ChangeMe 
Grape Sorter
Posts: 307
 | | 11-15-2003 07:45 AM |
| is this wine a buy or a pass? have not heard much about them before. | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7103
| | 11-15-2003 04:13 PM |
| Buy, buy, buy. But that's just my opinion. Over on WS boards there are some detailed notes from some fellow Chicago folks whose TNs I respect. I haven't tried the 01, but I got a case of the 98. It was excellent, 91. And if that's what they can do in an off vintage, the 01s should be outstanding. I bought a case of the 01 just on the TNs of others. And the price is right IMO. | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas (pretty fall colors here)
Master of Wine
Posts: 11293
| | 11-15-2003 05:00 PM |
| VinoMe has a nice tasting note on the Neal Family website. | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7103
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts: 307
| | 11-15-2003 06:49 PM |
| thanks for the info cwg. i am thinking of a 6 pack or maybe more, what do you think? | | | |
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shaferguy91
Germantown TN
Wine Addict
Posts: 6918
| | 11-15-2003 08:05 PM |
| Shafergirl and I had a private tour and tasting this past week with Mark Neal and his winemaker. We tasted the 2003 Napa and 2003 Atlas Peak from the barrel, the 2002 cab from the barrel and the 2001 cab from a bottle. We rated all in the low to mid 90's. The price is in the $40's. We bought 6. | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7103
| | 11-15-2003 08:15 PM |
| Anthonyiez,
At $40 something per, I'd go for 12. Best QPR I've seen on a 2001 Cabernet. But then I've never tasted it.....
Like I said, I was really impressed with the 1998. | | | |
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TBird
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Master of Wine
Posts: 10199
| | 11-15-2003 08:50 PM |
| $40 is a good price? i'll be seeing 6-12 of these this evening then...thanks for the tip. i was gonna pass... | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7103
| | 11-15-2003 09:02 PM |
| Direct from the winery price is $45 IIRC. | | | |
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TBird
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Master of Wine
Posts: 10199
| | 11-15-2003 09:31 PM |
| schweeet!! i'm in at $40... | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7103
| | 11-15-2003 10:38 PM |
| Ok Tbird, I'll bite. Where did you find for $40? | | | |
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TBird
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Master of Wine
Posts: 10199
| | 11-15-2003 10:45 PM |
| our good buddy from wine spectator. highdesertwine. | | | |
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Dr_Tannin
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2498
| | 11-16-2003 03:13 AM |
| $45 does not include shipping ; If you're out of state, best deals are 6 and then 3 packs | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts: 307
| | 11-16-2003 02:27 PM |
| tbird, doesn't he have a web site? i can't remember the address  | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts: 307
| | 11-16-2003 02:29 PM |
| doh! never mind i just found it. | | | |
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SFbaybum
Monterey Bay, CA
Grape Sorter
Posts: 255
| | 11-17-2003 06:59 PM |
| my case I ordered from the winery a couple of months ago arrived via FedEx this morning. | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas (pretty fall colors here)
Master of Wine
Posts: 11293
| | 11-18-2003 01:14 AM |
| There are no more mags per Mark Neal. I asked..  | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9560
| | 11-18-2003 01:17 AM |
| Glad I got one | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
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wineismylife
Arlington, TX
Master of Wine
Posts: 12532
| | 11-18-2003 08:12 PM |
| I'm out of town (what's new?) but my office just told me there is a box on my desk from "Neal". I'm guessing I just received my half a case order. | | | Joe-----Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone. | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts: 307
| | 11-18-2003 10:47 PM |
| confirmed my order today  | | | |
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