Eric White  
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9430
 | | 01-23-2008 01:50 PM |
| Just thought I'd check, and sure enough, it's up:
2005 Rhys Chardonnay, Alpine Vineyard, $49, alloc: 2
2005 Alesia Pinot Noir, Chileno Valley, $44, alloc: 2
2005 Alesia Pinot Noir, Falstaff Rd. Vineyard, $44, alloc: 3
2006 Alesia Pinot Noir, Falstaff Rd. Vineyard, $44, alloc: 3
2006 Alesia Pinot Noir, Green Valley, $44, allloc: 4
2005 Alesia Syrah, Fairview Ranch, $39, alloc: 4 | | | 2008: the end of an error |
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Seamus Campbell
Portland, Oregon
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 411
| | 01-23-2008 02:05 PM |
| Interesting. I haven't seen an email, but I've got an allocation of 0/2/3/3/4/4. I didn't expect to come off the waiting list for this release (I bought in a first-come-first-served window last year).
I'm really not sure if I can afford any more wine right now. | | | |
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jeffkahn
Happy Valley, PA
Grape Sorter
Posts: 399
| | 01-23-2008 02:12 PM |
| Is this another no-brainer? What are the thoughts on this one?
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J cocktosten
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 517
| | 01-23-2008 02:54 PM |
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| We bought last year - had some issues were eventually were resolved and were allocated 0/2/3/3/4/4 on this one. Depending on shipping costs will probably buy some but not all. | | | |
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Seamus Campbell
Portland, Oregon
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 411
| | 01-23-2008 02:55 PM |
| | Shipping is included in the prices Eric listed. | | | |
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ChillyWino
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1756
| | 01-23-2008 03:09 PM |
| | Is this first come first serve or are the allocation secure until a certain date? | | | |
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5751
| | 01-23-2008 03:12 PM |
| | Leaning towards a modest order. Perhaps 3 each of the '06 Green Valley and Falstaff. | | | |
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J cocktosten
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 517
| | 01-23-2008 03:20 PM |
| | I forgot that shipping was included - definitely encourages buying | | | |
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Seamus Campbell
Portland, Oregon
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 411
| | 01-23-2008 03:22 PM |
| | The newsletter calls it an allocation, but doesn't indicate FCFS or the end of the allocation window. | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9430
| | 01-23-2008 03:30 PM |
| Posted By ChillyWino on 01/23/2008 3:09 PM
Is this first come first serve or are the allocation secure until a certain date?
Secure until a certain date - though I am not certain what that date is (I had already asked Kevin in a thread on eBob, just waiting for a response). | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
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JimmyV
Central Connecticut
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5168
| | 01-23-2008 03:43 PM |
| | I have an offer and am going to have to pass. Mailers (we are really going to have to start calling them e-offers, or effers (first "e" is long)) are coming too fast and too furious. MacPhail and KB are around the corner. No room in the cellar or the bank account for everything. Let me know if you want my allocation (0/2/3/3/4/4). | | | Beta testing a new signature. | |
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David Spriggs
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 631
| | 01-23-2008 03:59 PM |
| I bought all of the Pinots and made a request for the Chard. Passed on the Syrah. The barrel tasting that I had there was one of the most amazing tastings I have ever had. Highly recommended for those who like cool climate wines - meaning if like acid in your wines then these really hit the spot.
These mailers are *really* hammering me. I'm going to have to pass on something.
-Dave-
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Seamus Campbell
Portland, Oregon
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 411
| | 01-23-2008 04:44 PM |
| | Allocations are good for two weeks. | | | |
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GreenDrazi
Atlanta, GA
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1761
| | 01-23-2008 07:27 PM |
| Posted By Seamus Campbell on 01/23/2008 4:44 PM
Allocations are good for two weeks.
Is this for certain? I just don’t see it in the email and I would love to wait until my next cc billing cycle.
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Seamus Campbell
Portland, Oregon
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 411
| | 01-23-2008 07:50 PM |
| | Kevin asserted that on eBob today. | | | |
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kevin baker
Grape Truck Driver
Posts: 28
| | 01-23-2008 09:27 PM |
| | looking for some chard if anyone is going to pass. email is wineismylife@mac.com. thanks! | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2133
| | 01-24-2008 01:11 AM |
| I ended up ordering 2 of each wine for a full case.....I have to start cutting somewhere!
Chris
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10807
| | 01-24-2008 01:31 AM |
| | Going to pass, the alesia wines I had most recently were horrid. Chileno valley.. shudder... | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12600
| | 01-24-2008 11:49 AM |
| | I would not say, horrid, for me but underwhelming. I guess I have 2 weeks to decide & open a few more bottles in the meantime... | | | |
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Budman
Philly Suburbs
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 23636
| | 01-24-2008 12:05 PM |
| | After much debate (with myself), I've decided to pass in favor of Rivers-Marie. It was one or the other. | | | |
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