Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts:9259
 | | 01/22/2008 9:48 AM |
| I didn't get a notification via email, but ordering is up and open for business at their web site. My allocation:
(2) 2006 Sonoma Coast @ 30ea
(2) 2006 Summa @ $40ea
(1) 2006 Summa Old Vine @ $60
(3) 2006 Occidental Ridge @ $40ea
(2) 2006 Willow Creek @ $40ea | | | |
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Budman
Master of Wine
Posts:11879
| | 01/22/2008 10:26 AM |
| | Same allocation here. | | | |
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kimber
Grape Fermenter
Posts:671
| | 01/22/2008 12:29 PM |
| | My first time on the list. Is this a no-brainer? From reading ebob, sounds like it. I have never tried a R-M and I'm quite sure I signed up only because I'm a lemming. | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts:9259
| | 01/22/2008 12:35 PM |
| | Yep, it is a no-brainer. | | | |
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kimber
Grape Fermenter
Posts:671
| | 01/22/2008 12:48 PM |
| | Thanks, Eric. One last question....would you compare them in style to any other producers? | | | |
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JimmyV
Central Connecticut
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5112
| | 01/22/2008 12:53 PM |
| I agree that it is a no brainer, but perhaps I don't have a brain. I'll probably come to regret this, but my buying strategy for 2008 is to drop wines that offer small allocations and focus more on wines that I can buy in larger volume. I am constantly frustrated by the "last bottle" syndrome, and when you only get one or two bottles of something, you are down to your "last bottle" very quicky. In the case of the Old Vines here, you are down to it immediately. So if anyone wants to add to their allocation by taking mine, or if anyone wants to try this for the first time, let me know. I will PM my log-in information and you can fill everything out, using your credit card and shipping info. This is really good stuff, but my desire to avoid singletons and doubletons leaves me with little choice. It is still only January and I refuse to break my New Year's resolution so soon. | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts:10803
| | 01/22/2008 12:58 PM |
| I'll probably come to regret this, but my buying strategy for 2008 is to drop wines that offer small allocations and focus more on wines that I can buy in larger volume. I am constantly frustrated by the "last bottle" syndrome, and when you only get one or two bottles of something, you are down to your "last bottle" very quicky. In the case of the Old Vines here, you are down to it immediately.
I was just typing a similar post. I find 1 or 2 bottles of any one wine frustrating for the reason Jimmyv states above.
Not to rip solely on Rivers-Marie as they are only one of many producers going down that route. In fact it is a pretty long list. I won't play no matter how much I like the wines. | | | |
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Dave
Wine Thief
Posts:2899
| | 01/22/2008 1:55 PM |
| | I am of course buying every bottle offered, but I agree with the prior two posts. Rivers-Marie and Alban are the only wineries that I still buy from that offer less than 3 bottles per wine. With Rivers-Marie it is especially painful. I bought 3 bottles of the '02 and '03 Old Vines and 6 of the '04. The last two vintages it has been 1 bottle per. In their case, they are dealing with overwhelming demand (after the Burghound reviews) by giving everyone the same allocation. It is hard to fault them for that. My guess is that unless production increases they will still have a 5-10 year waiting list. | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts:9259
| | 01/22/2008 2:04 PM |
| | With such a small production of the OV (62 cases I believe) one bottle is a whole lot better than none, and I am plenty happy to have it. When there isn't enough to go around, what's a producer to do? | | | |
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Dave
Wine Thief
Posts:2899
| | 01/22/2008 2:18 PM |
| | They can react either by giving 54 bottle allocations to the early adapters (like KB) or by spreading it out equally as far as it can reach. I am not surprised that Thomas Brown took the latter approach. I certainly understand that argument of rewarding your early supporters, but it's sort of nice to give everyone a chance to try a sought after wine. He has certainly been generous in sharing the minuscule production of the '05 OV at tastings.  | | | |
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Elkiholic
New Hampshire
Grape Fermenter
Posts:467
| | 01/22/2008 2:32 PM |
| | Ordered my 10. This is the easiest one to tell my wife about... She loves RM pinot! | |
Mike Coutu
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts:12501
| | 01/23/2008 7:58 AM |
| | Taking my allocation. | | | |
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Budman
Master of Wine
Posts:11879
| | 01/23/2008 8:20 AM |
| I'm torn between R-M and Freeman. Neither will ship direct, unfortunately.
I can't afford both. Right now, I'm leaning toward R-M. | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15756
| | 01/27/2008 6:50 PM |
| My allocation on this wine is the same as most of you. I would like more but I'll buy what I can get (which I did last week).
One consilation is that I think these wines should sit for at least 18 months before opening.
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Dave
Wine Thief
Posts:2899
| | 02/27/2008 9:16 PM |
| | I walked into my office and found 3 boxes from Rivers-Marie stacked by my door. Oh happy day! | | | |
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Budman
Master of Wine
Posts:11879
| | 02/28/2008 4:30 AM |
| | Mine arrived at Crafty's house yesterday. | | | |
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Rob Kim
Las Vegas, Nevada
Grape Sorter
Posts:235
| | 02/28/2008 1:48 PM |
| Posted By Dave on 02/27/2008 9:16 PM
I walked into my office and found 3 boxes from Rivers-Marie stacked by my door. Oh happy day!
Three boxes!!! Someone has some love to share ...
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Rob Kim
Las Vegas, Nevada
Grape Sorter
Posts:235
| | 02/28/2008 1:49 PM |
| Posted By David Niederauer on 01/27/2008 6:50 PM
My allocation on this wine is the same as most of you. I would like more but I'll buy what I can get (which I did last week).
One consilation is that I think these wines should sit for at least 18 months before opening.
18 months ... I'd have to have amnesia in order to keep my hands off at least a couple of them ...
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