rjs3
NJ
Barrel Filler
Posts:1124
 | | 03/30/2006 6:04 PM |
| | I got an email yesterday that they were running low b/c production was less than in previous years. I replied right away, but don't know if I got any. | | | |
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Binski
South Bay
Grape Fermenter
Posts:457
| | 03/31/2006 5:00 AM |
| | I talked to Ridge today and they told me that production was a little bit lower than 2004, maybe 2000 cases less. But they are selling out as of this week. I was told that the hype for 2005 is real and looks like this might be the best Monte Bello in the last 10 years. I was offered 6 bottles and I have been buying since 1999. I never can remember when Monte Bello sold out. If you can get it, get it! | |
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ChillyWino
Barrel Racker
Posts:1701
| | 03/31/2006 12:53 PM |
| They are completely sold out. I was able to get my order in just before they ran out. My plan was to get more as we got married just down the coast from there in 2005. Guess that's what I get for waiting. Here are quotes from a couple emails I exchanged with them.
"you are correct- it is no longer available as we are sold out as of yesterday - March 29th."
"We've had to turn away many customers. No wine to sell! " | | | |
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JonesWineNo1
Sommelier
Posts:8568
| | 03/31/2006 6:39 PM |
| | Montebello futures are currently available through Berry Brothers | | | |
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rjs3
NJ
Barrel Filler
Posts:1124
| | 03/31/2006 6:45 PM |
| | In my email box this morning was an email that they put in my order for 6 bottles. | | | |
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Stefania Wine
San Jose, CA
Grape Puncher
Posts:725
| | 04/03/2006 5:32 PM |
| | I got 12 | |
Paul Romero - Owner/Winemaker Stefania Wine
www.stefaniawine.com | |
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Dave Tong
Santa Clara, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1335
| | 04/03/2006 6:08 PM |
| Sold out? Holy Anna. They never sell out before May!
Damn. I was going to buy a case once I'd got my tax refund. Been too busy to sort it out.
Oh well, maybe two years from now someone will be kind enough to trade some for my 01s, 02s and 03s. | |
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Dave Tong
Santa Clara, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1335
| | 04/05/2006 6:36 PM |
| Woo Hoo! Ridge contacted me and offered me six bottles!
Now that's what I call customer service. | |
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Binski
South Bay
Grape Fermenter
Posts:457
| | 04/06/2006 6:01 AM |
| | I know that alot of the wine is allocated to futures, but how much is put aside for Retail? Selling out 2 months before the final blend is even in bottle. I know that there were a lot of talk about 2005, but this is really wierd. Are they pushing the Collectors program? or are they in trouble? | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts:12501
| | 04/06/2006 11:35 AM |
| | It is all over in retail, they make a lot of wine. But, you will pay more for it. Are they in trouble?!? - that depends, how old is Draper, how much does he have left in him? But, I am sure someone is in training. At $65.00 still, today - a given. Classy wine, classy people, classy cust service. Such an easy buy as far as I am concerned. | | | |
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Winegeek
San Francisco
Grape Puncher
Posts:778
| | 04/06/2006 12:46 PM |
| Quote:
are they in trouble?
Hardly. For the last 20 years Ridge has been owned by a Japanese health care company, Otsuka Pharmaceutical.
Richard | | | |
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Dave
Wine Thief
Posts:2899
| | 04/06/2006 1:48 PM |
| | Overwhelming demand for one's product sometimes can be a good thing. | | | |
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skwid
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5452
| | 04/06/2006 2:44 PM |
| | A friend of mine was asking if I got any of this and I said "yes, but just a six pack". I normally purchase 375s, mags and 3L too. She replied that she thought the shortage could be caused by one of two things, their new "Monte Bello collectors club" or the fact that Ridge can now sell to New York directly which they had not been able to do until about three months ago. | | | |
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Dave
Wine Thief
Posts:2899
| | 04/06/2006 3:00 PM |
| | The same thing happened with the 1985 Ridge Monte Bello. It was highly touted by Draper and the critics and it was from a vintage that was thought to be the best since 1970. I disappeared within days of release. My guess is that the 2006 will be available in May next year. | | | |
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Al_ksyrah
Barrel Filler
Posts:1046
| | 04/06/2006 3:23 PM |
| I think it was a combination of factors. The supply is down a bit. The demand is higher because of buzz about the vintage, the various wine boards helping to spread that buzz, and the comparatively low price making it attractive to new buyers who read about the wine on the boards. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think the boards played a role.
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kevin baker
Grape Sorter
Posts:285
| | 04/06/2006 8:50 PM |
| | wait listed for 6 - i missed it by a day or two | | | |
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Dave Tong
Santa Clara, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1335
| | 01/07/2008 9:04 PM |
| I heard that IWC raved about it before Xmas, though I haven't been able to find a review yet.
Now I need to start thinking about whether I'm in for the 07. Money's getting pretty damn tight these days  | |
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Dave
Wine Thief
Posts:2899
| | 01/07/2008 10:36 PM |
| Here you go:
Deep ruby. Explosively perfumed nose offers a profound bouquet of ripe cherry, blackcurrant, yellow rose, Asian spices and vanilla bean; you could use this for incense. Deep and sweet but remarkably precise, offering powerful dark berry and kirsch flavors supported by substantial, velvety tannins. The fruit plows through the finish with superb energy, depth and clarity, fully absorbing the tannins. A big but wonderfully balanced example of Monte Bello, and sure to reward extended cellaring. 95pts
I am cutting back on cabs too. Ridge MB will be the last one standing. | | | |
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Dave Tong
Santa Clara, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1335
| | 03/04/2008 6:19 PM |
| UPS.com says my six pack was signed for this morning.
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j1mmy
Grape Truck Driver
Posts:36
| | 03/04/2008 9:43 PM |
| At the risk of hearing a resounding "too bad", are their any Pennsylvania residents that have figured out to logistically participate in the monte bello program. I know there are third party shippers but arranging this with such lead time seems tricky. Thanks for thoughts!
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