alexa84 wrote:link to his twitter, please?

http://twitter.com/winety

blairms wrote:Seems like a lot more than 80.

I think you may be right. We're well into multiple hundreds now. Maybe 500 or 600. I suspect the initial order pace was much more than I thought it was. Ah, hubris.

MichaelWB wrote:A DFW event..Nice..I just moved to FW from Mississippi. Where is the info on this?

Though I don't have any funds to spend on Woot Wine..I'm taking notes and this will be on the watch list from now on when I can splurge.

At the beginning of each week they post a list of Woot gatherings in the weekly offering and in the CyberPub. Here's a link to the actual Dinner Thread.

Z

I'm in. My first Corison. Looking forward to it!

richardhod wrote:the Caton is more a Cali-International style from what I know, so won't indeed age as well, but it's better to drink that kind of style at 5 years than at two, to give them time to integrate.

You know, I think you're on to something here. I definitely think there are a lot of riper CA wines that benefit from near term cellaring. But if you let them go too long, they lose that exuberance that defines them.

Yes! Yes! Yes!

I got home just in time to snag two!

Yahoo!

gcdyersb wrote:You know, I think you're on to something here. I definitely think there are a lot of riper CA wines that benefit from near term cellaring. But if you let them go too long, they lose that exuberance that defines them.

I complete agree. Particularly for people like me who prefer the fruit-forward, in your face style. The old-world style certainly has its place, but I have a healthy appreciation for -- and often times, a preference -- for a more California/international/quasi-parker style.

JOATMON wrote:Yes! Yes! Yes!

I got home just in time to snag two!

Yahoo!

*just* in time too! All wooted out after 501.

k1avg wrote:I think you may be right. We're well into multiple hundreds now. Maybe 500 or 600. I suspect the initial order pace was much more than I thought it was. Ah, hubris.

501. I'll just quit with the math now.

Darn missed it by seconds. Took time to look up a coupon code I had and "sold out" Sad.

Got it. So happy. Missed the last one.

Whew! Sold out!
For a second I was afraid I was going to buy some of this yummy juice. I was thinking back to my last bottle. (Eyes roll back...toes curl.)

k1avg wrote:501. I'll just quit with the math now.

did it end with a double?

zmanonice wrote:At the beginning of each week they post a list of Woot gatherings in the weekly offering and in the CyberPub. Here's a link to the actual Dinner Thread.

Z

otterific..I will chime in on that thread then. Thanks.

kylemittskus wrote:The lot is yours. Honeymoon booked = no wine for me. still glad I could help you out though!

Honeymoon also booked-we're going to Corison.

richardhod wrote:Certainly! Just rememberr that this isn't a Napa Cab in the Parker International style sense. It's more old world, lowere alcohol, fresher and mmore subtle. ultimately more satisfying in the opinion of many.

In any event, whichever style you prefer, remember to appreciate wines for what they are!

the Caton is more a Cali-International style from what I know, so won't indeed age as well, but it's better to drink that kind of style at 5 years than at two, to give them time to integrate or mellow.

But I drink wines at all different ages.. though for me the youth-thresholds are later than for others who love 'em young and rough, but it partly depends on what you were brought up on!

You are sooo diplomatic....

Are you KIDDING me??? TWO Corison Cab offerings in one woot-off, and I miss BOTH OF THEM?

:sobs:

BTW, Mill showed up as "last wooter" on this offer at one point towards the end of the offer. Sounds like a manual intervention rather than a bot.

oh boy my first wine.woot, can't wait

thrawn1020 wrote:I'm in. My first Corison. Looking forward to it!

You are in for a real treat Once you've had one of Cathy's Cabs you're kind of spoiled.

webdev511 wrote:You are in for a real treat Once you've had one of Cathy's Cabs you're kind of spoiled.

Yeah, I treated this as my opportunity to finally get over my "I don't think I like Cab Sav" issue.

richardhod wrote:rpm calls that infanticide! I'd say they'll peak in about a decade. Maybe less if you keep em too warm. Probably can keep for 20-30 if you like. The magnums were drinking nicely, if still rather too young, so the bottles will be drinking a little more maturely.

Don't know if these will have a dumb period.. being Cab they should. That's a q for rpm. or Cathy.

The 2002 is a relatively early bloomer; it's moving into my favorite place where there is still plenty of youthful fruit but the lovely secondary and teriarty floral perfume is jumping out of the glass. The 2003 is still a bit tight. Should begin to yield in the next year or 2?

richardhod wrote:Certainly! Just rememberr that this isn't a Napa Cab in the Parker International style sense. It's more old world, lowere alcohol, fresher and mmore subtle. ultimately more satisfying in the opinion of many.

In any event, whichever style you prefer, remember to appreciate wines for what they are!

the Caton is more a Cali-International style from what I know, so won't indeed age as well, but it's better to drink that kind of style at 5 years than at two, to give them time to integrate or mellow.

But I drink wines at all different ages.. though for me the youth-thresholds are later than for others who love 'em young and rough, but it partly depends on what you were brought up on!

Yes! The whole concept of wines peaking can be misleading- wine is alive. Like an interesting person, an interesting wine is interesting throughout its life. Certainly it experiences highs and lows but age worthy wines have several peaks over their lifetime.

Oh boy, FedEx dropped ours off today. Currently setting up dinner with wine loving friends that have yet to enjoy this most excellent Cab.

My brother in NorCal received his yesterday. Mine is due today in SoCal. I hope the summer shipping measures work, because it was hot between Sacramento and LA yesterday, and the trip took over 16 hours (according to FedEx tracking).

NedDawg wrote:My brother in NorCal received his yesterday. Mine is due today in SoCal. I hope the summer shipping measures work, because it was hot between Sacramento and LA yesterday, and the trip took over 16 hours (according to FedEx tracking).

Mine arrived in So. Cal today cool to the touch and it is hot outside!

Cheers!

Is anyone else in the dark about their order? I'm in WV. I got my shipping notification and tracking number on Tuesday. All week, FedEx was showing they received the information on August 30th and that my package should arrive on September 2nd--but there were never any departure, arrival, or location scans.

This morning, I called FedEx and was told to call the shipper because the label was printed but never shipped. So I sent Woot a message (aware that they probably wouldn't read or respond to it until Tuesday). Within three hours, the FedEx site suddenly says they're unable to process my tracking number and their customer service center says it doesn't exist.

The tracking number still shows up in my order history on Woot, WV is on the list, and my credit card was charged.

I hope I'm anxious over nothing...

javajnkie wrote:"Is anyone else in the dark about their order? I'm in WV.

I hope I'm anxious over nothing..."

Odds are that you are fine. My "Coriyum" got to So Cal no problem last week.

I placed an order for two cases of wine (2000 Chateau Grand Bos Bordeaux and 2008 Sequana Pinot Sarmento - do get some if you find it - sublime...) from a place up North -- they said they are waiting after the 4 day weekend to ship the wine yielding a week delay. Gave me some anxiety also, and anxiety has transformed into a nice anticipation.

My guess is that yours is being held until after the long weekend to protect it from sitting in a warehouse over the 3 day weekend also. Similar to what others are doing for my wine.

Corison is definitely worth the wait. Really appreciative of being able to buy this at a reduced price to experience a true fine wine.

Just popped an '02 from a previous offering (Woot off?), and it is incredible. Head and shoulders above everything else I've had from Woot. We're truly lucky to be able to purchase this at such discounted prices (discounted from the already inflated Napa Cab prices, in general, though, I guess). At any rate, I hope more Corison stuff becomes available here in the future, it's an instant buy for me each time (from now on).

Some Napa Cabs that are not up to this (in my opinion) - Nickel & Nickel, J. Davies (from Schramsberg.

Notes on this 2002 Corison Cab - popped and poured, a bit astringent on the nose at first pour, but quickly blows off to reveal fresh dark fruit. Palate of dark fruit, mixed fresh, baked, and dried, and a nice long finish, ending in chive (for me). This is going to be an EASY bottle to finish in one setting.

javajnkie wrote:Is anyone else in the dark about their order? I'm in WV. I got my shipping notification and tracking number on Tuesday. All week, FedEx was showing they received the information on August 30th and that my package should arrive on September 2nd--but there were never any departure, arrival, or location scans.

This morning, I called FedEx and was told to call the shipper because the label was printed but never shipped. So I sent Woot a message (aware that they probably wouldn't read or respond to it until Tuesday). Within three hours, the FedEx site suddenly says they're unable to process my tracking number and their customer service center says it doesn't exist.

The tracking number still shows up in my order history on Woot, WV is on the list, and my credit card was charged.

I hope I'm anxious over nothing...

I'm in the same boat. Although now the tracking goes back to saying that the anticipated ship date is Aug. 30th. Would be nice if woot would respond to this issue.

dakillawoot wrote:I'm in the same boat. Although now the tracking goes back to saying that the anticipated ship date is Aug. 30th. Would be nice if woot would respond to this issue.

I have three Woots, all of which have tracking numbers but that Fedex does not seem to think have ever been put on a truck. One (the Corison) lists its expected arrival date as today, so I guess we'll find out if the problem is Woot or Fedex shortly.

Eeek! It looks like my package has been sitting all weekend in Kansas City. FedEx finally showed some movement this afternoon after having a "info sent to facility" message since last Monday. It was supposed to be delivered last Friday

I hope, hope, hope that it has been well-cared for! It arrives tomorrow.

Looks like my Corison orders are arriving on Thursday which is the same day the Corison Kronos goes up for sale on RueLaLa. Tough decisions to come.

Glad I'm not the only one! Mine disappeared from FedEx for a day. Now it's back, and it's showing that shipment information has been sent and the anticipated ship date of August 30th. :/ The estimated arrival date has been deleted...

My last wine.woot order was pretty warm upon arrival. I haven't opened it yet, but hope it held up. I'm hoping this isn't sitting in a truck somewhere, but is shipped soon!!

Woot sent me the following message:

The tracking label was pre-printed and assigned to your order. Please keep checking the tracking status. Wine and wine related orders such as cheese, desserts, spices, oils, culinary products & games may take up to 3 - 4 weeks for delivery. Please be advised that extra precautions are taken during shipping and anything perishable will be packaged carefully and refrigerated if needed.
Please refer to the Wine “What is Woot” FAQ: How long is shipping going to take?

PhilSandifer wrote:I have three Woots, all of which have tracking numbers but that Fedex does not seem to think have ever been put on a truck. One (the Corison) lists its expected arrival date as today, so I guess we'll find out if the problem is Woot or Fedex shortly.

It finally arrived today along with the Adobe Road Cab....only took 4 weeks. Can't wait to see how good this one is, but I think I will hold on to it for a little longer.

I was in for two, and received my shipment two days ago. When I unpacked it last night, the bottles were wrapped in tissue paper. One of the pieces of tissue paper that was covering the top of one of the bottles seemed to have a bit of wine staining it, as if a bit had leaked out of the bottle after it had been packed.

But there's no apparent damage to the bottle. I didn't pull the foil off or inspect the cork, but the bottles all look the same, and the other three appear to be fine.

Should I be concerned about the "leaky" bottle?

gmcdonne16 wrote:I was in for two, and received my shipment two days ago. When I unpacked it last night, the bottles were wrapped in tissue paper. One of the pieces of tissue paper that was covering the top of one of the bottles seemed to have a bit of wine staining it, as if a bit had leaked out of the bottle after it had been packed.

But there's no apparent damage to the bottle. I didn't pull the foil off or inspect the cork, but the bottles all look the same, and the other three appear to be fine.

Should I be concerned about the "leaky" bottle?

You may want to pull the foil off the one with stained paper. I had a cooked bottle over the weekend. The top of the foil was stained.