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re: My House Wines for 2020
Posted on 8/24/20 at 4:53 pm to wutangfinancial
Posted on 8/24/20 at 4:53 pm to wutangfinancial
I wish. 
I work in fine wine so I get to drink a lot of stuff I wouldn’t normally be buying regularly.
I work in fine wine so I get to drink a lot of stuff I wouldn’t normally be buying regularly.
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Posted on 8/24/20 at 4:54 pm to wutangfinancial
Get on the list. I think I paid about 140 for my allotment of MB this year.
Downside is you're buying like 2 years before the wine will be ready and you'll probably be waiting another 10 before you open one
Downside is you're buying like 2 years before the wine will be ready and you'll probably be waiting another 10 before you open one
Posted on 8/24/20 at 5:22 pm to Pettifogger
So you get on some allocation list? Did you get the 2020 or something?
Got the Three Valley Ridge. I was shocked it only cost $21 at total wine. I'll definitely run through all their blends they are all pretty reasonable price wise.
Got the Three Valley Ridge. I was shocked it only cost $21 at total wine. I'll definitely run through all their blends they are all pretty reasonable price wise.
This post was edited on 8/24/20 at 6:36 pm
Posted on 8/24/20 at 7:07 pm to wutangfinancial
That's a good price from TW, at least to me. Our Total Wines around here aren't very good for pricing.
Yeah, it's a Monte Bello collectors list. You get on it by signing up and buying the estate wines every year (although I think you can get on it without buying them if you email them). FWIW I think the estate wines are really good in their own right and they're always very well reviewed.
I do a handful of allocation lists but none are as worthwhile for savings off retail as Ridge.
Yeah, it's a Monte Bello collectors list. You get on it by signing up and buying the estate wines every year (although I think you can get on it without buying them if you email them). FWIW I think the estate wines are really good in their own right and they're always very well reviewed.
I do a handful of allocation lists but none are as worthwhile for savings off retail as Ridge.
Posted on 8/24/20 at 8:14 pm to Pettifogger
I almost thought it was the wrong blend because it was way under the price on Vivino and they quote the average case price per unit. They have the Geyserville that's rated pretty high I'll have to try.
Posted on 8/24/20 at 8:17 pm to wutangfinancial
Geyserville is my favorite.
The only Ridge I haven't really liked is the East Bench
The only Ridge I haven't really liked is the East Bench
Posted on 8/24/20 at 8:45 pm to L.A.
2016 Phantom at Costco for $15.74
Best deal in town (other than the ones I want to mention).
Best deal in town (other than the ones I want to mention).
Posted on 8/24/20 at 11:36 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:Feel free to mention them. As I mentioned earlier in the thread, I wrote the OP about bargain wines because someone requested it. But the thread has taken on a life of its own and I'm happy about that. I love disussions about wine.
2016 Phantom at Costco for $15.74
Best deal in town (other than the ones I want to mention).
Posted on 8/25/20 at 4:10 am to wutangfinancial
I’m on Del Dotto, Jarvis, and Darioush lists.
Posted on 8/25/20 at 6:37 am to TH03
Do you have a link to the Ridge Zin. Always looking for a good Zin. Had a trip to Paso and Sonoma last year. Had Seghesio which was decent and a couple from Deerfield Ranch (ivey glen was spectacular).
Posted on 8/25/20 at 10:51 am to Boss
Ridge Winery
Seghesio has some premium zins I haven't had but their entry level is alright. Probably too much for the price. I've seen Turley advertised as good quality but I've never tried it.
Seghesio has some premium zins I haven't had but their entry level is alright. Probably too much for the price. I've seen Turley advertised as good quality but I've never tried it.
This post was edited on 8/25/20 at 10:52 am
Posted on 8/25/20 at 3:07 pm to L.A.
Just curious. I’m a total wine slut.....what makes the bogle petit syrah so good? Is it that much better than their merlot or Pinot?
Posted on 8/25/20 at 3:28 pm to tilco
I bought it because they were drooling over it, I'm testing their pallets tonight
This post was edited on 8/25/20 at 4:22 pm
Posted on 8/25/20 at 4:04 pm to tilco
Petite sirah is a very flavorful grape so as a varietal, it’s bolder and sweeter than others. A lot of wineries (Dave Phinney/Orin Swift and Michael David) blend it into their cabs and red blends to give them that “big bold red” characteristic. A lot of people will love it because it is big and a little sweet.
Posted on 8/25/20 at 4:06 pm to L.A.
My go-to Cabs have been Bonanza and Franciscan. Both $21
Posted on 8/25/20 at 4:43 pm to TH03
quote:
Petite sirah is a very flavorful grape so as a varietal, it’s bolder and sweeter than others. A lot of wineries (Dave Phinney/Orin Swift and Michael David) blend it into their cabs and red blends to give them that “big bold red” characteristic. A lot of people will love it because it is big and a little sweet.
Thanks. I picked up a bottle today to try tonight. I find myself liking the red blends that say they have big flavor.
Posted on 8/25/20 at 4:53 pm to Pangloss1010
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Boucaner (Syrah/Pinot Noir Blend)
Update: tried it on your recommendation this weekend. Really enjoyed it.
Posted on 8/25/20 at 9:15 pm to TH03
quote:True.
Petite sirah is a very flavorful grape so as a varietal, it’s bolder and sweeter than others. A lot of wineries (Dave Phinney/Orin Swift and Michael David) blend it into their cabs and red blends to give them that “big bold red” characteristic. A lot of people will love it because it is big and a little sweet.
Perhaps even more importantly, the land petitie sirah is grown on is cheaper than the land pinot noir is grown on. It costs less to produce petite sirah in California, and petite sirah is not as "sexy" as pinot noir in marketing terms, and thus costs less to sell. The Bogle Petite Sirah is an excellent wine that can be consistenly found for under $10. Other than the 2015 Line 39 Pinot Noir, I can't remember the last time I tasted an under $20 pinot that was worth a damn.
This post was edited on 8/25/20 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 8/25/20 at 9:18 pm to L.A.
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I can't remember the last time I tasted an under $20 pinot that was worth a damn.
Yeah I’m not a huge Pinot guy. The Del Dotto Pinot from Cinghiale and Three Amigos from Sinskey are 2 of my favorites both well north of $20
Posted on 8/25/20 at 9:23 pm to ItNeverRains
You pretty much have to get lucky with cheap pinots. I've found a couple in the $15 range but when you've had expensive pinot it makes you not want to buy it.
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