Randy Wigginton  
Master of Wine
Posts: 10797
 | | 03-12-2008 03:52 PM |
| 2005 Altagracia @$95 2007 Sauvignon Blanc @$48 Anyone have thoughts on these wines? Any tasting notes?
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Daniel Bailey
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1476
| | 03-12-2008 04:04 PM |
| | I bought a case of the Sauvignon Blanc. IMO its a no brainer purchase every year. | | | |
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PourQue
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3506
| | 03-12-2008 09:13 PM |
| | I didn't get offered any SB ;( | | | |
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5751
| | 03-12-2008 11:58 PM |
| | I assume that we can pass this one without consequence? I wouldn't mind if I never got another Spring offer, but I am not sure that I am ready to walk away from the June offer. | | | |
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love_cab_chard 
Master of Wine
Posts: 12593
| | 03-13-2008 06:12 PM |
| | Pass. | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10797
| | 03-15-2008 09:39 AM |
| | Bought, am sharing much of it. As Dan says, the SB is outstanding. | | | |
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Vitis Vinifera
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 612
| | 03-26-2008 08:04 PM |
| Got this offer. Easy pass. Wish I made the salary where a $48 Sauv Blanc was a no-brainer. Interestingly, there was an insert where I could ask for additional allocations. The Cab was on it. I've never bought a bottle of their wine, but if I could jump right into a Cab allocation....well, I suppose I'd buy. | | | |
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5751
| | 03-26-2008 09:23 PM |
| Posted By Vitis Vinifera on 03/26/2008 8:04 PM Got this offer. Easy pass. Wish I made the salary where a $48 Sauv Blanc was a no-brainer. Interestingly, there was an insert where I could ask for additional allocations. The Cab was on it. I've never bought a bottle of their wine, but if I could jump right into a Cab allocation....well, I suppose I'd buy.
Are you new on the list? I jumped immediately into a Cab allocation (the Eisele comes in the next mailer), and I suspect that you will as well. Their SB is excellent, but hardly a no-brainer. I am passing this mailer by.
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Daniel Bailey
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1476
| | 03-27-2008 07:47 AM |
| | I lucked out: Araujo for the first time granted me an allocation of the Sauvignon Blanc in half bottles. Bought without hesitation the six half bottles offered me. As always, the Araujo will be my go to Sauvignon Blanc this summer. | | | |
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Vitis Vinifera
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 612
| | 03-27-2008 05:11 PM |
| | Dave, yes I'm new to the list. I think I've received a few mailers before, always their Sauv Blancs and fruity crap like olive oil, soap, and mega-overpriced vanity junk I have no use for (now honey?). If they'll offer me Cab, I'm game. I faxed in that increase allocation insert this morning, we'll see when the next mailer goes out if I'm in. | | | |
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5751
| | 03-27-2008 08:11 PM |
| | Oh good. You are in luck. If you skip the SB, then that will definitely affect future SB allocations, but it shouldn't affect your cab allocation. I wouldn't give the SB a second thought. If you are looking for a great California SB and want a label that will impress friends, then it is hard to beat. If the wine in the bottle is paramount, there are far better choices at lower price points elsewhere. | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10797
| | 03-27-2008 08:21 PM |
| | There is better SB from California? Who? | | | |
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Daniel Bailey
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1476
| | 03-27-2008 09:17 PM |
| Posted By Randy Wigginton on 03/27/2008 8:21 PM
There is better SB from California? Who?
There isn't. You could spend more if you wanted to - Lail, Vineyard 29, etc. - but year in and year out the Araujo is the best or near the best SB made in California. Araujo is a first class operation in all aspects. People drinking Araujo are hardly label drinkers. People with genuine familiarity of their products know that.
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5751
| | 03-27-2008 10:42 PM |
| Posted By Randy Wigginton on 03/27/2008 8:21 PM
There is better SB from California? Who?
Randy, elsewhere as in Loire. I actually like pulling out my Araujo olive oil at dinners with winelovers. The label is a nice conversation piece. Certainly not the best olive oil in my pantry though.
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Bob Bressler
Napa Valley
Wine Lover
Posts: 4889
| | 03-27-2008 11:48 PM |
| | The Araujo typically has a fair amount of Viognier which gives it a certain style. Good if you like that, not so good if you don't. My go-to SBs are Spottswoode and Selene. | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6156
| | 03-28-2008 01:28 AM |
| | Well I am game for a blind SB showdown. Loire & Cal..... :-) | | | |
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5751
| | 03-28-2008 06:40 AM |
| Cool. A throw down. Find some old (15+) California Chenin Blancs to round out the tasting. | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10797
| | 03-29-2008 09:32 AM |
| | Back in the day Chalone made some awesome chenin blancs. Lost a couple in the cellar; when I discovered them they were about 12 as I recall, and was stunning. | | | |
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pbubba
Midlothian, TX
Grape Destemmer
Posts: 57
| | 04-02-2008 12:25 PM |
| | Got to agree with Bob on Selene. Simply terrific. | | | |
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