In for three. A must buy.

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PetiteSirah wrote:In for three. A must buy.

PoSt away, folks!!!

Definitely!!!

Run!!!!!

Are the esoterica wines more of his off-label? Is it better to think of them as non-mainstream wines that he likes to experiment/play with to see what he comes up with?

otolith wrote:Are the esoterica wines more of his off-label? Is it better to think of them as non-mainstream wines that he likes to experiment/play with to see what he comes up with?

https://www.kentrasmussenwinery.com/wines
Esoterica's mantra is simple: Explore the nuances and uniqueness of rare, under-used and even unknown varieties and hopefully provide a “spark” for the wider acceptance of grapes that are “different”! We've become so dependent here in Napa on certain grapes, so it's important to us to keep alive the thrill of discovery. Petite Sirah is the cornerstone wine for the Esoterica label, and each year we introduce small lots of interesting wines into the stable. These are brief glimpses of greatness, so get them when you can and stock up if you love them.

sanity wrote:Well, I'm very interested. Cat, I had planned to sign up )again) for the 2 clubs - is this included in a club shipment?

...and I'm with you, klezman, I'm very interested in the Sir Ron Yeah. (and every time I see or say the name, I chuckle!)

(and Re: All the other questions of the Graciano)

The Graciano is a Twisted Freak wine - basically, really extremely limited production, typically varietals that they only use for blending into their other wines. Those of us who went on the Twisted Excursion in February got to barrel taste the Graciano, and WOW it was good. We've been waiting since then for it to be bottled and released.

Well, it's finally being released to members of the Twisted Freaks. To answer sanity, yes, this is included in this month's Twisted Freak shipment, and you must be a Twisted Freak member to order it from the website.

Generally how it goes is I end up acting as the ordering Freak for everyone who wants stuff, so we can consolidate to get the free shipping and discounts and stuff, and then we distribute at a common gathering (Vegas seems to be a popular distribution gathering). If you think you'll be able to travel to one of the following major gathering spots, I will be happy to put in the order for you. I've already got a case full of Graciano in the works in anticipation of people wanting this one (10 bottles... 2 more bottles are in the case that are my Twisted Few shipment), and currently there are 7 up for grabs (2 for me, one for HAK for now, 7 left, can order more if needed).

I prefer payment via PayPal asap so it's not sitting on my credit card collecting interest Please PM the other me (cheron98) if you would like anything.

And no, no Sir Ron Yeah yet. My guess is that will be released when they finally get around to releasing the Parcel 17 Futures that we're also still waiting on.

There, I'm back on this account and ready for PMs.

Cesare wrote:https://www.kentrasmussenwinery.com/wines
Esoterica's mantra is simple: Explore the nuances and uniqueness of rare, under-used and even unknown varieties and hopefully provide a “spark” for the wider acceptance of grapes that are “different”! We've become so dependent here in Napa on certain grapes, so it's important to us to keep alive the thrill of discovery. Petite Sirah is the cornerstone wine for the Esoterica label, and each year we introduce small lots of interesting wines into the stable. These are brief glimpses of greatness, so get them when you can and stock up if you love them.

That's what I figured, but that really doesn't explain the pinot noir that he offered on here in the past.

edit, when I was looking for some KR pinot, I found some KR Cab that I can't wait to try.

otolith wrote:That's what I figured, but that really doesn't explain the pinot noir that he offered on here in the past.

edit, when I was looking for some KR pinot, I found some KR Cab that I can't wait to try.

That one wasn't under his Esoterica label, and the other PN offers were under the Ramsey label, IIRC.

I think the Grenache Rose and the Late Harvest wines (the Ports too) were under the Esoterica label.

MarkDaSpark wrote:That one wasn't under his Esoterica label, and the other PN offers were under the Ramsey label, IIRC.

I think the Grenache Rose and the Late Harvest wines (the Ports too) were under the Esoterica label.

How many labels do you need?

otolith wrote:How many labels do you need?

Three ... Like Scott Harvey too.

One for your regular stuff (KR / SH)

One for your wife (Ramsey / Jana)

One for your other stuff (Esoterica / Super Hero)

cheron98 wrote:There, I'm back on this account and ready for PMs.

But are we ready for your PMS?

MarkDaSpark wrote:But are we ready for your PMS?

Hardy har har, we're so witty.

Oh, almost forgot ....
















Happy Halloween everyone!!!

cheron98 wrote:Hardy har har, we're so witty.

sanity wrote:Well, I'm very interested. Cat, I had planned to sign up )again) for the 2 clubs - is this included in a club shipment?

...and I'm with you, klezman, I'm very interested in the Sir Ron Yeah. (and every time I see or say the name, I chuckle!)

As Cat mentioned above, if Sir Ron Yeah isn't coming until the Parcel 17 futures, then I guess I will just have to get a whole lot of wine when next we meet. D&D? Although by then I *may* be living in the LA area.

Yeah, I should get some Graciano. Question is whether to order and ship here, order and ship to sanity, order with the rest of cat's stuff, or order and pick up at the winery en route to/from some skiing/hiking off Hwy 4.

klezman wrote:As Cat mentioned above, if Sir Ron Yeah isn't coming until the Parcel 17 futures, then I guess I will just have to get a whole lot of wine when next we meet. D&D? Although by then I *may* be living in the LA area.

Yeah, I should get some Graciano. Question is whether to order and ship here, order and ship to sanity, order with the rest of cat's stuff, or order and pick up at the winery en route to/from some skiing/hiking off Hwy 4.

I won't be going to D&D. Flight costs are just WAY too high that weekend. And I still have 5 unclaimed Gracianos.

cheron98 wrote:I won't be going to D&D. Flight costs are just WAY too high that weekend. And I still have 5 unclaimed Gracianos.

Ick Won't be the same without you around that weekend.

cheron98 wrote:I won't be going to D&D. Flight costs are just WAY too high that weekend. And I still have 5 unclaimed Gracianos.

Say it ain't so!!!! Won't HaK have some flight points by then?

Or you figure I'll buy so much that I can sell you some when we do CyberPub Bottling? HAH!

I'm bottling some Syrah in Ventura this Saturday, Nov. 5th, and Wine Wooters are welcome to help (free bottle to each couple helping).

Details in this thread in the World of Woot Wine.

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So I escaped in time to get to MN. Back home, 18 inches of snow, and no power. With all the trees down since it was so wet and heavy, there are many main distribution lines damaged. It may take a couple of days to restore those before they can start to repair more local grid damage, etc. Over a week to get everyone back. My wife is still there. Fortunately, neighbors with a generator have here staying there tonight. No heat and no water with no power.

Not clear at this point if she will make it out for the wedding. Bad situation, but only long term damage will be lost trees.

octocat wrote:(and Re: All the other questions of the Graciano)

The Graciano is a Twisted Freak wine - basically, really extremely limited production, typically varietals that they only use for blending into their other wines. Those of us who went on the Twisted Excursion in February got to barrel taste the Graciano, and WOW it was good. We've been waiting since then for it to be bottled and released.

Well, it's finally being released to members of the Twisted Freaks. To answer sanity, yes, this is included in this month's Twisted Freak shipment, and you must be a Twisted Freak member to order it from the website.

.......

I've reactivated my account (D&D weekend seems a lifetime ago...mr sanity came home to no job; it's been an interesting year).

I'm waiting to hear back re the details and if I can get some Graciano. Yum! If not, Cat I'll order with you. May I let you know by late tonight or tomorrow am?

klezman, or anyone else for that matter, you are welcome to ship here, just PM for address. (It goes to my mail box store.)

PB, so sorry to hear about the weather woes! Hope mrs PB makes the wedding on time. And thank you for the monkey!!!

Sparky, I really wanted to come out to your bottling in Ventura, but cannot swing it. Have fun and save us 1 please!

We did our crush today, head on over to that thread for the info.

klezman wrote:As Cat mentioned above, if Sir Ron Yeah isn't coming until the Parcel 17 futures, then I guess I will just have to get a whole lot of wine when next we meet. D&D? Although by then I *may* be living in the LA area.

Yeah, I should get some Graciano. Question is whether to order and ship here, order and ship to sanity, order with the rest of cat's stuff, or order and pick up at the winery en route to/from some skiing/hiking off Hwy 4.

Well, I would be interested in 2 bottles of Graciano, maybe 3. Cat, would it be possible to have some bottles be picked up? It's about 2 hour drive from where I am so I can pick up some wine for the northern California people. But not sure how that would work.

sanity wrote:PB, so sorry to hear about the weather woes! Hope mrs PB makes the wedding on time. And thank you for the monkey!!!

Sparky, I really wanted to come out to your bottling in Ventura, but cannot swing it. Have fun and save us 1 please!

We did our crush today, head on over to that thread for the info.

Glad crush went okay, sorry I couldn't make it. Sorry to hear you won't make it out this weekend.

But on another note, is something up with the PM system? Most of the recipients are showing up as NA ...

CAGrl wrote:Well, I would be interested in 2 bottles of Graciano, maybe 3. Cat, would it be possible to have some bottles be picked up? It's about 2 hour drive from where I am so I can pick up some wine for the northern California people. But not sure how that would work.

I can grab them from cat when I grab mine, though even better is you're both happily employed and come out to Vegas next time

tenuki wrote:I can grab them from cat when I grab mine, though even better is you're both happily employed and come out to Vegas next time

Hahahaha. True. I guess that will work for me. If I am employed I would really like to come out to Vegas and also go to D&D. Keeping my fingers crossed.

cheron98 wrote:I won't be going to D&D. Flight costs are just WAY too high that weekend. And I still have 5 unclaimed Gracianos.

No D&D?! Boo
If there's no closer/easier option then I will happily claim some of the remaining Graciano. Need to read the rest of the thread...

sanity wrote:I've reactivated my account (D&D weekend seems a lifetime ago...mr sanity came home to no job; it's been an interesting year).

I'm waiting to hear back re the details and if I can get some Graciano. Yum! If not, Cat I'll order with you. May I let you know by late tonight or tomorrow am?

klezman, or anyone else for that matter, you are welcome to ship here, just PM for address. (It goes to my mail box store.)

I think it's free shipping at >= 1 case from TO if you are a club member. So the goal is to get free shipping, thereby further enabling our wine "problem"

CAGrl wrote:Well, I would be interested in 2 bottles of Graciano, maybe 3. Cat, would it be possible to have some bottles be picked up? It's about 2 hour drive from where I am so I can pick up some wine for the northern California people. But not sure how that would work.

If you are willing to do the picking up, and cat is willing to place the order/share her Twisted Price with us, I am in. I don't think I'll be able to drive out there myself for at least another month.

Cyber-pubbers - Here's your opportunity to support the pi-guy (or chi-guy [or X-man] as he's known). He's in an online Preemie of the Year contest and you have 2 opportunities left to vote for him at Scrappy Doo. There are links there to learn more if you're interested, but voting is super easy and no registration is required.

UBlink wrote:Cyber-pubbers - Here's your opportunity to support the pi-guy (or chi-guy [or X-man] as he's known). He's in an online Preemie of the Year contest and you have 2 opportunities left to vote for him at Scrappy Doo. There are links there to learn more if you're interested, but voting is super easy and no registration is required.

I voted and shared on FB, but when I tried to vote another day (which I thought it said we could do) it wouldn't let me.


Edit: Was able to vote using your link, and re-shared it on FB. Will try to vote again tomorrow.

By the way, didn't Scrappy turn out evil in the last Scooby-Doo movie?

PetiteSirah wrote:In for three. A must buy.

PoSt away, folks!!!

QUALITY POSTS
(11:42 AM, today) MarkDaSpark demonstrates winery labels in visual form. We can't help but be amused.

Glad you were amused. Please double-check me in the main thread to make sure I got it correct. Hope all is going well in SD.

MarkDaSpark wrote:I voted and shared on FB, but when I tried to vote another day (which I thought it said we could do) it wouldn't let me.


Edit: Was able to vote using your link, and re-shared it on FB. Will try to vote again tomorrow.

By the way, didn't Scrappy turn out evil in the last Scooby-Doo movie?

The voting is once every 24 hours and it's over midnight Tuesday so set a reminder for tomorrow night.

polarbear22 wrote:So I escaped in time to get to MN. Back home, 18 inches of snow, and no power. With all the trees down since it was so wet and heavy, there are many main distribution lines damaged. It may take a couple of days to restore those before they can start to repair more local grid damage, etc. Over a week to get everyone back. My wife is still there. Fortunately, neighbors with a generator have here staying there tonight. No heat and no water with no power.

Not clear at this point if she will make it out for the wedding. Bad situation, but only long term damage will be lost trees.

Yuck and double yuck!!!

survived another Trick or treating!!

my duh question for the night... what is D&D?

mommadeb1 wrote:survived another Trick or treating!!

my duh question for the night... what is D&D?

Dark and Delicious - a celebration of all things Petite Sirah.

mommadeb1 wrote:survived another Trick or treating!!

my duh question for the night... what is D&D?

Dark & Delicious!!

Petite Sirah only event, similar to what ZAP (Zin) and others do for their varietals.

Held every February.

polarbear22 wrote:So I escaped in time to get to MN. Back home, 18 inches of snow, and no power. With all the trees down since it was so wet and heavy, there are many main distribution lines damaged. It may take a couple of days to restore those before they can start to repair more local grid damage, etc. Over a week to get everyone back. My wife is still there. Fortunately, neighbors with a generator have here staying there tonight. No heat and no water with no power.

Not clear at this point if she will make it out for the wedding. Bad situation, but only long term damage will be lost trees.

CRAP! Forgot you were out here. Will send an email to see if we can potentially find a time to get together.

edit: Hope SWMBO can make it out, and that your have power back soon.

edit^2: could have just posted another to grab the top...