Randy Wigginton  
Master of Wine
Posts: 10802
 | | 01-05-2008 06:36 PM |
| I've been working on finances, and was reviewing my purchases last year. I show Kistler on January 4th, Bressler on January 7th, Aubert on January 16th, August West on Jan 20th, Sloan on Jan 25th. Then coming shortly after, Saxum on February 2nd, Pride reserves on February 6th, Kosta Browne February 15th, Rhys on February 22nd. Then a nice break until Araujo on March 16, Herb Lamb March 18th, Alban March 28th. I can't look any farther, it is too depressing. Is everyone ready?  | | |
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Budman
Philly Suburbs
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 23633
| | 01-05-2008 07:04 PM |
| | Uh... January 4th is long gone. I didn't get a Kistler mailer, did you??? | | | |
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stemor
Collierville, TN
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5564
| | 01-05-2008 07:51 PM |
| I wouldn't be surprised if Kistler mailed their letters today, with an email blast on Monday ... if that's true, there's a chance that I'll be buying 100% of my allocation on that, Quilceda Creek, and possibly Bressler Pinot & Cab all on the same day (ouch!).
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9430
| | 01-05-2008 09:01 PM |
| | Shouldn't Realm be coming up soon too? | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5751
| | 01-05-2008 09:34 PM |
| Here is the way that I've fixed that little problem: Â Quilceda Creek on Jan 14 (3 bottles) Aubert on January 16th (no Quarry and Reuling)
Carlisle February 6
Rivers-Marie February 9 (will buy every bottle offered)
Kosta Browne February 15th
Rhys on February 22nd (no Alesia for me)
Araujo on March 16 (only 3 bottle of Estate)
Alban March 28th (will buy what's offered, but rumored to be very little)
It is not perfect, but it's much better than what I faced last year.
[Who am I kidding, edited to add Carlisle] | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12600
| | 01-06-2008 12:00 PM |
| Of the ones you mention, Randy, I only purchase Bressler, KB, & Rhys (may be). So, not that bad in my case.
Dave's list: only QC, & R-V. | | | |
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Drew
Sammamish, WA
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3230
| | 01-06-2008 12:10 PM |
| | You left off Bressler :-D | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10802
| | 01-06-2008 11:13 PM |
| Realm didn't sell anything last year, so I guess they will need to catch up.
I'm expecting Kistler will announce tomorrow. Bob only knows when Bressler is releasing.
I'm buying all the kistler - most of that going to others. All the Bressler, all going to me. All the Aubert, some to auction some for me. No August West, and probably no Sloan unless I decide to flip it. All the Pride reserves, half to auction.
I really need to cancel all the email offers. I find myself ordering, because the price is great. Then at the end of the month looking through my CC bill, I'm thinking "When am I going to drink all this wine? Why do I keep buying it?" Then the next email offer comes out... and I forget all about that. Geesh, I need therapy. | | | |
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stemor
Collierville, TN
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5564
| | 01-07-2008 02:32 AM |
| I'm expecting Kistler will announce tomorrow. ... I'm buying all the kistler
Ditto, and ditto. 2005 Vintage Spring Release is absolutely *not* the time to short your Kistler order. | | | Cheers, y'all | |
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scravis
Grape Stomper
Posts: 127
| | 01-10-2008 11:12 AM |
| | I am very curious as to how much Alban will offer. Been on the list for 5 years and it is one of my FAVORITES. | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7067
| | 01-10-2008 11:33 AM |
| | I did the QC for 6 plus a mag. Only others I'll do are Alban and Carlisle. Scaling way back this year..... | | | |
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juggernt
Tampa, FL, USA
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3459
| | 01-11-2008 12:17 PM |
| I'm smacking my lips at the thought of Bressler...and since I'm not carrying 2 mortgages any more, I think I'll be able to afford my entire allocation!!!  | | | Visit The Butcher Block at http://www.butcherblocktampa.com/ | |
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Seamus Campbell
Portland, Oregon
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 411
| | 01-11-2008 02:13 PM |
| | My Jean Edwards order was finally processed. I assumed I'd already paid for this wine... oops! | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10802
| | 01-11-2008 04:19 PM |
| | Bevan Cellars release just came out. $450 for a 3-pack. Has anyone here tasted these wines? Russ is very intense, I suspect he has produced an amazing wine. It is sad to me that $150/bottle is now a mid-tier price | | | |
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Daniel Bailey
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1476
| | 01-11-2008 04:35 PM |
| | $150 still seems pretty darn steep to me. | | | |
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Robert Prosperino
Brewster, NY
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2483
| | 01-11-2008 05:52 PM |
| I don't think these have been mentioned yet:
Colgin - January
Williams Selyem - February
Karl Lawrence - March
Sine Qua Non - March | | | |
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Drew
Sammamish, WA
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3230
| | 01-11-2008 07:25 PM |
| Got bumped up on several lists, so I have no idea what I'm going to do for Q1.
Bressler
Rochioli (estate)
Quilceda Creek
Kutch
Shane Wines
Really, I thought I was cutting back damnit. | | | |
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Winetex 
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11028
| | 01-11-2008 08:55 PM |
| Really, I thought I was cutting back damnit.
hahahahahha | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10802
| | 01-12-2008 08:26 PM |
| | I'm skipping Bevan and Neal. Also skipping Shane, just too much wine out there, I'm afraid when I taste it at the Freeman dinner I will love it. | | | |
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5751
| | 01-12-2008 11:01 PM |
| Randy, that is the first step! Cutting back is hard. I cut a lot of wineries in 2007 and life went on. At this point any further cuts come from muscle, not fat. Still, budget realities are budget realities. In 2008 I am committed to cutting (not never purchase again, but not in 2008) the following:  Bressler Colgin Karl Lawrence L'Aventure Maybach Saxum Wolf Family
I am also going to cut back significantly on purchases from Rhys, Carlisle and Varner | | | |
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