Gona split it with my sister... can't resist.

Hopefully I won't die.

Can't be worse than the Ramsey Cab I got here...

UNEXPECTED BUMMER- Looks like NJ is not a valid state to ship this great selection into. Which is strange because I am a member of the Wall Street Journal Wine Club and they ship me wine on a regular basis to NJ. Anuyone have any insight here? Wonder why this seller can't ship to NJ.

ginawoot wrote:So where's the freakin' balsamic already, Woot?

Oh wow, I didn't miss the balsamic afterall?!? I spent my entire work day, and a significant portion of my evening on my phone refreshing wine.woot just to get the balsamic (I was out with friends and being very anti-social checking my phone every 5 minutes...). But alas, a girl has to sleep sometime. I somehow just knew it would pop up at 11:45, an hour after I called it quits and went to sleep... This gives me hope that it will make an appearance this week or next!

pmcquaid wrote:UNEXPECTED BUMMER- Looks like NJ is not a valid state to ship this great selection into. Which is strange because I am a member of the Wall Street Journal Wine Club and they ship me wine on a regular basis to NJ. Anuyone have any insight here? Wonder why this seller can't ship to NJ.

Every seller has to get a permit from every state they want to ship to.

wine.woot is going to have to employ me. I've run out of wine-buying money!! :-/

I tried these at our local wine shop since they were doing a tasting of them. I wouldn't pay $3 a bottle for any of these. I'll pass.

pmcquaid wrote:UNEXPECTED BUMMER- Looks like NJ is not a valid state to ship this great selection into. Which is strange because I am a member of the Wall Street Journal Wine Club and they ship me wine on a regular basis to NJ. Anuyone have any insight here? Wonder why this seller can't ship to NJ.

Can't you get someone to Wootleg for you in NY?

Aw come on, no love for Claypool Cellars? At least he does it himself.

CowboyDann wrote:Rolling Stones aren't that great so he'd rather pass a kidney stone than listen to them. As for the date it's a worldfamous grateful dead concert. Check it out sumtime it's all over the internet. Just google Grateful Dead 08/27/72

I too would like OP to elaborate, but it could also be a reference to a Rolling Stones show on Mick's b-day, which is the same date and is not very well recorded here

/cannot understand why anyone would dis the stones...

Meh - an interesting collector item if you are (still) doing the empty bottle display on top of your kitchen cabinets - (yes yes it wasn't that long ago for me either)...but I am happy to finally be in a place to be picky about wine and have a more mature palate for it...it was the 1979 Chambourcin that Basignani served during dinner...it was amazing!
I'm not saying that these may not be good wines, I just believe that a good wine will sell itself with out the pop culture ad on. I do however also know that winemaking is a tough business, so I don't barrel-bash the viticulturists for the sales boost potential.
The fans will most likely not be disappointed, but I'm going to pass. That's money better spent elsewhere

what a long strange trip it's been

shebafnc wrote:I tried these at our local wine shop since they were doing a tasting of them. I wouldn't pay $3 a bottle for any of these. I'll pass.

I Agree.
On par with two buck chuck.

texacaliali wrote:For all those asking...WD just confirmed wines will ship in time for Santa's arrival on December 25. "yes to Xmas". Cheers to Rockin' Out a Silent Night.

Can you ask him about the Balsamic too? Will it ship before Christmas? ;)

If there is a Denver/Boulder wooter who is dying for balsamic, I ordered two when they were offered a few months ago and haven't opened them yet (still have some from last year). They've been stored in the 55 degree wine cellar room. I'd be willing to part with one of them if someone wants one for the holidays.

Just can't pull the trigger on these...too kitschy for me. I love a great label, but I'd prefer that I know that it's a reasonably good wine behind the label. I'm inclined to pick up a bottle in the store if the label catches my eye and the winery has a bit of a good reputation. But based on a lot of the comments on this board regarding the wines (and I've learned to trust the folks on this board), this is just too darn gimmicky with no foundation of substance. Gonna pass...

I've tried the stones and pink floyd wine. Much to my surprise they were fantastic. Thought they would look nice (which they did) but tasted great. Sent a gift of Police wine to a friend and they loved it also. Have not tried the dead. can't wait to.

Did it dawn on people that the Balsamic people have to agree to sell their product on here? Winedavid can't MAKE them offer a deal. I'm sure he tried.

In for one on this deal. Great display behind the bar and another set to gift

musicgirl28 wrote:I've tried the stones and pink floyd wine. Much to my surprise they were fantastic. Thought they would look nice (which they did) but tasted great. Sent a gift of Police wine to a friend and they loved it also. Have not tried the dead. can't wait to.

Last time I pointed out what I'm about to point out, I got slammed. Anyone else care to comment?

Hi all - Ron here from Wines That Rock and we're jumping in to follow our 1st Wine.Woot! We know some folks have pointed out that we are just "slapping" cool labels on bottles, but our winemaker Mark Beaman takes his blending of wine and music serious...so who says music can't inspire a great glass of wine...and have some fun along the way.

The Police? That is more music that pebbles than rocks.

mshilko wrote:My wife is going to be upset when there is no balsamic under the tree, you guys are killin' our tradition!

Yeah.. though I still have hope.. last year they sold it on Dec. 6 and even by smartpost I got it in time for Christmas.

musicgirl28 wrote:I've tried the stones and pink floyd wine. Much to my surprise they were fantastic. Thought they would look nice (which they did) but tasted great. Sent a gift of Police wine to a friend and they loved it also. Have not tried the dead. can't wait to.

I'll try...

musicgirl28, It's great that you have had these wines. Can you provide some tasting notes for the ones you have had, or other background information on the types of wines you like. What is the style of these?
I see you also joined Woot today and have yet to purchase this deal about which you rave... are you affiliated with the winery or distributor?

I can't believe there's not a UB40 one...

Maryland is not in the list

texacaliali wrote:Hey Ron, super thanks for piping in. What was the moment that all started the Wines that Rock idea for you?

Hi Texacaliali - the idea really hit when we noticed that almost every time we were drinking wine there was music somewhere in the background - at a bar, before a concert, home having dinner or watching TV/movies, at parties, etc. And the music my crowd listens to is rock - so why not explore combining both and creating a lifestyle connection - so began Wines That Rock!

tonycyndy wrote:Just can't pull the trigger on these...too kitschy for me. I love a great label, but I'd prefer that I know that it's a reasonably good wine behind the label. I'm inclined to pick up a bottle in the store if the label catches my eye and the winery has a bit of a good reputation. But based on a lot of the comments on this board regarding the wines (and I've learned to trust the folks on this board), this is just too darn gimmicky with no foundation of substance. Gonna pass...

Here's what Gary Vaynerchuk said about some of our wines last year...maybe that will help getting past the cool labels and into the bottle :-) - http://www.winesthatrock.com/assets/client/File/GaryVaynerchuk.pdf

wineyum wrote:If there is a Denver/Boulder wooter who is dying for balsamic, I ordered two when they were offered a few months ago and haven't opened them yet (still have some from last year). They've been stored in the 55 degree wine cellar room. I'd be willing to part with one of them if someone wants one for the holidays.

I know that folks are dying for some basalmic, but honestly, we're getting away from the point of today's offer, which is not basalmic. I am however, sympathetic because I know how good it is, and want to encourage you all to start a thread up about it so you can swap, unload extras, or do what you need to do to get your fix.

And now back to our scheduled discussion...

Hi. Howard J from Wines That Rock. Thought it was worth mentioning that our vineyard is the Mendocino Wine Co. It's a fifth generation vineyard - family farmed, sustainably grown, premium Mendocino County fruit is used in the creation of these wines.

Happy to be doing our first Wine.Woot!

mikegberg wrote:Last time I pointed out what I'm about to point out, I got slammed. Anyone else care to comment?

Here's some nice words from Gary Vaynerchuk about Wines That Rock - http://www.winesthatrock.com/assets/client/File/GaryVaynerchuk.pdf

texacaliali wrote:

pulling corks again on all these in a few to gather some current tasting notes from WD & Co...stay tuned.

Have you pulled the corks? Would love to hear a firsthand. Cheers.

Where's the bubbly Woot?

texacaliali wrote:looking forward to hearing from the winery today, especially about the 2008 vintage for the Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon Cabernet Sauvignon - the 2008 is a new release.

pulling corks again on all these in a few to gather some current tasting notes from WD & Co...stay tuned.

Has the LabRat program been ended? Haven't seen any rattage in weeks. Seems like it might have been a good idea for this offer.

inkycatz wrote:I know that folks are dying for some basalmic, but honestly, we're getting away from the point of today's offer, which is not basalmic. I am however, sympathetic because I know how good it is, and want to encourage you all to start a thread up about it so you can swap, unload extras, or do what you need to do to get your fix.

And now back to our scheduled discussion...

And really people.... is it so hard to pay full retail just once in your lives and order directly from the company

http://www.cavedonibalsamic.com/

PS. Back to the wines that rock, I can't wait to try them!

I would think the higher cost is likely due to them having to pay licensing $$$'s to each band to use their logo/name. So, it makes sense.

I REALLY hope you had permission from the bands, or you should be prepared for their lawyers...