get very far with the Tier 2 list this year.
that is exactly what they told me few weeks ago | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7124
| | 09-27-2006 01:53 AM |
| Bought a case of the 2001 and 2002 and still haven't gotten the mailer. | | | |
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scravis
Grape Stomper
Posts: 127
| | 09-27-2006 02:48 AM |
| I contacted them yesterday and Barbara quickly replied. My order form definitely said "List 2" last year and I was allocated 6 bottles, and I bought them all. This year I am apparently on "List 3" which is the next one to be released and will still be allocated 6 bottles, if there is any left. I'm not sure if the list numbers changed, but if I can get 6 bottles I will be happy. | | | |
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Marco
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2088
| | 10-09-2006 05:49 PM |
| Got the e-mail offer yesterday and I'll be ordering today. Don't want to miss out on this one. | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6217
| | 10-09-2006 07:14 PM |
| got my "list 2" yesterday. pass. | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2186
| | 10-09-2006 07:19 PM |
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got my "list 2" yesterday. pass.
Same here.....not because I don't like the wine...but simply because I've bought too much in the last two months.
Chris | | | |
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