JimmyV  
Central Connecticut
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5167
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Al HooKoo
Las Vegas, NV
Wine Thief
Posts: 2612
| | 01-23-2008 04:35 PM |
| | Woo-hoo, my current CC billing cycle ends on February 4th !!! | | | |
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WineJedi
Grape Sorter
Posts: 351
| | 01-23-2008 05:02 PM |
| | hoping for a bigger allocation this year.*fingers crossed* | | | |
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TimLinCA
Danville CA
Grape Puncher
Posts: 791
| | 01-23-2008 06:27 PM |
| Yeah, this is going to be expensive.
Excuse the OT rant but, last fall, I couldn't get a 4-barrel from Dan and Michael but I was able to buy one today at the freaking Wine Club in SJ. We could have all saved a little money if they would sell it to me directly...
Tim
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Jaebster
Grape Picker
Posts: 24
| | 01-23-2008 06:46 PM |
| Baaaahhhhh!!! Waitlisted again.     ( <------- happy I'm not spending any dough though) | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6155
| | 01-23-2008 07:10 PM |
| Posted By TimLinCA on 01/23/2008 6:27 PMlast fall, I couldn't get a 4-barrel from Dan and Michael but I was able to buy one today at the freaking Wine Club in SJ. We could have all saved a little money if they would sell it to me directly...
Tim
I would bet that was not wholesaled out to them.
In regards to the KB mailer, I may need an extra job.
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TimLinCA
Danville CA
Grape Puncher
Posts: 791
| | 01-23-2008 07:15 PM |
| I asked the cashier where they got it. He said Kosta Browne came down to some wine event sponsered by the Wine Club and that they were able to get a selection of bottles from the winery directly.
All things considered, it's not a bad deal. I paid $150 for it. Looking at the wine auctions on line it appears to go for $200+ on most sites. ('05 4-Barrel).
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jaimetown
DC area
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3532
| | 01-24-2008 12:04 PM |
| | I passed on both mailers last year and they said since I didn't buy any, I am not guaranteed any wines, but I can make a wish list if I choose. I'll pass this time as well. | | | |
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Budman
Philly Suburbs
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 23630
| | 01-24-2008 12:06 PM |
| I'll be in for lots of pinot, and some syrah, but I'll pass on the rose.
I spent (with shipping) $25 a bottle on the 06 rose. It was a major disappointment. | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2130
| | 01-24-2008 02:07 PM |
| Posted By Budman on 01/24/2008 12:06 PM
I'll be in for lots of pinot, and some syrah, but I'll pass on the rose.
I spent (with shipping) $25 a bottle on the 06 rose. It was a major disappointment.
I agree the 06 Rose was not good.....way too hot for me. Fortunately we'll get a chance to try the 07 Rose at the Freeman dinner on 2/9......so I'll know in advance if I should purchase this year or not.Â
If you need a replacement for the Rose, then you might see if Shane Wines has any left (Rose of Syrah). His Rose is the best I've ever had, and I think he may still have some, as I'm getting all the ones I ordered (18 bottles).
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Marco
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2069
| | 01-24-2008 02:19 PM |
| I'll probably take my entire allocation.
Is this for the appellation wines or the SVDs? What's the word on the street? any tasting notes? | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2130
| | 01-24-2008 02:31 PM |
| Posted By Rumpel on 01/24/2008 2:19 PM I'll probably take my entire allocation.
Is this for the appellation wines or the SVDs? What's the word on the street? any tasting notes?
This is for the appellation wines. Look for some tasting notes to start showing up on 2/10.
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Budman
Philly Suburbs
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 23630
| | 01-24-2008 02:52 PM |
| | Thanks, Chris. Your notes will be greatly appreciated. | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2130
| | 01-24-2008 04:08 PM |
| Posted By Budman on 01/24/2008 2:52 PM
Thanks, Chris. Your notes will be greatly appreciated.
I'm not the best with notes.....mine consist mostly of "yummy" and "freaking awesome".....but there are a bunch of people tasting through the KB wines on 2/9 and 2/10, and some of those are quite good with notes.
I know...I need to learn to start taking notes.
BTW...one of the KB interns posted in the KB thread on EPantLoad that the Sonoma Coast was the one to watch for this year!
Chris
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Al HooKoo
Las Vegas, NV
Wine Thief
Posts: 2612
| | 01-24-2008 04:48 PM |
| Sonoma Coast was the one to watch for this year!
Is that the one with the last grapes they are going to get from the Miron Vyd? | | | |
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David Spriggs
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 628
| | 01-24-2008 07:46 PM |
| mine consist mostly of "yummy" and "freaking awesome".....
Those notes work for me!
  -Dave-
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Robert Prosperino
Brewster, NY
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2483
| | 01-24-2008 09:37 PM |
| | I'll be taking my full allocaiton of the PN, Syrah, and Rose. I thought the 06 rose was good, but the 05 was a notch or two better. | | | |
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baron45
Grape Truck Driver
Posts: 28
| | 01-25-2008 12:16 AM |
| Posted By jaimetown on 01/24/2008 12:04 PM
I passed on both mailers last year and they said since I didn't buy any, I am not guaranteed any wines, but I can make a wish list if I choose. I'll pass this time as well.
Sell you KB allotment to Wine Club. | | | |
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ChillyWino
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1745
| | 02-03-2008 08:36 AM |
| | Does anyone know if the allocations are supposed to be similar to last year, or can we expect more? Last year it looks like I was offered 2 each of the Pinots, Syrah, and Rose and was able to get one more of each of the Pinots. | | | |
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Budman
Philly Suburbs
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 23630
| | 02-03-2008 10:58 AM |
| After the Fall allocations, I wouldn't want to even hazard a guess.
I wonder if I'll get another 54 bottle allocation!!!!! | | | |
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