amtruchard wrote:We are truly from Napa and, even more impressive, the wine is 100% estate grown.

Have to love winery posting after a sell-out. Very very impressive. I'm also hoping that means more to come on this weekend?

Bummed I didn't get in in time.

bigpieps wrote:Kind of worried about the '03. Should I be?

Not at all!

Cheers,
Winedrew

richardhod wrote:Indeed, older Spanish wines! The supermarkets in England are practically giving away Gran Reserva 02 and 03 Tempranillos from areas like La Mancha and Jumilla, and they are an amazing steal. The oak has settled into something softer, and there are aged flavours as well as still-vibrant fruit. And they mostly improve over a couple of days in the open bottle!

How would you compare your style of that of a Spanish Gran Reserva, and which region do you like the best? Talking of which, whose wines do you like most in California, our own aside?

Our wines have more fruit than the Gran Reservas because our wines only spend 11 months in barrels. The do not develop that tar, licorice, and anise that some of the Gran Rservas attain, but they do have that silky, yet thin acidity that holds the wine together for so many years.

I drink different wines every night. It keeps it interesting. I love old world. (Rhone and Loire are where it is at for me.) Ironically, I am on the fence about Spain, love the classic Riojas and Riberas, you can keep Priorat and the more modern style coming out these days. For domestic producers I like Flowers, Robert Sinskey, GunBun, Hendry, and the list could go on.

jrbw3 wrote:Have to love winery posting after a sell-out. Very very impressive. I'm also hoping that means more to come on this weekend?

Bummed I didn't get in in time.

Wish it did. But all out. I love the passion of you guys on woot.

Holy cow that was fast, I'm glad I stayed up to post before bed and decided to nab it, because otherwise I would have been out of luck!

But this was supposed to last until midnight Sunday. Now what do we for entertainment until then?

Does WD give us a clue early?

Trying to use the vertical tasting as education, are there any specific differences in the wines you can point to because of the weather, and why that would be, e.g. xx is fruitier because it didn't rain as much. It would be appreciated.

vrthomas wrote:It is done by winery. That is what people are going to tell you. Each winery has to have the license to ship to your state.

However, as I already complained about, I bought the last Truchard offering for this Tempranillo and it was available to NC.

What gives?

I know it is a moot point since the wine is sold out but as far a shipping to NC and NH, I am not quite sure why they are not listed. I know that as a winery we have the permits to ship to these states. I'll have to check the paperwork.

dang... sold out while reading the posts. Should have bought first, asked questions later like usual. Fastest sell out ever?

@amtruchard Sold out already? How can that be?!

Bummer, bummer, bummer! I take a day off, don't check the weekend offering first thing and see what happens?? I would have soooo been in on this one. Love the Truchard Tempranillo. Hmmm... do I have a bottle left in the stash? Might be time to open it up to add to the wonder of a weekend home alone! But still bummed.

Crap crap crap!!!!!!!!!!!! I just was able to get back to my computer and look what I seee......... Sold out! This sucks for me!!! Congrats to everyone who got in...... what a way to start my weekend!!!! not!!! Oh well, I hope mondays offer is good!! Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Unbelievable.

Ouch. Already sold out??! That was quick...

No point getting Rat Reports now!
How can WW offer a Friday deal that sells out by 9am CDST?

I only hope these are 750 mL!

Thank you for selling out. This offer seemed to good to pass up. Thankfully, I already have enough wine. Now I can spend my money on groceries instead.

Wow. I didn't expect to see a weekend woot sold out so fast! Amazing deal. Very generous wineyard indeed.

If anyone from the Chicago area also ordered a case and gets the 05 while I get the 06, or vice versa, I would be willing to trade two bottles to give each of us a 4 vintage vertical. Send me a pm after they are delivered if you are interested.

wootified wrote:PM for you...

Thanks! See you in August

I noticed that shipping is now $7 instead of the $5 last time I wooted. FedEx raise their rates or is it speedier since it's kinda hot out?

I was going to pick this up tonight but it sold out. It's probably for the best. I have nearly 2 cases of wine inbound x_x

Do we have to wait until monday for the next offering? It's not even midday Friday. . . (I sound spoiled)

mmohr0357 wrote:I noticed that shipping is now $7 instead of the $5 last time I wooted. FedEx raise their rates or is it speedier since it's kinda hot out?

Summer shipping

jmdavidson wrote:But this was supposed to last until midnight Sunday. Now what do we for entertainment until then?

Does WD give us a clue early?

Clue!? I was hoping for a backup plan.

LSlipetz wrote:If anyone from the Chicago area also ordered a case and gets the 05 while I get the 06, or vice versa, I would be willing to trade two bottles to give each of us a 4 vintage vertical. Send me a pm after they are delivered if you are interested.

Great idea - same offer from me to anyone in the Dayton/Cincy area!

mmohr0357 wrote:I noticed that shipping is now $7 instead of the $5 last time I wooted. FedEx raise their rates or is it speedier since it's kinda hot out?

Shipping can actually be slower, but it's via refrigerated truck to protect the wines, hence the rise in shipping cost.

jmdavidson wrote:No point getting Rat Reports now!
How can WW offer a Friday deal that sells out by 9am CDST?

I for one still want the reports! I am always interested to hear what fellow wooters think about the wines, esp when I have some coming my way.

LSlipetz wrote:Summer shipping

Good deal... figured it was something like that.

We should have a weekend woot-off ; )

sulakdd wrote:Current numbers (updated each minute)
First sucker: tnshy
Speed to first woot: 0m 22.137s
Last wooter to woot: sulakdd

Anyone in Michigan (Lansing->Detroit area) want to split 2 for 2 the 2005/2006 if we end up with different vintages?

I am in the Lansing area and would be willing to split the 05/06 randomizer should we receive both vintages. PM sent.

mmohr0357 wrote:Good deal... figured it was something like that.

Sorry, my link was broken the first time. I updated the link for you to check out.

darlenee1 wrote:I for one still want the reports! I am always interested to hear what fellow wooters think about the wines, esp when I have some coming my way.

I agree! It could be a month+ before we actually get this wine... plus, the rats have a duty to post their reports. Just cause it sells out doesn't mean they get off with a free bottle. Darn lousy rats!

Oh, I so missed out. which wacky wooters were wooting wee hours?! You early birds surely got the worm!

MarkDaSpark wrote:Hey everyone - just in case you weren't aware - today is National Donut Day.

National Donut Day 2011: Dunkin' Donuts, Krispy Kreme Giving Away Free Donuts June 3 (LOCATIONS)


Thank you Michellesisk!!


Rose!

Winedrew



Hmmm, I wonder what wine will go with donuts?

Flybranda wrote:Wow, I'd really love to buy in with you again. But, with what we already have coming, I'm pushing the boudaries of 'domestic bliss'.
I'd be happy to *wootleg* for you though, if you decide you want to go for the whole lot (or split with someone else in MD).

Thanks for the offer Flybranda! Luckily I found a coworker who resides in VA who wanted to split. Glad I moved on this first thing this morning! With the early sell-out I guess I'm going to have to do something productive with my weekend rather than following the forums the entire time...

To the rats who didn't report yet I hope you still will. And make it entertaining so all of us bored wooters can learn more and help pass the time until Monday's offer! :-)

And here I was all excited to crack one of the '05s from the fall offer tonight and do an impromptu lab-rat report since I still need to wait a month for MD shipping to make it possible to be chosen for a real one...suppose I still can though!

Anyone in Seattle area want to swap 2 for 2 the 2005 and 2006 vintages if we've got separate vintages? Send me a PM.

amtruchard wrote:We are truly from Napa and, even more impressive, the wine is 100% estate grown. My family has been growing grapes here since 1974. Please do come visit us the next time you are in the area. We are one of the few vineyards doing Tempranillo in Napa. We also do a few more fun and interesting varieties like Roussanne, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Hope you give are other wines a try sometime.

We will definitely come to visit since we live in the Bay area. And as you mentioned 3 of our favorites wines it's for sure.

candlesticky wrote:Oh, I so missed out. which wacky wooters were wooting wee hours?! You early birds surely got the worm!

Fortunately (I guess) I had trouble going to sleep last night, so I fired up my laptop to do a bit of work until I got drowsy. Decided to see what was going on at wine.woot, and wasted no time going in for one.

I knew right away this would move fast. Since this is a weekend offering I thought it might last for at least a day before selling out, but I decided I couldn't chance it.

jmdavidson wrote:No point getting Rat Reports now!
How can WW offer a Friday deal that sells out by 9am CDST?

Even though the deal is gone, people in the
Wine.Woot nation still would love to hear your Lab Rat report!

Winedrew

redwinefan wrote:I agree! It could be a month+ before we actually get this wine... plus, the rats have a duty to post their reports. Just cause it sells out doesn't mean they get off with a free bottle. Darn lousy rats!

You tell them how it is!

Winedrew