Shacho wrote:Advice needed:

I have a wedding coming up in California (Monterey) and was going to go with 3 cases of chardonnay and 2 cases of Sauvignon Blanc for the whites. Buttery cal chard for those who like it, and something drier for those that don't.

Would this make a decent substitute for the sauv?

Although I love a good Sauv Blanc, especially the Kiwis', this would probably be more popular than an SB.

chipgreen wrote:OK, where were all you locals for the past 4 months while we were advertising the Wooster Winemaker's Dinner with Scott & Jana Harvey?

J/K.... I know Boatman wanted to come but was unable to. You all missed a really fun and educational experience. Enlightening, even! I expect (hope) that Scott & Jana will probably be back again next year as this was their third time at the Wooster Inn and it was a great success, so if you want to read about it for future reference see HERE.

I will be adding my take on the event shortly as I'm sure the others who were in attendance will also do so you may want to keep an eye on the thread for a few days to get a full report.

Anyway, I went in on the Radog Riesling and am willing to share. I'm halfway between Cleveland and Akron so send me a PM if you want some. I'm willing to part with up to 9 bottles but will be giving first dibs to laguar1 and North316 if they're interested.

I'd be interested in two bottles. I'm sure we will be back in the area over the next couple of months.

rjquillin wrote:Well, I was already in, but still wishing to learn a bit of the allure of this Petrol thing and hoping you could comment further.

I did find this link that seems to address the topic quite well, not only from terrior and production aspects, but also wrt to closure types and how they affect TDN levels. For me, a very educational read on the technical aspects.

It appears you did not use screw closure, but is it natural or synthetic cork.

From the link above
Interestingly, according to tests conducted by AWRI, natural cork closures absorb as much as 50% of the TDN found in any wine, while Altec and "One + One" technical corks can remove as much as 70%, and the most absorptive synthetic closures no less than 98%! Screwcaps actually preserve TDN

Interesting. I've read similar articles about the absorption features of the closures. We use a DIAM closure. They are the only thing I'll ever use beside a screwcap. I haven't ever found one bad one. They have all the advantages of cork and none of the downside. The cork is purified with super critical CO2. No oxidation and no TCA.

The petrol is faint in this wine.

In for 1. Time to restock the cellar with dry Riesling for the summer. I usually go for a case of Dr. Loosen, but this sounded good, and priced right. I look forward to trying it.

looking to split the case with someone in Tampa Bay area. Please, pretty please.

coolchris160 wrote:I'd be in if it was just a bottle or two. Why does the offer have to be a whole case?

If anyone in the Minneapolis, MN metro wants to split this please message me. Thanks in advance :-)

I'm in for 2, can spare a few bottles! I'm in Minnetonka.

mtka wrote:I'm in for 2, can spare a few bottles! I'm in Minnetonka.

In for 1...

My wife was just looking over my shoulder as I was looking at the deal said, "I like Riesling, did you buy that yet"? When I said not yet, she handed me my wallet and walked out of the room...

I'm holding you to your comments Mr. Winemaker, if it doesn't satify her, I'm moving in with you guys out there!!!

lkwcpa wrote:looking to split the case with someone in Tampa Bay area. Please, pretty please.

I'll split a case, I'm in downtown Tampa.

Anyone in the North Atlanta/Alpharetta area want to just sell me 2 or 3 bottles? I may be willing to split a whole case if necessary.

Well I caved , I bought a case, just could'nt resist, now the delivery man will be here twice

acompdude wrote:Anyone in the North Atlanta/Alpharetta area want to just sell me 2 or 3 bottles? I may be willing to split a whole case if necessary.

I was just in the Atlanta area on vacation. That's my hometown.

On a related note I purchased this last time and it just was not my cup of tea (err lass of wine). Nothing bad about it, but I did not enjoy it as I thought I would.

That being said, if anyone is in the Albuquerque area and would like a bottle for free to help them make their decision, send me a message.

Thank you, Houstonians, for splitting a case with me.

paulmd wrote:Anyone want to split a case in Houston? Please PM me. One case of the same wine is too much for me.

flolene wrote:Well I caved , I bought a case, just could'nt resist, now the delivery man will be here twice

Only twice?!? After that last woot-off I'm pretty sure my fedex guy will be demanding a bottle of wine as payment...

cynthylee wrote:Anyone in the Minneapolis area looking to split? I'd love to have some of this, but a case? I'll keep my eyes peeled for takers. If not, drat! I may just have to bite anyway. So tempting.

I would split a case. North Metro.

Anyone in the Los Angeles area want to split? I'm in the San Gabriel valley. PM me.

pmcardle wrote:I would split a case. North Metro.

I sent you a PM...

acompdude wrote:Anyone in the North Atlanta/Alpharetta area want to just sell me 2 or 3 bottles? I may be willing to split a whole case if necessary.

I pm'd you. I'm in Buford and could meet you in Cumming. Willing to split case with you if you buy and cool if we get a third.

Shacho wrote:Advice needed:

I have a wedding coming up in California (Monterey) and was going to go with 3 cases of chardonnay and 2 cases of Sauvignon Blanc for the whites. Buttery cal chard for those who like it, and something drier for those that don't.

Would this make a decent substitute for the sauv?

why not replace the buttery Chard with this?!

bobrush12866 wrote:If anyone in Upstate NY wants to split a case, send an email to my woot name at hot mail. I would like to try it and have a few bottles around, mostly for my white wine drinking friends. However, it's hard to justify buying a case, even at this ridiculously low price, based on what I purchased during the wootoff and next several days.

Bobrush12866, I live in upstate NY (Buffalo area) if you still wanted to split a case. I'll email you too. I already pulled the trigger on it, so no problems either way. :p

bobrush12866 wrote:I fear a FEDEX initiated intervention is looming!

I think the realization for me was when I drove to FedEx Ground on my lunch break to grab my last shipment of wine... LOL.

paddedrm wrote:Hello community. I’m relatively new to the world of wine. Wine first captured my attention when living abroad in Germany. I tried and enjoyed lots of German Riesling so hopefully I have high expectations. I was hoping someone could explain a little more about the aging of wine. From some of the quick, light research on wiki I learned that Riesling has a potential to be aged for 5 – 30+ years because of its acidity. The level of sweetness also adds to its longevity. This particular vintage was described as being able to be aged for a “few” more years. When I think of a few I think of 3 – 5. That would give it an age of 5 – 10 years. Some of my questions are why is the drinking window so short compared to other Rieslings? What is the range of acid and sugar levels for all wines (norm minimum to maximum)? Thanks.

The aging potential is based on both acidity and sugar plus other qualities of the fruit that are hard to single out. The really long lasting rieslings tend to be those effected by botrytis.

Dan holding some of this vinatge to try over the next 5-7 years and guage how well it does age.

Here is a good article that describes aging factors:
http://www.rieslingreport.com/pdf/RR13-CellaringRiesling.pdf. Note that the experience in the US with ageing Riesling is not as mucha s in Europe and since new world conditions differ, results here may not be exactly the same.

gladiatorjai wrote:Hello, I live in Chesterfield. I will gladly split it with you.

let's do this thing! sent you a PM

aray35 wrote:I'm going in for 1 right now. Since I've recently found WW, my wine buying has outpaced my drinking. If you're still looking for a split, I'm about 20 minutes NE of Cleveland. If not, I've got a friend that should be able to help with the wine drinking part!

Sent you a PM

Thanks to the Upstaters that helped me out on parceling out some of this so I didn't have to be in for a full case.

Should have told you I was in Saratoga Springs.

Maybe we could do this again sometime!

zachusaf wrote:It is. Its really a case inside a case inside a case.....

Wineception.

That made me laugh

Curious - if Wine.Woot can only ever sell a maximum of one case (whether it be 1 order x 12 bottles or 3 orders x 4 bottles), then why wouldn't Wine.Woot always opt for the 3 orders x 4 bottles scenario? For those that want a case they still only pay the $5 for shipping on the order, and it would seem easier for those that wanted less.

Is it the winemaker's preference to do a case?

Just purchased a case and live in St. Petersburg, Florida area. Let me know if you're interested in purchasing some bottles.

Anyone interested in splitting a case in the bay area? (San Jose, California)

Let me know!

philct wrote:In for 1...

My wife was just looking over my shoulder as I was looking at the deal said, "I like Riesling, did you buy that yet"? When I said not yet, she handed me my wallet and walked out of the room...

I'm holding you to your comments Mr. Winemaker, if it doesn't satify her, I'm moving in with you guys out there!!!

LOL! Awesome! Gotta love a supportive wife

richardhod wrote:why not replace the buttery Chard with this?!

Now you're talking. I'm not a buttery Chard drinker. SB and Riesling would be the way to go.

@ filemaniac -- I work downtown Buffalo and live in the Northtowns. If you still have half a case, I'd gladly split it

private message with contact info sent~

Need me something drinkable for the coming summer and fall. Thanks woot!

BrianHuy wrote:Anyone interested in splitting a case in the bay area? (San Jose, California)

Let me know!

I live in Cupertino...
Terry

Summertime grilling is around the corner, so I'm in for a case, but I could possibly divvy up a portion of it with someone in the SF Bay Area.

Anyone up for splitting a case near West Virginia ( Morgantown), or the Western PA Eastern Maryland area?

blackIria wrote:@ filemaniac -- I work downtown Buffalo and live in the Northtowns. If you still have half a case, I'd gladly split it

private message with contact info sent~

Hey blackIria! It's still up for grabs. Got your PM and sent one back.

I would be up for a 2-way or 3-way split with any Puget Sound area wooters. PM me if interested.

Anyone in the Chicago area want to split? I'm on the fence and that possibility may sway me...

tlrowe wrote:I live in Cupertino...
Terry

PM Sent!

Just bought a case, but would gladly share it with someone in STL. Can we get a 4th STL wooter today?

Just opened a bottle, very nice, easy driving riesling. Very much on the sweet, fruity, peachy, side. Not to acidic or minerally. Not to complex or deep but something anyone would drink on a warm afternoon and enjoy. Like it and it is a good value at this price. Fiancee and I are in for two to serve at our wedding in July.

Any Minnesota - Metro folks looking to offload half or a third of their case....count me in. PM me.

Thanks,

Pat