Times Are a-Changin'
Back when the 2006 Planet Pluto Meritage wine was harvested, the High School Musical soundtrack was the top selling album of the year, Pirates of the Caribbean 2 was the top grossing movie at the box office, American Idol held the top two spots for television ratings, and the launch of Woot Accessories & Watches was still seven years away.
But what sticks out to us when remembering 2006 was that Pluto was still a planet. Those were the days where it was still one of the big boys, the ninth planet from the sun. Back in the days when mnumonics like "My Very Energetic Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas" actually meant something.
But now all we can do is reminisce. We sit in our study, sipping on our wine, looking out the window into the starry night, staring at the dark sky, thinking about Pluto and how it went from having it all to being the dwarf planet that we hardly know.
Thankfully, we have this wine as a reminder of the times when Pluto got the respect it deserved. During the seven years since this wine was bottled, a lot has happened, but we're glad this wine hasn't changed, reminding us how things used to be, reminding us of the good old days where if you were a planet, you were a planet, and it was as simple as that.
Features
2006 Planet Pluto Meritage, California Red Wine 750ml 4-Pack
Planet Pluto Meritage boldly goes where no California wine has gone before. The blend consists of fruit from a network of excellent growers from many regions in California, all of whom have worked with Planet Pluto for many years. Following shows how they function seamlessly as a team to produce a wine of remarkable character and affordability.
Specs
Winery Retail Price: $80.00
Average Shipping: $20.00
Woot Shipping: (-$5.00)
Total MSRP: $95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
- 68% Peterson Lodi – A rich, round, dark base wine with fine tannins, Peterson is also 91% of the WineSmith Cab
- 4% Tulucay Creek Napa – This $100 Crucible Cab juice contributes immense structure even in this small quantity
- 2% Mangels Suisun Valley – Gives seductive aromas of red currants and chocolate fudge and more of those elegant, feminine tannins
Cabernet Franc
- 11% Kautz Lodi – Gives profound basil, elderberry and tobacco nuances as well as an energetic mouth-feel
Merlot
- 15% Passalacqua Alexander Valley -- This dense, supple Merlot has rich, round body and deep black cherry and Darjeeling tea aromas
These elements were given 30 months in old French oak to create mature Bordeaux style red which speaks of the many aspects of California regional characteristics. Planet Pluto? The approach may sound pretty spacey, but the results are out of this world. For more, visit www.planetplutowine.com
Specs
Winery Retail Price: $80.00
Average Shipping: $20.00
Woot Shipping: (-$5.00)
Total MSRP: $95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
- 68% Peterson Lodi – A rich, round, dark base wine with fine tannins, Peterson is also 91% of the WineSmith Cab
- 4% Tulucay Creek Napa – This $100 Crucible Cab juice contributes immense structure even in this small quantity
- 2% Mangels Suisun Valley – Gives seductive aromas of red currants and chocolate fudge and more of those elegant, feminine tannins
Cabernet Franc
- 11% Kautz Lodi – Gives profound basil, elderberry and tobacco nuances as well as an energetic mouth-feel
Merlot
- 15% Passalacqua Alexander Valley -- This dense, supple Merlot has rich, round body and deep black cherry and Darjeeling tea aromas
These elements were given 30 months in old French oak to create mature Bordeaux style red which speaks of the many aspects of California regional characteristics. Planet Pluto? The approach may sound pretty spacey, but the results are out of this world. For more, visit www.planetplutowine.com
Vendor Details
WineSmith
- Owner:
- Clark Smith
- Location:
- Placerville, CA
Sales Stats
- Speed to First Woot:
- 2m 46.446s
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