redwinefan wrote:Donati is running some interesting case specials for the summer. If I remember from their syrah case special, shipping adds about $30 to these:

2008 Pinot Grigio - Case Special $96
2008 Pinot Blanc - Case Special $96
2007 Sorelle Per Sempre - Case Special $85
2007 Cabernet Franc - Case Special $130
2006 Tal Padre - Case Special $180
2006 Sorelle Per Sempre - Case Special $120
2006 Ezio - Case Special $132
2005 Sorelle Per Sempre - Case Special $120

http://www.donatifamilyvineyard.com/shop/category.jsp?catid=38

I got in on some of their specials (06Merlot, 06Claret, 06CS, 07Sempre Per Sorelle, 06Syrah, 06Tal Padre)back in November and December. At these prices, they make great everyday drinkers. You can't lose.

HitAnyKey42 wrote:Hmm, Wine.com has a coupon ending in a couple days that you can get their Steward-Ship (ie. unlimited shipping for a year) for only $25, instead of their usual $49. (though I'm sure they do this special quite often)
Thinking this might be a good idea for me to get. After all, I still have at least one bottle I need to buy from them soon (to use up the $70 (for $27) Eversave.com voucher I had gotten. And since the last purchase I got cost me $12.50 in shipping for a single bottle, all I would have to do is make at least one more purchase in the next year to make it worthwhile.
I had planned on never buying from Wine.com again after using this last voucher because of their shipping costs and not being able to combine vouchers, but if another couple voucher deals show up within the next year for them, I could do them without the worry of the shipping.

I wonder if I can use my voucher for the coupon

jmdavidson wrote:I got in on some of their specials (06Merlot, 06Claret, 06CS, 07Sempre Per Sorelle, 06Syrah, 06Tal Padre)back in November and December. At these prices, they make great everyday drinkers. You can't lose.

I liked it at $70 a case

richardhod wrote:I liked it at $70 a case

Donati currently has a 2007 Sorelle Per Sempre - Case Special for $85. They have increased their shipping costs from $26 to $36 though.

Z

...Relocated from Vouchers...

Does anyone have any experience with the De La Montanya Cabernet/Syrah Rosé that's on Lot 18? I've not been a Rosé drinker (though I did enjoy SH's Jana Rosé), but the Cab/syrah looks interesting. There are no comments on CT, though, and I haven't found any reviews. Has anyone tried it?

richardhod wrote:I wonder if I can use my voucher for the coupon

Of course I missed the discounted stewardship, BUT I did use a voucher to purchase stewardship and a couple of bottles of wine....

alexa84 wrote:Of course I missed the discounted stewardship, BUT I did use a voucher to purchase stewardship and a couple of bottles of wine....

You didn't miss the discounted stewardship. It ends tomorrow. You just need to use the code of SSDEAL.

HitAnyKey42 wrote:You didn't miss the discounted stewardship. It ends tomorrow. You just need to use the code of SSDEAL.

by "missed" I mean I had already bought it and doubt that the discount is retroactive :/

Lot18 is running some free shipping deals on their Oregon wine selections tonight only. They've got an expensive pair from Expression up amongst others.

Any thoughts or personal experience with the 2007 & 2008 Expression 44° Zena Crown Pinot Noir currently on lot18?

Are vouchers every coming back... I'm like in withdrawal. sigh.

WTSO is doing cheapskate wed. starting at midnight...

HitAnyKey42 wrote:More wine up on Rue La La again starting today. This time it is from Pine Ridge Vineyards.

Pine Ridge makes some great cabs, and 2007 is a great vintage, so this is tempting especially since you can buy just one bottle which is a bit unusual for RLL.

The Stag's Leap Cab seems like the best deal and best bet as far as a wine to cellar goes.

alexa84 wrote:by "missed" I mean I had already bought it and doubt that the discount is retroactive :/

bollocks, I forgot about it and missed it too!

http://www.lot18.com/product/593/2006-dunham-cellars-lewis-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon
worth free shipping for the first 200. I went for that
and

more Amethyst there too, at $20ish a bottle
http://www.lot18.com/product/365/2003-amethyst-cabernet-sauvignon-duo, looking better value. I went for the Dunham though, as mentioned in Johnson and I'd never buy it otherwise... used credits.

richardhod wrote:http://www.lot18.com/product/593/2006-dunham-cellars-lewis-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon
worth free shipping for the first 200. I went for that
and

more Amethyst there too, at $20ish a bottle
http://www.lot18.com/product/365/2003-amethyst-cabernet-sauvignon-duo, looking better value. I went for the Dunham though, as mentioned in Johnson and I'd never buy it otherwise... used credits.

I used the last of my credits to get a couple bottles of the Dunham too. I had been telling myself for awhile that I would wait until something from Walla Walla came along and it has. Had to stick to my guns.

trevindalton wrote:I used the last of my credits to get a couple bottles of the Dunham too. I had been telling myself for awhile that I would wait until something from Walla Walla came along and it has. Had to stick to my guns.

A-h-h-h. Lot 18 credits. When will they come back? It's looking like the rumors were true...no more vouchers.

jmdavidson wrote:A-h-h-h. Lot 18 credits. When will they come back? It's looking like the rumors were true...no more vouchers.

I see they're offering free shipping until 4 p.m. Eastern time.

InFrom wrote:I see they're offering free shipping until 4 p.m. Eastern time.

It would appear that this is their new focus. The problem is that it seems their prices aren't actually all that spectacular compared to market value most of the time. At least they weren't when I was buying from them with the vouchers. I haven't purchased anything since.

kylemittskus wrote:It would appear that this is their new focus. The problem is that it seems their prices aren't actually all that spectacular compared to market value most of the time. At least they weren't when I was buying from them with the vouchers. I haven't purchased anything since.

I know what you mean about the prices. That seems to hold true for the non-wine items as well.

In any case, I just bit on the two that Richard mentioned, the Dunham and the Amethyst, using the last of my credits in the process, so I suppose I'll watch from the sidelines for a while.

InFrom wrote:I know what you mean about the prices. That seems to hold true for the non-wine items as well.

In any case, I just bit on the two that Richard mentioned, the Dunham and the Amethyst, using the last of my credits in the process, so I suppose I'll watch from the sidelines for a while.

And I am not sure how to read into this, but I received an email from Lot 18 yesterday reminding me of the value in credits I had sitting in my account, along with the recommendation to use them on an offering. I wonder if they are trying to clear their books of all vouchers so they can begin to lower their prices in order to see how they might compete against WTSO, Last Bottle, Invino, etc.??? Obviously if they have a ton of outstanding vouchers, it would not behoove them to start dropping their prices to the levels that you see on those other sites.

trevindalton wrote:And I am not sure how to read into this, but I received an email from Lot 18 yesterday reminding me of the value in credits I had sitting in my account, along with the recommendation to use them on an offering. I wonder if they are trying to clear their books of all vouchers so they can begin to lower their prices in order to see how they might compete against WTSO, Last Bottle, Invino, etc.??? Obviously if they have a ton of outstanding vouchers, it would not behoove them to start dropping their prices to the levels that you see on those other sites.

I got the same email. But I'm currently holding onto my last $30 in search of something that actually really appeals to me. I'll probably end up waiting for some decent non-wine item since I have so much in the way of wine. I really debated about the Schott-Zweisel Bordeaux wine glass set awhile back, and probably should have gotten it. Maybe something similar will show up again.

jmdavidson wrote:A-h-h-h. Lot 18 credits. When will they come back? It's looking like the rumors were true...no more vouchers.

I just had an exchange with a customer service rep from Lot 18 while arranging to delay a purchases shipment until October. I asked him when more voucher deals, via group buys sites, would be available because their legion of fans were counting on them. He replied, "We are always working to create new venues for promotion and I am sure we will be rolling out something new soon." So, file that under "For whatever it's worth".

richardhod wrote:http://www.lot18.com/product/593/2006-dunham-cellars-lewis-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon
worth free shipping for the first 200. I went for that
and

more Amethyst there too, at $20ish a bottle
http://www.lot18.com/product/365/2003-amethyst-cabernet-sauvignon-duo, looking better value. I went for the Dunham though, as mentioned in Johnson and I'd never buy it otherwise... used credits.

I bought a Dunham as well with credits, sounds like a lovely wine, alc under 14%, and the bottle is beautiful as well. I'll hold for a while for a special occassion. . .

Have you had the Amethyst? Sounds interesting, I don't know anything about it.

Wes

Did anyone get anything good from the WTSO Cheapskate Marathon?

I was tied up at work and completely forgot about it...not that I really *need* any more wine....but still

wnance wrote:Have you had the Amethyst? Sounds interesting, I don't know anything about it.

Wes

It was $18.99 back in april bought 5 with vouchers. march deal was 2004 cab @ $20 another 5 on order history. you cant go wrong with vouchers! got todays 2003 deal with 2 for $40 had a $25 referral credit left so $7.50 per bottle shipped for 2 out of pocket. I am all done.

bsevern wrote:Did anyone get anything good from the WTSO Cheapskate Marathon?

I was tied up at work and completely forgot about it...not that I really *need* any more wine....but still

dont know if its good but i ordered:

for her

Kingsford Manor Winery Napa Valley Rose 2009

Robert Storey Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay 2008

for me

Curious Vine Rustom Jee Pughouse Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz Blend 2006

caught the sale late in the day due to work $10 for the rose and $14 for the others shipped.

Interesting deal on Oriel WInes (not sure if they are any good, but I think they've been on Woot before)

6 Bottles for $49 including shipping
http://www.kgbdeals.com/national/deals/36581/65-discount-on-wine-from-oriel-wines

Does anyone have experience with these?

redwinefan wrote:Interesting deal on Oriel WInes (not sure if they are any good, but I think they've been on Woot before)

6 Bottles for $49 including shipping
http://www.kgbdeals.com/national/deals/36581/65-discount-on-wine-from-oriel-wines

Does anyone have experience with these?

They have been on woot three times that I can see. Google Oriel on the right and the offers are the first three results.

wnance wrote:I bought a Dunham as well with credits, sounds like a lovely wine, alc under 14%, and the bottle is beautiful as well. I'll hold for a while for a special occassion. . .

Have you had the Amethyst? Sounds interesting, I don't know anything about it.

Wes

Just returned from a road trip with stops in Walla Walla and the Willamette Valley. Our favorites were L'Ecole No 41 and Dunham in Walla Walla, and Erath, Daedalus and Sineann in the Willamette Valley. Interestingly, though, we preferred the Walla Walla wines overall to the Willamette Valley. We have a case and a half waiting for cooler weather to ship, and we can't wait to open some of them!

For you wine enthusiasts out there, a 1-yr sub to WE for $4, courtesy of dealnews...

wnance wrote:I bought a Dunham as well with credits, sounds like a lovely wine, alc under 14%, and the bottle is beautiful as well. I'll hold for a while for a special occassion. . .

Have you had the Amethyst? Sounds interesting, I don't know anything about it.

Hold those Dunham's for at least 10 years.

The Wine Spies is offering 2005 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon for over half off today. Atlas Peak was on woot last November, and is an official rpm tour stop. Either code "XXRVD4" or "SPY007" should get an additional 10% off, unless you buy half a case, which then qualifies for free shipping with the code "CABSPY".

bsevern wrote:Did anyone get anything good from the WTSO Cheapskate Marathon?

I was tied up at work and completely forgot about it...not that I really *need* any more wine....but still

Some of the deals were going by faster than I could look up what I could on them and decide if I wanted to try, but I did get in on two. Since I never had them before, I just got 4 bottles of each and both orders have actually arrived already:

4 x Clone 7
Firestone Vineyards
Paso Robles
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
By Alison Crowe
() = $51.96

4 x Koo Loo Loo Vineyards
Old Vine
Zinfandel
100% Organic 2007
() = $47.96

merbill wrote:The Wine Spies is offering 2005 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon for over half off today. Atlas Peak was on woot last November, and is an official rpm tour stop. Either code "XXRVD4" or "SPY007" should get an additional 10% off, unless you buy half a case, which then qualifies for free shipping with the code "CABSPY".

Wow, no shipping to NY, that's a new one for me!

Davis Family up on RLL! Nice. I haven't gone through the various packages yet.

I'm tempted on the Barn D'Or and 2007 Cab pack, but it's a little rich for my budget at the moment. The Cuvee Luke is very good for any white wine fans.

Lot18 has posted a letter from their founder with information on hot weather shipping: http://blog.lot18.com/post/8382123508/most-dont-like-it-hot.

From this point forward you can choose to delay any shipment until the weather improves. Glad to know they're listening!

wnance wrote:I bought a Dunham as well with credits, sounds like a lovely wine, alc under 14%, and the bottle is beautiful as well. I'll hold for a while for a special occassion. . .

Have you had the Amethyst? Sounds interesting, I don't know anything about it.

Wes

Never had amethyst, but heard about it from people here, and looks well-made at least. Can't remember style people thought. Have a google / seach these boards.

Jsut went in for the Grand Cru burgundy on invino with my credits. Mmmmm
Not sure it's much better than retail elsewhere, but it's cheaper than anywhere if you get it for just the $7 postage

merbill wrote:The Wine Spies is offering 2005 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon for over half off today. Atlas Peak was on woot last November, and is an official rpm tour stop. Either code "XXRVD4" or "SPY007" should get an additional 10% off, unless you buy half a case, which then qualifies for free shipping with the code "CABSPY".

Oh bollocks, that's the best price I've EVER seen on that. did you get too much, perchance?!

wnance wrote:Wow, no shipping to NY, that's a new one for me!

It's always been that way with them. They blame it on the NY politicians, even though other retailers with a similar marketing scheme are able to ship here. My strategy is to email the winery directly, telling them I'd like to take advantage of the offer, but can't get it shipped. Sometimes the outcome is that they'll match the offer, including the shipping. Once, the winery rep actually noticed my lament on here, and posted an offer to match the WineSpies deal. They really want to move the wine when they hook up with one of these sites, so that's no big surprise.

richardhod wrote:Oh bollocks, that's the best price I've EVER seen on that. did you get too much, perchance?!

I was going to go in with someone else, but it fell through late, and I ended up not getting any. I wish you'd seen the post earlier. I guess I'll just keep my 2004's and hope another great deal (woot!) shows up.

Another rpm tour stop wine available now is Iron Horse 2009 Chardonnay on WineShopper (invite link) for $20. Even though it got a 92 from WE, I won't be going in on it since I'm not much of a white drinker.

And KyleM, if you read this, then read your PMs too!