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

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.

Is this another no-brainer? What are the thoughts on this one?

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.

Shipping is included in the prices Eric listed.

Is this first come first serve or are the allocation secure until a certain date?

Leaning towards a modest order.  Perhaps 3 each of the '06 Green Valley and Falstaff.

I forgot that shipping was included - definitely encourages buying

The newsletter calls it an allocation, but doesn't indicate FCFS or the end of the allocation window.

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).

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).

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-

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.

Kevin asserted that on eBob today.

looking for some chard if anyone is going to pass. email is wineismylife@mac.com. thanks!

I ended up ordering 2 of each wine for a full case.....I have to start cutting somewhere!

Chris

Going to pass, the alesia wines I had most recently were horrid. Chileno valley.. shudder...

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...

After much debate (with myself), I've decided to pass in favor of Rivers-Marie. It was one or the other.