Wine.Woot : One Week, One Wine (SM)

schuey wrote:I believe the Ty Field Blend Red is now being sold under a new secondary label of Ty Caton named Racchus Red. Check it out at www.racchus.com

A friend got it with the Ty Caton wooters offer that went out, and though it's not the same as the Field Blend, she still likes it quite a bit

We have a bottle sitting, but I haven't tried yet

schuey wrote:I believe the Ty Field Blend Red is now being sold under a new secondary label of Ty Caton named Racchus Red. Check it out at www.racchus.com

Is that a different blend though than the "original" field blend? I thought someone (HAK?) was saying it was good, but not as good as the field blend. Same wine?

Edit: answered above. It is different and i'm really bummed. I only have one bottle of the FB left. And Sparky has nine!

kylemittskus wrote:Is that a different blend though than the "original" field blend? I thought someone (HAK?) was saying it was good, but not as good as the field blend. Same wine?

I stand corrected. When I saw the percentages and write-up of the Racchus Red, I just assumed it was the same. Disappointed to hear it is different.
I guess I will need to hold on a little tighter to the 7 bottles of the Field Blend Red I still have.

schuey wrote:I stand corrected. When I saw the percentages and write-up of the Racchus Red, I just assumed it was the same. Disappointed to hear it is different.
I guess I will need to hold on a little tighter to the 7 bottles of the Field Blend Red I still have.

Having not had the previous Field Blend, I don't know how different it actually tastes, but she didn't seem to mind.

Of course, she had just gotten 7 bottles of it, so she might be doing a little self-justifying

bowerad wrote:I have to pass on this. Would love to try it, but I absolutely must stick to my budget this month.

Slightly off topic, does anyone have ideas for recycling the styrofoam in which my wine woots often get shipped? DH is threatening a woot boycott because of the packaging. And, well, he does seem to have the moral high ground in this argument.

Well, if you are in the vicinity of Mason, Michigan - Dart Container the maker of all of those styrofoam cups will gladly accept the foam.

EDIT: They have a number of dropoff locations

Very quick interruption for an update to the Wine Gatherings:

***11/7 Late Addition!! Chicago #13: DIY Sushi ***

Thank you! Carry on....

kylemittskus wrote:I'm chilled. No worries. It just sounded kind of like a report. And the "expect more drunken notes later" was added after I had replied. This is why I prefaced with "was that your report?" So, "nope" would have solved it.

It's rough out here RPM.

Careful there sweety! We don't want you to have to bust out the PSquishy account due to w.w postings! That's supposed to only happen when you get in trouble over on j.w or s.w!

kylemittskus wrote:Is that a different blend though than the "original" field blend? I thought someone (HAK?) was saying it was good, but not as good as the field blend. Same wine?

Edit: answered above. It is different and i'm really bummed. I only have one bottle of the FB left. And Sparky has nine!

Ty mentioned many moons ago that he did not intend to make another field blend, as the complexities of the production were a bit too strenuous. I could potentially find the quote and not trust my memory on this.

canonizer wrote:Ty mentioned many moons ago that he did not intend to make another field blend, as the complexities of the production were a bit too strenuous. I could potentially find the quote and not trust my memory on this.

No worries. I think we've confirmed that Field Blend as we once knew it is gone.

By the way, did the text change for you guys to? It looks smaller for me.

kylemittskus wrote:No worries. I think we've confirmed that Field Blend as we once knew it is gone.

By the way, did the text change for you guys to? It looks smaller for me.

Mebbe. I did not really enjoy the FB. I found it alc'd out and out of balance in general.

canonizer wrote:Ty mentioned many moons ago that he did not intend to make another field blend, as the complexities of the production were a bit too strenuous. I could potentially find the quote and not trust my memory on this.

I questioned Ty very closely about the FB back in August when we met with him. Rumors of its death are not exaggerated at all.

kylemittskus wrote:You want an original decanter?!

Like this:



It can be yours for only $500 (or more).

These are the only "original" decanters I can think of and they are all in the high price range. Riedel stemware is very well received though.

There's these.

ddeuddeg wrote:There's these.

Or the Rain Man.

rpm wrote:Now, kylemittskus, be careful. I had my head handed to me last week for daring to make ratting suggestions.

And good suggestions, at that!

bowerad wrote:
Slightly off topic, does anyone have ideas for recycling the styrofoam in which my wine woots often get shipped? DH is threatening a woot boycott because of the packaging. And, well, he does seem to have the moral high ground in this argument.

Just this weekend we gathered up our styrofoam shipping containers and offered them to a local wine shop. The manager was so glad to get them, he gave us a free tasting!

i am ready for a clue for tonight's offering.....sparky: will you insert cute cat pic and caption now?

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Ladies and Gentlemen!!! We have a Major Milestone in the w.w community this weekend!!!

This Saturday marks the second anniversary of the First Official Wine.Woot Gathering!!!

Two years ago, jwhite6114 asked a simple question: There seem to be a lot of us wine.wooters in the DC/NoVA area. Maybe we should get together sometime and have a wine tasting?

To which, Loweeel responded: That's a great idea! How about we get together at my place in about 3 weeks?

And thus, the Wine.Woot Gatherings began! Since that time, we've logged more than 100 gatherings all across the country.

So -- on Saturday night, wherever you are, raise a glass to our own w.w community! The finest darned bunch of foodies and winos on the continent!

Cheers, and Welcome to YEAR 3!!!

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Winedavid39 wrote:clue? i'm a sucker for a good theme.

Antidote could be next.

kttest wrote:Antedote could be next.

That would be a lovely thing! *fingers crossed*

cwholt wrote:

I placed an order for 6 bottles of the poizin just yesterday and boom in my mailbox 5 minutes ago was a nice cold bottle with a red skull on the front.

LABRAT ENGAGE.

"Choose your poizin."

I have personally drank 9 bottles of this wine in the past two years -- yes i've kept count. Sure, sometimes I "share" with friends but in all honesty they really only get a taste. This stuff gets downed. It's scrumptious.

I look forward to this time of year when i get to casually walk around the streets of new york city carrying a dark bottle of wine with a blood red skull on it. It's menacing, and sure keeps the riffraff away.

This wine can be enjoyed with a bloody steak, or by itself (for the more tolerant).

I'm happy they still have the '07 in stock, it is probably even a bit better than the '07 I drank last year -- and this is a very good deal. Last year 6 bottles came out to ~$23/bottle. This time, 6 bottles comes out to $19.83/bottle (which is the year I was born in). holy scaffolding that's creepy.

so like i said above, choose your poizin -- this is mine.

tasting notes:

top is ascrewed holding back the hot long legs that wrap around your glass. the dark purple liquid stains your teeth. it's like a lumberjack's cologne on your tongue, longing to have a slab of meat sooth the grippy mouth-feel. the hard spicy wood finds its way into your head after it smashes up all the dark fruit that is letting loose on your shriveled palette.

this wine makes me sweat.

Good report. It's good to see a not-so-pro(per say- not saying yours isn't) review, and original at that.
I kinda wish I had your job- as you said earlier "My job requires that I wait until at least 4pm to start drinking at work."
~lol at that~

not about the poizin (which i love!)...but i stopped by the ty caton kenwood tasting room recently to take advantage of the wooter sale and was told that the racchus red is the same wine as the field blend, but with a screwtop. i have yet to crack open a bottle of the racchus.

what?
no wine coffins personally delivered
with a tattoo nasty spank?

what kind of halloween is this?

kttest wrote:Antidote could be next.

Good guess... sounds appropriate, and I'd almost bet you're right.
If not, any vampire wines around?

Per WD's clue: i'm a sucker for a good theme.

bowerad wrote:
Slightly off topic, does anyone have ideas for recycling the styrofoam in which my wine woots often get shipped? DH is threatening a woot boycott because of the packaging. And, well, he does seem to have the moral high ground in this argument.

recycle? recycle?
pop quiz!
how many wooter cellars
are ... uh ... like mine
deep dark spooky closets
stacked cheap'n'deep
styrofoam sculpture
walk-ins welcome!

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Ladies and Gentlemen!!! We have a Major Milestone in the w.w community this weekend!!!

This Saturday marks the second anniversary of the First Official Wine.Woot Gathering!!!

Two years ago, jwhite6114 asked a simple question: There seem to be a lot of us wine.wooters in the DC/NoVA area. Maybe we should get together sometime and have a wine tasting?

To which, Loweeel responded: That's a great idea! How about we get together at my place in about 3 weeks?

And thus, the Wine.Woot Gatherings began! Since that time, we've logged more than 100 gatherings all across the country.

So -- on Saturday night, wherever you are, raise a glass to our own w.w community! The finest darned bunch of foodies and winos on the continent!

Cheers, and Welcome to YEAR 3!!!

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And to think...I was there for the first one! Of course, I haven't been able to make one since.

hld1970 wrote:i am ready for a clue for tonight's offering.....sparky: will you insert cute cat pic and caption now?

The clue pic is of a puppy!!

And it sounds like Vampire will be back.

No need for the /Monday link this time around...It's bouncing like a bald set of tires on a paneled station wagon! Time for a sellout!!!

Anyone in Minnesota willing to split an order? I have a serious overflow situation here and already have two Iron Horse orders on the way, but I've never tasted the legendary Poizin and feel left out. :-(

I'd be happy to purchase a bottle, but three is just too much.

kylemittskus wrote:Is that a different blend though than the "original" field blend? I thought someone (HAK?) was saying it was good, but not as good as the field blend. Same wine?

Edit: answered above. It is different and i'm really bummed. I only have one bottle of the FB left. And Sparky has nine!

It wasn't me that spoke of the Racchus, however someone else pointed out that the percentages were exactly the same. See this post.

Also, the Field Blend is NOT going away. It is coming back based on eric9tx's email conversation with Ty.

HitAnyKey42 wrote:It wasn't me that spoke of the Racchus, however someone else pointed out that the percentages were exactly the same. See this post.

Also, the Field Blend is NOT going away. It is coming back based on eric9tx's email conversation with Ty.

Good news indeed. The Field Blend is probably the best wine for the money that I've found...

This message is to rmm989, speedoo, & Rostam. There was talk of you guys all wanting to split an order or two, and I was going to try to have my order increased. Service did NOT increase my order (already got the shipping email), so if you guys still want some, one of you should immediately place an order for 2 sets which you can then split between the three of you. And since it's bouncing, one of you should do so soon.

vaaccess wrote:Good news indeed. The Field Blend is probably the best wine for the money that I've found...

I wholeheartedly agree. I'm down to my last 6 bottles, so will gladly buy the 2008 when they come out. Though only when they come out on wine.woot since Ty sadly charges too much in shipping fees for it to be worthwhile for me, otherwise.

Looks like I started the button bouncing...

there be rats in the poizin

(labrats, you're packed)

HitAnyKey42 wrote:This message is to rmm989, speedoo, & Rostam. There was talk of you guys all wanting to split an order or two, and I was going to try to have my order increased. Service did NOT increase my order (already got the shipping email), so if you guys still want some, one of you should immediately place an order for 2 sets which you can then split between the three of you. And since it's bouncing, one of you should do so soon.

The place where I would have to pick up the order may not take shipments of alcohol (which is a big part of why I would like to work on a split order), and it would take time for me to verify with them. Speedoo and rmm989 -- let me know if you make the purchase, and I will gladly meet you sometime shortly after the order is delivered to pick up a pair; gotta have it in stock for next Saturday :-)

piewarmer wrote: i stopped by the ty caton kenwood tasting room recently to take advantage of the wooter sale and was told that the racchus red is the same wine as the field blend, but with a screwtop

Here's what Ty said in an email to me last week: The blends are very similar, but slightly different. Also, the Racchus comes in a screw cap.

ddeuddeg wrote:Here's what Ty said in an email to me last week: The blends are very similar, but slightly different. Also, the Racchus comes in a screw cap.

I finally succumbed to the bouncing.

btw: I am guessing it is 2006 grapes in the Racchus while the FB was 2005. Perhaps Ty will be by in the near future to settle this once and for all.

cwholt wrote:

I placed an order for 6 bottles of the poizin just yesterday and boom in my mailbox 5 minutes ago was a nice cold bottle with a red skull on the front.

LABRAT ENGAGE.

"Choose your poizin."

I have personally drank 9 bottles of this wine in the past two years -- yes i've kept count. Sure, sometimes I "share" with friends but in all honesty they really only get a taste. This stuff gets downed. It's scrumptious.

I look forward to this time of year when i get to casually walk around the streets of new york city carrying a dark bottle of wine with a blood red skull on it. It's menacing, and sure keeps the riffraff away.

This wine can be enjoyed with a bloody steak, or by itself (for the more tolerant).

I'm happy they still have the '07 in stock, it is probably even a bit better than the '07 I drank last year -- and this is a very good deal. Last year 6 bottles came out to ~$23/bottle. This time, 6 bottles comes out to $19.83/bottle (which is the year I was born in). holy scaffolding that's creepy.

so like i said above, choose your poizin -- this is mine.

tasting notes:

top is ascrewed holding back the hot long legs that wrap around your glass. the dark purple liquid stains your teeth. it's like a lumberjack's cologne on your tongue, longing to have a slab of meat sooth the grippy mouth-feel. the hard spicy wood finds its way into your head after it smashes up all the dark fruit that is letting loose on your shriveled palette.

this wine makes me sweat.

UPDATe:

this rat has completed the maze.