9/9/0/0 allocation for me.  I took it all.  It's getting very expensive but we love these wines.  However, shipping costs are appalling!  $61 for 18 bottles UPS ground  

     -Dave-

 

Yes from west coast to east coast $61 would be fine.  But I'm practically in their backyard.  OK....  Maybe I'm out of line.  That's $40/case... so that's not totally out of the correct range.  Yes, I'm happy they offer ground - I get it overnight that way!

    -Dave-

 

18/18/5/5

 

Anyone want a magnum at $230 for the SoCo or $260 for the Lauren?

Just a guess...and I'm not complaining in any way, because I could never afford David's allocation, but I suspect that Aubert uses a little bit of the Harlan mentality coupled with their guaranteed allocation. The more you ask for, the more they appreciate your tolerance for bigger allocations. Again, just a guess.  I am pretty sure that I introduced David to this wine when I brought a bottle of '01 Quarry to an off-line at Town Hall in 12/03.  If my memory is correct, then I have been on the list longer than he has, and have maxed out every offering. But I have never asked for more.  If he has been on for fewer years and gets a larger allocation, it is either because asking for extras boosts you up, or because Mark and Teresa have some kick-a$$ appliances in their house.  Or it could be that he has been on the list from day one. But the table-talk at Town Hall that night didn't seem to suggest that.

 

Again, no complaints or jealousy. I don't want his allocation. It would kill me.

You are spot on Jimmy!  It was at Town Hall.  I've always thought that Bob brought that bottle but I was obviously incorrect.  I remember I was sitting down at the other end of the table that you were and had to plead to get the bottle down to my end.  I remember that was the first time that I met Randy Sloan also.  He had this barrel sample of Cab that he had made that he "made" us all try.  The rest is history.      Thank you very much; I owe you bit time.  It has certainly become my favorite Chardonnay. 

I suspect you are correct about how I got this large of an offering.  The only time I "complained" to Teresa (by email) was when I wasn't offered any of the first Pinot.  Of course I hadn't been on the list that long (I didn't sign up until after that Town Hall dinner) and I asked nicely if I could get one never really expecting a yes (and indeed I didn't get one...  and thank you Augie Hug for my first taste of that Mag).  

Indeed I have taken everything they have ever offered.  This will be the first time I will not take it all.  I'll buy all the 750s but the premium on the Mags is a little more than I want to afford this year and I've got quite a few already from previous years.  I will buy a couple of Mags though.  It sure is hell on the cash flow though.

 

I've never met Mark or Teresa though I would love to one day (I've admired Marks work for a long time).  I guess they don't have any winery events.  How I got to this large allocation I have no idea really (do you suppose I have some sort of reputation of something) but I am sure happy with it.  Like you shared with me that night a Town Hall I love to share great wines.  Aubert is one of the very best because I have yet to pour anyone a glass (including many many Burgundian Crazies) that they haven't not just liked but loved!  It IMO is that good that better bottles are few and far between.