We almost forgot to thank WD. Thanks, WD!

aces & trwagner - you've been packed

Where are all of the other rats? I mean, we're missing 5 right!?

bkarney wrote:Where are all of the other rats? I mean, we're missing 5 right!?

Maybe just one. It's not a guaranteed "2 rats per unique bottle" anymore - it's more often than not (except the toothstejnn) been just one rat per bottle since moving to the twice-a-week format. But yeah, someone out there definitely has a Merlot waiting for them.

trwagner wrote:So we also made the grade this week and became lucky rats. We received the Cab this afternoon and quickly put it in our wine fridge to cool it down from the 100 degree weather here in So Cal! We opened the bottle tonight and can honestly say it was excellent (and not just because it was free ;-)). It's a nice, light cab with very few tannins. It almost reminded us of a Cabernet Franc. It has hints of blackberry and a little tobacco. It was very drinkable now and don't know that we would cellar it for long. The labels are very cool, but the wine is also great and it's certainly a good woot buy! Glad we ordered two, but maybe we should have made it three...

nice report! can't believe its ~100 in socal. it was nearly freezing (37) here in nannychusetts last night.

WF, pm for you.

Last wooter to woot: sweetypuss

I really can't afford this right now, since we are buying a new house, but I am always game for a home-state winery. I'll take 3.

Besides, hubby promised me a nice wine fridge when we moved in, so I have to be able to stock it, right?

darlenee1 wrote:WF, pm for you.

Thanks!

Ok why is Merlot (Me)
and Riesling (Re) not (Ri)?

Any merlot or chard rats out there? I'm still on the fence here after reading the cab and riesling reports.

artulo wrote:Any merlot or chard rats out there? I'm still on the fence here after reading the cab and riesling reports.

Sounds like Kothoga has the Chard and will be posting later tonight. Like Cheron said, there should be a Merlot floating around out there somewhere....

has anyone's tootstains been shipped yet? i'm jonesing for mine

dnasquesttoblack3000 wrote:has anyone's tootstains been shipped yet? i'm jonesing for mine

My order is due to arrive tomorrow (WV), along with 3 other wine.woot orders. Poor UPS person, lucky me.

rbwoot wrote:My order is due to arrive tomorrow (WV), along with 3 other wine.woot orders. Poor UPS person, lucky me.

Yeah, I just got a voice message to my cell phone that mine are due in VA tomorrow (at an undisclosed time, of course). Woo Hoo!!

wootvirgin69 wrote:Yeah, I just got a voice message to my cell phone that mine are due in VA tomorrow (at an undisclosed time, of course). Woo Hoo!!

yeah...i'm so used to living in az, i never bothered to check. now that i can get them at a normal time thanks to loonlegging, i'm getting impatient!

i just realized i can check the 'my account' tab...yep...there it is! coming in tomorrow! woot!

dnasquesttoblack3000 wrote:has anyone's tootstains been shipped yet? i'm jonesing for mine

Eastern Wyoming delivery tomorrow (10-9). Can't wait!

dnasquesttoblack3000 wrote:has anyone's tootstains been shipped yet? i'm jonesing for mine

Tracking says mine are to be delivered Friday here in WI.

artulo wrote:Tracking says mine are to be delivered Friday here in WI.

Friday in Austin, TX.

artulo wrote:Tracking says mine are to be delivered Friday here in WI.

Same here in Central IL.

Clues for tonight?

bkarney wrote:Sounds like Kothoga has the Chard and will be posting later tonight. Like Cheron said, there should be a Merlot floating around out there somewhere....

That's correct.

Popped the cork about 30 minutes ago. Right off the bat the Chard has a pleasant toasted pear aroma. Very light to the nose.

The wife and I just had our first glass while I was prepping the piccata. So far it has a crisp, light fruit beginning followed with a pleasant dry wang of an ending. A tad bit acidity, not buttery nor creamy and not much oak thus far. This one is going to need some time to breath before it opens up completely.

The chicken should be out in 20 minutes and I'll post how it pairs with a good Italian dish. So far, I think this is going to be an excellent Chard for people who aren't big on fruity or buttery wines.

EDIT:
Finishing notes:
The wine really opened up after breathing. It's lost that wangy finish and smoothed out a bit. I'd classify it as a decent table wine. It's not something that I'd rush out for, I have enough favorite Chards for that, but it would be a do again. Paired perfectly with our light and fresh meal. As a couple that truly enjoys trying new wines that aren't locally available, we were pleased with this one and look forward to enjoying the complete four pack.

Any hints yet for tonight?

mstang1988 wrote:Friday in Austin, TX.

Mine is being delivered tomorrow (seattle)...but I wont be here...
I work from home, and tomorrow is the first time in at least 2-3 months I'm actually going in to the office for the day...really bad luck.

kyle83uw wrote:Mine is being delivered tomorrow (seattle)...but I wont be here...
I work from home, and tomorrow is the first time in at least 2-3 months I'm actually going in to the office for the day...really bad luck.

Terrible luck! I'm working from home on Friday, the first time in 2-3 weeks.

Cl U Es?

hld1970 wrote:Any hints yet for tonight?

if he were Herb Tarlic or Less Nessman, it would Be WKRP in Napa.

WD

winefarm wrote:if he were Herb Tarlic or Less Nessman, it would Be WKRP in Napa.

WD

Radio-Coteau?

Or Goosecross Cellars, host of Napa Valley Wine Radio. (and is actually in Napa, unlike Radio-Coteau)

afranke wrote:Radio-Coteau?

Good guess! But it can't be that easy can it.
Oh I see your edit now. Yeah that's a better guess.

I hope it's Goosecross. This looks like something I need to buy by the baker's dozen and use to make women swoon.

afranke wrote:I hope it's Goosecross. This looks like something I need to buy by the baker's dozen and use to make women swoon.

Me too. From their website:
Winemaker Geoff Gorsuch (pronounced Jeff) crafts every wine with our customer's preferences in mind.

This starts in the vineyard with sustainable farming practices without pesticides, and ends in the bottle with wines that reflect true varietal character.

afranke wrote:I hope it's Goosecross. This looks like something I need to buy by the baker's dozen and use to make women swoon.

That bottle is BRILLIANT!!

As much as I want to try these Washington wines, I have to pass. Already have too much wine and not enough cash. Next time I am out in the PNW, I'll look for the merlot... definitely want to sample that.

winefarm wrote:if he were Herb Tarlic or Less Nessman, it would Be WKRP in Napa.

WD

OK. Um. OK...

Could somebody explain the connection between the hint and the offering? I'm not seeing it.

JOATMON wrote:OK. Um. OK...

Could somebody explain the connection between the hint and the offering? I'm not seeing it.

Because of the KR in WKRP.

Nooo! how could I have missed this! Is there any way of a possible return of this set???

rx8doc wrote:Ok why is Merlot (Me)
and Riesling (Re) not (Ri)?

Better yet, why aren't they abbreviating the Latin root words for Merlot and Riesling?