travelrep
Northern Virginia
Barrel Filler
Posts:1105
 | | 01/30/2008 6:14 PM |
| | I have the enviable task of choosing the wines for daughter T-Reps upcoming wedding in mid-June.
Just about all of my pinot purchases are off of mailing lists and are at a price point that's higher than what I'm willing to pay for our guests at the wedding. My challenge? To find a pinot in the $25-30 range from California that I can get at retail on the east coast and can get 3-4 cases of. Any suggestions?
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Daniel Bailey
Grape Puncher
Posts:731
| | 01/30/2008 6:57 PM |
| | 2005 Cep Pinot Noir | | | |
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scottj
Houston, TX
Grape Fermenter
Posts:559
| | 01/30/2008 7:11 PM |
| T- Rep,
I haven't tried the 2006 yet, but I've been a fan of the last few vintages of Melville's Pinot Noir. It's now slightly over your budget, but MacArthur's shows it for $32.
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Dave
Wine Thief
Posts:2899
| | 01/30/2008 7:18 PM |
| T-Rep, skip the California part: 2004 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Chambolle-Musigny or 2003 Cristom Pinot Noir Reserve | | | |
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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts:6889
| | 01/30/2008 7:32 PM |
| I would definitely second Dan's recommendation for Cep, under $30 from Peay.
I would also add Costa d'Oro Gold Coast Pinot Noir which is under $30 as well. | | | |
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Dave
Wine Thief
Posts:2899
| | 01/30/2008 7:41 PM |
| Posted By alohaj on 01/30/2008 7:32 PM
I would definitely second Dan's recommendation for Cep, under $30 from Peay.
I would also add Costa d'Oro Gold Coast Pinot Noir which is under $30 as well.
Are you torturing the man!? The Peay isn't available on the East Coast. Maybe Andy would free some up.
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travelrep
Northern Virginia
Barrel Filler
Posts:1105
| | 01/30/2008 8:56 PM |
| | Alohaj/Dan...
Ditto what Dave said...while I'm on the Peay mailing list, I fear I'd have to do an incredible amount of begging, groveling, cajoling, etc. to get anywhere near the amount of juice that I'll need for the wedding. While I'd love to hit up the winemakers whose lists I'm on, I don't think that I'll hold my breath waiting for them to say yes, we'd love to sell you three times your allocation....
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JimmyV
Central Connecticut
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5112
| | 01/30/2008 10:18 PM |
| Saw the topic.
Had an answer. Read the thread. Already suggested. Cep. No doubt. | |
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Dave
Wine Thief
Posts:2899
| | 01/31/2008 12:09 AM |
| | Ha! Yah T-Rep, buy the Cep! Without a doubt (I don't even have a financial interest). Or, even better, get the Rivers-Marie Sonoma. Happy shopping! | | | |
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Dave Tong
Santa Clara, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1335
| | 01/31/2008 12:28 AM |
| | Acacia should be readily available. It's under $20 in Costco round here. And I like it, even if nobody else does. | |
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Daniel Bailey
Grape Puncher
Posts:731
| | 01/31/2008 7:37 AM |
| | Cep isn't sold via a mailing list. | | | |
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juggernt
Tampa, FL, USA
Wine Bottler
Posts:3421
| | 01/31/2008 7:39 AM |
| | We've had some success with the Acacia Winery Lake Vineyards in the $25 range. | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts:9259
| | 01/31/2008 9:40 AM |
| Yep, Cep.
Get with your favorite retailer and have them order for you. | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Bottler
Posts:3164
| | 01/31/2008 11:26 AM |
| | Even cheaper, Siduri has a $19 pinot. | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts:12501
| | 01/31/2008 11:39 AM |
| Cep, I liked also
Melville Estate pinots in the $18-$25 range
The Siduri that mountainman mentions is also not bad for the money | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts:12501
| | 01/31/2008 11:41 AM |
| How could I forget Sandler Wine Co also about $25-$30
Dave, R-V is way over that range. | | | |
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Dave
Wine Thief
Posts:2899
| | 01/31/2008 12:05 PM |
| LCC, the R-M is actually $30 a bottle. Thomas keeps his prices reasonable. There is no way that T-Rep will be able to get 3-4 cases though. Mailing list or no, Wine Searcher shows no Peay Cep on the East Coast. Maybe McArthurs can order. I'd go with the Burg. Fancier label. | | | |
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jaimetown
DC area
Wine Labeler
Posts:3504
| | 01/31/2008 12:10 PM |
| LCC, Melville estate Pinot hasn't been in that range for a long while around here - it is around $30 a bottle nowadays.
BTW, T-Rep is the wedding reception indoors or outdoors? Maybe the temperature can influence what wine (re: alcohol level) you go with? | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts:9259
| | 01/31/2008 12:48 PM |
| Posted By mountainman on 01/31/2008 11:26 AM
Even cheaper, Siduri has a $19 pinot.
Of course! How could I forget! The Sonoma County is killer, and easily obtainable.
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Seamus Campbell
Portland, Oregon
Grape Fermenter
Posts:401
| | 01/31/2008 1:54 PM |
| Posted By Eric White on 01/31/2008 12:48 PM Posted By mountainman on 01/31/2008 11:26 AM
Even cheaper, Siduri has a $19 pinot.
Of course! How could I forget! The Sonoma County is killer, and easily obtainable.
It's great, but no longer available from the winery (I asked this morning, in fact). WineSearcher shows that it's available through plenty of retail channels, though, including K&L and Winex. I bought a case on release, may go back for a second.
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