trifecta wrote:Was it Colin? He sold me on the same thing last night. I bought one, but didn't try it yet. Do they have any PS left?? I might stop after work.

6 bottles left after my 4

richardhod wrote:Unbelievable! I try to buy the Ramal and it goes out of stock while I'm entering y details. No countdown, no lockout timing as with others. That's really bad ecommerce management imo. Bollocks!

Trader Joe's is on a roll incidentally: Kunde estate 08 Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot for $12 also.
And they have this Parson's stuff that's on wineshopper for $25 also for $12 or $15.

Glad Kyle posted the PS.. I fell asleep before managing to.

I was in meetings all day and went to order 6 more and it's sold out. Weird- they had the sale posted to run for several days, why do that if there's not much stock?

Hopefully it shows up again...

trifecta wrote:Was it Colin? He sold me on the same thing last night. I bought one, but didn't try it yet. Do they have any PS left?? I might stop after work.

He has a british accent? If so, probably was the same guy.

There were a couple of cases left as of 11:30AM

bsevern wrote:He has a british accent? If so, probably was the same guy.

There were a couple of cases left as of 11:30AM

Yep. Same guy.

cmaldoon wrote:6 bottles left after my 4

Doh. Not likely I will get the number I am looking for. I will try the one down off 85.

RaiderSPE wrote:Re the Quixote PS. . . I assume you guys are all out in CA? I have had that one on my wish list since I saw it up on Lot18 a while ago.

Doubtful it is in VA but will have to do a drive by to make sure.

I inquired about that wine and others here in Illinois and of course our TJ stores carried zip. I asked the manager point blank if they reserve the best for California because that is where headquarters is. He confessed that in his words "They reserve the cream of the crop for CA".

RaiderSPE wrote:Re the Quixote PS. . . I assume you guys are all out in CA? I have had that one on my wish list since I saw it up on Lot18 a while ago.

Doubtful it is in VA but will have to do a drive by to make sure.

I'm in CA. So is Tyger, Richard, and Klez. Not sure about the rest of them. If you'd like, I can ship you a couple bottles at cost. It would be a bit pricier, obviously, but much cheaper than the retail sticker. PM me if you'd like.

kylemittskus wrote:Now that I grabbed my 8, I'll share with all of you.

Trader Joe's has 2006 Quixote PS (normally $60/bottle) relabeled as "Lance and Windmill" for $15/bottle.

Good luck finding some if you're interested!

In the Chicago area, I found the PS but it was 2007 (not 2006) and at $15.99. Still picked up a few bottles. Probably need to cellar it for a few years.

WTSO now has the 2004 Panza Cabernet Sauvignon Stag's Leap Ranch up for $24.99.

Tempting....but still haven't tried a bottle of the 2005 I have.

redwinefan wrote:I'm tempted by the Quixote Panza 2003 Stag's Leap Cab up at WTSO for 24.99.

Wish someone would put up some Quixote PS.

The 2004 CS is up right now on WTSO.

wnance wrote:I was in meetings all day and went to order 6 more and it's sold out. Weird- they had the sale posted to run for several days, why do that if there's not much stock?

Hopefully it shows up again...

The Ramal PN comes and goes. I just ordered some right now. I saw it available twice, then sold out both times, before I ordered mine just now.

kainers wrote:The Ramal PN comes and goes. I just ordered some right now. I saw it available twice, then sold out both times, before I ordered mine just now.

Has ANYONE actually tried this?

richardhod wrote:there was a guy at the arroyo parkway one who said the same, but I'm not loving Aussie wines generally. it's on wineshopper at the moment for twice the price, so if you like that sort of thing...

I've found Aussie wines to be hit and miss.

I not a fan of their Sauv Blancs. I guess they're OK if you like grapefruit bombs and grass.....me not so much.

jmdavidson wrote:The 2004 CS is up right now on WTSO.

I jumped on this. I haven't tried Quixote before, but it's hard to touch a Napa Cab, let alone one from Stags Leap in that price range.

jonw747 wrote:I jumped on this. I haven't tried Quixote before, but it's hard to touch a Napa Cab, let alone one from Stags Leap in that price range.

And aged too no less. I've really enjoyed 2004 Napa Cabs thus far.

bsevern wrote:And aged too no less. I've really enjoyed 2004 Napa Cabs thus far.

If you end up going in I will take 1. BTW, plenty of Quixote stock in Cupertino.

trifecta wrote:If you end up going in I will take 1. BTW, plenty of Quixote stock in Cupertino.

excellent. I'm in the bay area now. might add to my eight (minus one gift)

If they're selling off the 04 too, I think it's so that they can get publicity, and they may be short of cashflow, given their high prices...
I'm not in on the Cab because it's a Cab with Syrah, and will be a fruit bomb. I want a fruit bomb in the PS, as that's one of PS's strengths, in that style, but I go for better-structured Cabs, senza Syrah!

jmdavidson wrote:Has ANYONE actually tried this?

Yes, and I loved it. On rpm's recommendation. All the 2010 Tourists had it. the 03 was just coming into its own... do this can age and integrate. But most people are not as patient.
It's darker in flavour than most Carneros, but good acid, fine Pinot flavours, complex clone blends, and not overblown and overoaked. Though pH is in the higher range than rpm usually recommends.

EDIT they got more stock.. it's back up, but this lot shipped 21st March!
I got a case, and pinged rpm. Please tell him, if anyone here has his phone number. I emailed him.. he's the reason we know this wine.
If you need referral, email me here, or wine AT hodkinson dot org

polarbear22 wrote:What is WS?

Me bad. WineShopper, not WineSpies.

bsevern wrote:I've found Aussie wines to be hit and miss.

I not a fan of their Sauv Blancs. I guess they're OK if you like grapefruit bombs and grass.....me not so much.

agreed. too hot for SB, though the quite warm South Africa can make some nice ones, albeit less concentrated, and more grapefruit than gooseberry (NZ flavour), and dirt cheap if you're in Cape Town.

I might try it for the money though. Even though I'm not a fruit bomb fan, one for the money to see what "good" aussie red is, rather than the crap they send to England is. I'm off to the SoMa TJ's to go and have a look!

jmdavidson wrote:Has ANYONE actually tried this?

Yes, definitely a great buy for $15. Reminded me a bit more of some Sonoma Coast pinots I tried with the earthy, tar undertones which I enjoy.

WineShopper is very frustrating. It seems like they can't ship to Texas even though wine.com can now ship to Texas. Ugh. At least I was able to get in on this during the last sale.

More from Trader Joe's.
-Gloria Ferrer bubbly for $15. Rated as well as Domaine Chandon by some, so I bought a taster bottle.
-Apparently the $25 TJ's is asking for Mollydooker is good value. The guy recommended it. anyone had that? Sounds a bit culty yto me.
-Tried the $15 Parson's whatever Aussie cab/shiraz from TJ's. It's ok but I'd only spend $10 on it personally, and then only if. I'd run out of d'ontspille or the like. No depth. Yawn. Certainly not worth retail, or the $25 wineshopper are asking.
Here's the SF SoMa TJ's stock of Quixote, er... Lance & Windmill:
and incidentally, note the white-label Buena Vista PN in the background


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richardhod wrote:More from Trader Joe's.
Here's the SF SoMa TJ's stock of Quixote:

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In Chicago it was 2007. So has everywhere else had to 2006?

jmdavidson wrote:In Chicago it was 2007. So has everywhere else had to 2006?

yes so far. lucky you!!

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Why? Do you think the 07 is better or will be better (once aged)? I tried one yesterday (PnP). Pretty smooth, nice fruit, dry tannins. Will try it again today, since it's now had some time to decant.

Also noticed the picture has "pitite". Guess the folks at TJ's can't spell.

Checking CT. Anonymous reviewed the 06 Q Cellars on March 3rd.

jmdavidson wrote:Why? Do you think the 07 is better or will be better (once aged)? I tried one yesterday (PnP). Pretty smooth, nice fruit, dry tannins. Will try it again today, since it's now had some time to decant.

Also noticed the picture has "pitite". Guess the folks at TJ's can't spell.

Checking CT. Anonymous reviewed the 06 Q Cellars on March 3rd.

07 and 05 reputedly the best Napa vintages since 01, though it depends on micro-climate. 06 was still pretty good, but somewhat hotter, with concomitant overripening potential. 07 will cellar longer!

jmdavidson wrote:Why? Do you think the 07 is better or will be better (once aged)? I tried one yesterday (PnP). Pretty smooth, nice fruit, dry tannins. Will try it again today, since it's now had some time to decant.

Also noticed the picture has "pitite". Guess the folks at TJ's can't spell.

Checking CT. Anonymous reviewed the 06 Q Cellars on March 3rd.

On the lance and windmill it's spelled petite syrah, but apparently that is a misspelling that Quixote uses as well. I posted my review of the '06 under Quixote.

In reference to the 07 Buena Vista Ramal: Had one bottle a few weeks ago, decanted it and paired with pork tenderloin. It got better and better as the night went on. Didn't take detailed notes except to say it was the best Pinot I've had, and amazing for the price. I liked it better (although it was different, darker with higher acidity) than my Davis Sonoma Coast Pinots. For $15 it's ridiculously good.

trifecta wrote:On the lance and windmill it's spelled petite syrah, but apparently that is a misspelling that Quixote uses as well. I posted my review of the '06 under Quixote.

Turley spells it "Petite Syrah," as well.

And I'm with Richard -- 07 > 06. Although, I am certainly not complaining at the price we paid.

richardhod wrote:More from Trader Joe's.
-Gloria Ferrer bubbly for $15. Rated as well as Domaine Chandon by some, so I bought a taster bottle.
-Apparently the $25 TJ's is asking for Mollydooker is good value. The guy recommended it. anyone had that? Sounds a bit culty yto me.

Which Mollydooker was it?

kainers wrote:Which Mollydooker was it?

richardhod wrote:

Ah. We have that at a Total Wine here for 19.99. I have not had it in a couple years, but I remember liking it. Their wines are mostly made to be drank young, usually real fruit forward. I have a couple friends who are soms' and they don't really care for them, but keep the wines on their list because they sell decently.

richardhod wrote:

I've had a previous vintage. Based on your comments previously, I wouldn't think it would be your style. This is pretty in your face full throttle Shiraz (hence the boxer) not subtle at all.

Ok, just got in for 7 more of the Buena Vista 07 Ramal Pinot. Just enough to get the free shipping.

What a killer deal!

wnance wrote:I've had a previous vintage. Based on your comments previously, I wouldn't think it would be your style. This is pretty in your face full throttle Shiraz (hence the boxer) not subtle at all.

thanks guys... thougth it would be such ordinary fare, as with the parson's stuff next to it. Just apparently some people rave.

I am working on the Moon Mountain Zin Port right now. I have been out of the wine scene for a bit after surgery and antibiotics. I have to admit I am glad I got these on the Invino MM firesale because I am not impressed and would not pay anywhere near retail. Maybe it is just me.

bkarlan wrote:I am working on the Moon Mountain Zin Port right now. I have been out of the wine scene for a bit after surgery and antibiotics. I have to admit I am glad I got these on the Invino MM firesale because I am not impressed and would not pay anywhere near retail. Maybe it is just me.

But it was nice-for-the-price. Nothing complex here, just a pleasant rather simple port-style Zin; the SO approved, that helps.

rjquillin wrote:But it was nice-for-the-price. Nothing complex here, just a pleasant rather simple port-style Zin; the SO approved, that helps.

Yes for the price I paid I am happy, however it is REALLY thin. If this port style wine were a woman, she would be anorexic.

wnance wrote:In reference to the 07 Buena Vista Ramal: Had one bottle a few weeks ago, decanted it and paired with pork tenderloin. It got better and better as the night went on. Didn't take detailed notes except to say it was the best Pinot I've had, and amazing for the price. I liked it better (although it was different, darker with higher acidity) than my Davis Sonoma Coast Pinots. For $15 it's ridiculously good.

Anyone in Chicago want to split a purchase of this? If we buy 7 bottles, it's free shipping. At $15 each, those who have it say it's a great deal. Of the 7 (or more), I'd be happy with taking 3 or 4, your choice. This deal won't last long on Wineshopper, so let me know.

Has anyone ordered from Full Pull wines yet? They seem to be setup a bit like Garagiste where they offer you cheaper prices if you wait to build up a case, but they only feature Washington State wineries:

http://www.fullpullwines.com/website/

Today they have Spring Valley's Frederick and Uriah 2008 for $36.99 which is $2 more than LastBottle had the Frederick up for last week.

This site looks best for people located in Seattle since shipping prices are high.

jmdavidson wrote:In the Chicago area, I found the PS but it was 2007 (not 2006) and at $15.99. Still picked up a few bottles. Probably need to cellar it for a few years.

Found the same at the TJ's in Woodbury, MN. They said it had just arrived on Wednesday. I hope it's good, 'cause I dropped close to a C-note on six bottles!