In for one.

in for one, gotta try it.
What is with the avatars? I miss a few offerings and WW has done something new.

what a flattering one you selected for me, how did you know?

kylemittskus wrote:At less than $10 a bottle shipped, I'd better see every single person who complains that the wines offered are too expensive to be in for the max.

DITTO!

kylemittskus wrote:That said, the price makes me want to break the SIWBM and grab a pack.

DITTO!!!

almost as cheap as a woot wine offering!

gotta try one!

(FWIW, even that rock hollow was wholly terrible. and for $10/ btl, was actually good...)

For the price I would roll the dice based on Woot street-cred. No Vermont though.

$9.17 a bottle shipped -- found by Wine.Woot -- the weather is getting nice -- time to fire up the 'barbie' -- maybe not shrimp, but the blend sounds good for other grilled favorites --- Looks like a GO

Ooops - almost got 'caught' -- will have to buy at home this evening

so no ratting on 2nd woot of the week, huh?

guess i can wait then...

I want to try....but trader joe's is just around the corner, as well as the lovely wine store down the street that has tastings every week...

I think I can resist this one.

And I definitely don't just want to see my avatar. (yay pink!)

Eh, I'll pass. Great price though for an everyday guzzler.

in for 2. I could use a cheap every day wine for a change. Worst case I take them to parties....

Got to see my monster-dude.

I'm on the fence, but with so little information, SIWBM continues

add me to the list of those on the fence (and wanting to see my avatar!)

possibly tomorrow after more funds become available (yay payday!)

If only this came with another wine rack...ok, really I just wanted to see how I looked.

Anyone found any other reviews for this wine? Cellar is pretty full, but I could make room for cheap wine if its decent..

Also, if you click on your icon/avatar, you'll be redirected to your members page where you'll have a choice of 4 others to change it to.(once you click the change avatar link there, of course)

shariellen wrote:If only this came with another wine rack...ok, really I just wanted to see how I looked.

aside from the soul patch which i find insulting, it actually looks a lot like me!

Glad to see a budget wine offering, and will be taking advantage.

And wanted to see my monster.

Getting the wine. Wanted to post to see my avatar.

I think its this wine:

http://www.borderswinelist.com/index.cfm?s=shop&t=/shopBRD/proddetail.cfm&item=17794&src=brd&cfid=90079&cftoken=91853857


Winemaker Damian Grindley is proud of this two-variety cuvee... and justifiably so..

TLC sources its wines from the Limestone Coast area of Southern Australia, where water always is scarce — a factor that stresses the grapevines and concentrates flavors in the fruit. The vineyards benefit from the unusual Terra Rosa soil, a mix of red-brown clay and loam that imparts purity of fruit, intense berry tones and an impressive balance of concentration and finesse.

"The vines get plenty of — you guessed it — 'TLC,' not just from our vineyard workers but also from the gentle, cooling ocean breezes that waft over the low limestone ridges," Grindley explains. "In the cellar, careful attention to tannin management was essential in a light rain year like 2007."

TLC's blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz has silky tannins that make the wine's berry fruit and subtle spiciness truly beguiling. As Grindley puts it: "This is Australia reconnecting with the delicious style of wine it became justifiably famous for."

In for two! woot has only disappointed me once with the Rock Hollow and that was back in January 2008...all is forgiven and forgotten...especially with all of the wine purchased and imbibed since then!

May even have my hubby purchase a set. We love Australian reds and IF for some reason, it's not the best, then it will be served after bottles of the good stuff have been consumed. After folks have had a few glasses (or a bottle) of the good stuff, their taste buds become more open to ANY kind of wine!

Uncorked wrote:No shipping to Michigan!!! Seems to be a pattern with wines from Australia....

On the other hand, New York is on the list which is a first for out-of-the-USA wines.

Looks interesting enough to try to me!

This is a tuff one... I need some winery participation to get off the fence!

I love every-day guzzlers but I wouldn't mind waiting for Wellington and go all in there..

However, if these are enjoyable, smooth 9 dollar bottles, I needa go in for 3!

Ahh!

On another note, I find corks to be infinitely more romantic. Although I don't mind a twist-off, it resembles everything I go against. Quicker, cheaper, and more commercial products. Hard to deny the possibility that cost was the initial reason to switch. Ofcourse, I don't doubt that its "better" qualities exist, but rather that they became known AFTER they were put into place.


Ahh who I'm I kidden, I just wanna see my avatar!

Edit: How did they know I'm Mexican? Weird. Lol

No Michicgan, huh? That makes this decision easy I guess!

Oh, and I wanted to see my monster

On the fence, but I usually like the South Aussie wines. SIWBM may be broken for this one.

I guess I'll get one...I havent wooted since the Wellington Syrah, which by the way, is delicious.

animallover wrote:In for two! woot has only disappointed me once with the Rock Hollow and that was back in January 2008...all is forgiven and forgotten...especially with all of the wine purchased and imbibed since then!

May even have my hubby purchase a set. We love Australian reds and IF for some reason, it's not the best, then it will be served after bottles of the good stuff have been consumed. After folks have had a few glasses (or a bottle) of the good stuff, their taste buds become more open to ANY kind of wine!

I have to agree with you on all points-love Australian reds, think screw tops are fine and sure can't beat the price. Wine Woot has caused me to try many many wines I would have otherwisw never even known about. In for the max.

In for two. Only previous experience with Woot wines were the Havens Merlot & North Coast Cab, which were really good.

And........I want to check out my avatar!

In for one.

And, yeah, the avatar thing ....

found a review on Wine Spectator, they give it an 89 -- "Polished, generous and focused, beaming its blackberry, currant, mint and spice flavors over a medium-weight frame into the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2015. 2,296 cases made."

Wanna see my monster. Thinking about the wine.

In for 1.

1. I like the black birds on the bottle
2. I want to see my monster.
3. I'm one of those "these recent W.W are too expensive"

I will kick myself for not buying this....
I will kick myself for buying this...

im in for one too...9 bucks a bottle shipped to my door is a good deal for anything that gets you tipsy. id take aquanet for that price.

Tasty, love me aussie blends.

Thinking... Probably in for one. Would like to see if there are any other reviews.

Dang.

Inexpensive South Aus cab/shiraz and no Michigan.

Dang.


edit: How did I get an avatar?

edit again: the external avatar linking is broken
edit again: okay now it works but it looks like crap

Hmmm, on the fence with this one. Does anyone have first hand experience with this wine or winery?

Think I will be in for one.........

Found that it is on Wine Spectators 2009 best values list.

http://www.winespectator.com/contentimage/wso/pdf/022810valuesWeb.pdf


Also, it seems they have other wines but only found a reference to a 2008 Chardonnay.

http://www.longbeachgrandcru.com/competition-index.htm?competition/entries.htm~mainFrame

FYI - How come the Winery Details Section on Woot has not been updated. Still shows stuff on Dana Brown.

Edit: looks like it was imported by Calcareous which upon searching is Owned by Dana Brown.

The ratings here seem ok: http://www.vino100valencia.com/index.fx?id=55257&catalog=1&tbm=12&bbm=12&cart_id=6895566.25151&cid=&csm=...&dept=&brand=

They are selling for $16 a bottle though...

They recommend pairing it with ribs *yum*