kylemittskus wrote:NOTE: THESE ARE TINY BOTTLES!!!

holy cow you saved me there

kylemittskus wrote:NOTE: THESE ARE TINY BOTTLES!!!

Yes...Enjoy a 'Tasting Room' sized sample of 6 different Donati Family wines, packaged in individual sample bottles (just like the ones you'd get on an airplane or in your hotel mini-bar).

While Donati runs some pretty nice "deals," this one does not seem so good.

beefytaco wrote:Excellent - thanks! I don't see a lot of his wines at my local shops, but will be on the lookout.
If we're building a list of importers (I was just focusing on those that bring in great stuff from Languedoc above), the following should definitely be on the list:
Terry Theise
Bowler
Polaner
Savio Soares

One more for the list; Peter Weygandt. Lots of good Southern French reds.

Just got this email from WL

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For those Scott Harvey fans out there. 15% off the new release Inzinerator: 15.30 per bottle or $13.50 for club members. Free shipping with a case.

Woot price on the 08 was $40 for 3 plus $5 shipping, so very comparable.

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Tallulah has 50% off their 2007 Bald Mountain Ranch. Now at $17 for a tax day special. Not sure how much shipping is:

http://www.tallulahwines.com/shop/item.jsp?itemid=473&catid=37

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redwinefan wrote:Tallulah has 50% off their 2007 Bald Mountain Ranch. Now at $17 for a tax day special. Not sure how much shipping is:

http://www.tallulahwines.com/shop/item.jsp?itemid=473&catid=37

Any word on how the 07 compares to the 06?

The 06 was supposed to peak in 2-4 years

redwinefan wrote:Tallulah has 50% off their 2007 Bald Mountain Ranch. Now at $17 for a tax day special. Not sure how much shipping is:

http://www.tallulahwines.com/shop/item.jsp?itemid=473&catid=37

Do'ah I miss Woot shipping,

shipping prices

bkarlan wrote:Any word on how the 07 compares to the 06?

The 06 was supposed to peak in 2-4 years

I've actually only had the 07, not the 06 yet. I thought the 07 was a nice Napa Syrah especially at the price I paid. I'm planning on aging the rest of mine for a few more years.

I got the 07 on WTSO for $15 which included shipping on 4. I wouldn't be surprised if we see it on Woot soon enough for a similar price.

redwinefan wrote:I've actually only had the 07, not the 06 yet. I thought the 07 was a nice Napa Syrah especially at the price I paid. I'm planning on aging the rest of mine for a few more years.

I got the 07 on WTSO for $15 which included shipping on 4. I wouldn't be surprised if we see it on Woot soon enough for a similar price.

I got two of the 07 from the big Last Bottle sale for $15 each, haven't tried either though. There seems to have been a lot of that that went around, not sure what the production was but there may not be much sitting out there for woot to procure, and honestly I would hope that being woot, might even be able to get us a slightly better deal.

redwinefan wrote:I've actually only had the 07, not the 06 yet. I thought the 07 was a nice Napa Syrah especially at the price I paid. I'm planning on aging the rest of mine for a few more years.

I got the 07 on WTSO for $15 which included shipping on 4. I wouldn't be surprised if we see it on Woot soon enough for a similar price.

I am going to hold out for woot. Shipping is killing it for me.

NYC Rioja tasting event 4/25 at Morrell Wines. $50 a pop. (Tempted, but if I imbibe at all that evening, it likely will be in another part of town, to toast a colleague's next career move/numb myself to the sad fact of said colleague's departure.)

Anyone want to split the case of white burgundy on lastbottle????

bsevern wrote:Anyone want to split the case of white burgundy on lastbottle????

Or anyone in So cal??

bsevern wrote:Anyone want to split the case of white burgundy on lastbottle????

I'd be in on that...

rjquillin wrote:I'd be in on that...

Sorry it sold out before any response. I'd love to try a few bottles if anyone did get in on it and wants to share

Donati is on Winestyr. Could be a nice deal if they end up offering some of their close out discounts before it expires.

redwinefan wrote:Donati is on Winestyr. Could be a nice deal if they end up offering some of their close out discounts before it expires.

We must be on the same wavelength. I just logged in to check Winestyr

tytiger58 wrote:Or anyone in So cal??

missed it!

Anybody tried the $20 Brunello at Trader Joe's in the LA area? I'm not sure if it's in the Bay Area or elsewhere, but there was a large display at the Culver City store. I'm wondering if it's a generic $20 "big wine" or something more interesting.

so, winstyr: stupid idea? three kids 5+years late to market?

richardhod wrote:so, winstyr: stupid idea? three kids 5+years late to market?

I think the idea is _ok_ since many wineries probably would rather capture these deal customers directly than give them up to a site like Woot or Lot18. The only problem is, the discounts & wineries haven't been good enough yet to make me want to purchase one.

Plus, you have to deal with the often exorbitant winery shipping charges. So you are usually in for at least $100 bucks on one of these deals if you buy the cheaper coupon + shipping. Generally too much to take a risk on an unknown wine.

Anyone else find it annoying how virtually every wine they offer on LastBottle 'blew them away?'

InFrom wrote:NYC Rioja tasting event 4/25 at Morrell Wines. $50 a pop. (Tempted, but if I imbibe at all that evening, it likely will be in another part of town, to toast a colleague's next career move/numb myself to the sad fact of said colleague's departure.)

Thanks for the info. I wish I could go, but have theater tickets for that night. The next one.

mschauber wrote:Anyone else find it annoying how virtually every wine they offer on LastBottle 'blew them away?'

Yes

Quixote vertical is on wtso right now for $99

jonw747 wrote:WTSO has the Solvino 2007 Napa Cabernet for $19.99. Has anyone tried it?

Apparently it was grown in the Rutherford AVA, which I would think makes it a Rutherford cab.

I bought a case, as so far I haven't been disappointed by similar offerings of pedigreed Napa cabs from lesser known vineyards.

When I picked up my shipment, I realized that I actually purchased the 2006 Solovino from WTSO. It was quite good and the same price as the 2007, so I'm jealous of those of you who got in on the 2007 deal.

redwinefan wrote:When I picked up my shipment, I realized that I actually purchased the 2006 Solovino from WTSO. It was quite good and the same price as the 2007, so I'm jealous of those of you who got in on the 2007 deal.

We popped a bottle of the 2007 already, and it was pretty tannic without the big fruit explosion needed to ignore it. So, enjoy the 2006, I'm planning to keep the 2007 in the cellar for a while.

I know some have retired Lets Pour from their watch list due to the deletion of credits but I thought I would pass something along.

Personally I have never purchased from them but still receive emails, peruse their selection, and spin their wheel of wine.

Ever since they deleted the credits the chances you actually win something on a spin has dramatically increased. I am probably running at a 15% chance of getting at least $5.

Your winnings only stay in your cart for 24 hours. If you happen to win $10, you can only use it on a $45 min. purchase. Not sure about the others. Anyways, just thought I would share.

Too many sales going on...

• Just passed: SH sale, Lot18 free s/h, others.
  
• Now: woot.off (ok, not a sale, but credit card buster.)
  
• 10am today: WTSO Top 100 Tuesday.
  
• Fri 4/27: Wine Library 2012 Spring Cleaning (see below.)
  

howell mtn on wtso now or paso robles blend that i missed by a few minutes on woot.


UNIT SIZE 750.00 ml
VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon
VINTAGE: 2009
GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Sirah
COUNTRY: United States
REGION: Howell Mountain
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.50 %


2005 Oakrock Paso Robles Red 4-Pack

■Alcohol: 16.2%
■Barrel Aging: Aged in 50% new French Oak
■Date Bottled: 9/4/2007
■Cases produced: 260
■Date Released: 12/1/2007
■Varietals: 62% Syrah 16% Cabernet Sauvignon 11% Cabernet Franc 11% Petit Verdot
■Designation: Oakrock Vineyards--A Small west-side Paso vineyard near L’Aventure



will trade up to 3 of the above for the following that i have.

2009 InZINerator 3-Pack

■Blend: 78% Zinfandel, 9% Syrah, 8% Barbera, 5% Mixed Port
■Alcohol: 14.5%
■pH: 3.6
■RS: 0.8%
■Release Date: January, 2012
■Cases Produced: 1,042 @ 12/750ml


in central florida.

WTSO:

Super Tuscan
Fattoria La Torre
Esse 2009
Toscana IGT Rosso
Free Shipping on 2 or more

Original: $112.00
Yesterday's Best Web: (including cost of shipping*) $112.00
Our Price(Delivered): $39.99

Re: letspour.com
I have to say I'm not impressed with the wheel or their base prices.

CT scores are low 90's:

Keller Pinot Noir La Cruz 2007 Half Bottles @ LB $12/free shipping w/6.

Anyone know about Keller?

If anyone needs a LastBottle invite....hit me up

bsevern wrote:CT scores are low 90's:

Keller Pinot Noir La Cruz 2007 Half Bottles @ LB $12/free shipping w/6.

Anyone know about Keller?

If anyone needs a LastBottle invite....hit me up

I went in on this since it'd be nice to have half bottles of decent Sonoma Coast pinot around for when I'd like something good on a weeknight.

I really can't afford to buy any wine today, but if I could - I'd be all over the Bandol over on cindy.

Ramal Chardonnay, Dijon Clones 2007 on Invino, from Buena Vista, at my 30% club price. rpm loves this stuff, and so do I, thoough the mixed clones is even better, though sold out. Highly recommended.

bsevern wrote:CT scores are low 90's:

Keller Pinot Noir La Cruz 2007 Half Bottles @ LB $12/free shipping w/6.

Anyone know about Keller?

If anyone needs a LastBottle invite....hit me up

Here is a review and stats from Prince of Pinot, mind you it is 2 years old, but some reviews from fall on CT sound like it is still drinking well:

14.1% alc., pH 3.49, 510 cases, $44. From the Petaluma Gap region of the Sonoma Coast. Harvested, vinified and bottled on site. Multiple clones including Pommard, Dijon 115, 123, 667, 777, 828 and Swan selection. The fruit was de-stemmed and fermentations were driven by native yeast. Only free-run wine was included. Aged 10 months in 35% new French oak barrels. · Marvelous nose with complex aromas including strawberries, raspberries, savory spice, and oak vanillin. A medium-bodied wine that is gentle and soft in the mouth with flavorful red cherry and berry fruits enhanced by loamy accents and a tangy finish of moderate length. Drinking perfectly now. Very good. Reviewed June 22, 2010

I bought a few of these today. Half bottles are great for the multi-course dinners I make occasionally for me and hubby. I can splurge on 8 really good half bottles of wine that I don't have to worry about lying around open for too long. It is easier to drink up the excess in the following week.

Any unusual wine "accessories" or gadgets out there lately? Seems this thread has become devoted only to wine itself.