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Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/20/2017 9:44:13 AM   
CranBurgundy

 

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Status: offline 		After the insanity of last year's releases (2014 Burgundy, 2013 Cab, and 2015 Riesling in wallet-breaking numbers), we'd really like to curb spending this year. However, there are some automatic buys that are almost mandatory from the wineries we love:

MacDonald (this is for me as my wife doesn't like much Cab, but I'll be damned if I'm passing on my allocation)
Myriad (again, for me since my wife got her giggles on with all the 2015 Riesling)
Jean Edwards Cellars (the new Mt. Veeder, the Rutherford Reserve, and 74-41 for me; the petite sirah and suav blanc for my wife)

Shafer One Point Five and Chappellet Signature are each 3 - 6 bottle purchases at my local Canal's too. Gotta keep those verticals going, eh?

Other than that, there are some that we'll consider since we are regulars, but aren't frothing at the mouth to buy:

JJ Prüm
Comte de Vogue
Ponsot
Arrowood
Huet
Shafer-Frohlich
Bedrock
Keller

We've already passed on a couple, including Outpost (which might have been a pretty numbskull move on my part). The above Rieslings are only there because we bought so much in 2015. However, since they're comparably inexpensive it's worth testing the 2016's out when the time comes.

Alright, winos - which wineries are no brainers for you? Who automatically gets your money this year as soon as you get the email notice that your allocation is live?

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/20/2017 10:20:34 AM   
BobMilton

 

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Carlisle (order for Winter already in)
EMH
Epoch Estate
Tablas Creek

and then some orders for Berserkers Day (next Friday - oh oh, gotta get ready)

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/20/2017 10:21:28 AM   
DoubleD1969

 

Posts: 3602
Joined: 8/19/2008
From: New Jersey
Status: offline 		Rayas ... and I'm done buying for the year.

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/20/2017 10:35:10 AM   
racerchris

 

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From: Bolton, CT
Status: offline 		I don't do allocations, but I have one wine club - Merryvale that I will get quarterly shipments from.
I particularly want more of their 2015 Sauvignon Blanc.

Hoping to order some Lagier-Meredith Syrah next weekend. That's about all I have budgeted for Berserkerday.

After that I'm open to whatever comes along when I have funds available.

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/20/2017 10:37:54 AM   
barolo300

 

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JJ Prum is the must have in the house.

Leoville Barton - I want to stockpile and have an amazing vertical in 20+ years!

Beaucastel

Dom Perignon 2008

La Rioja Alta GR 904 2007



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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/20/2017 3:52:52 PM   
mye

 

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Status: offline 		does 2008 Dom come out in 2017?

Prum, Donnhoff are musts
Cayuse i get a few 3 packs
several others most likely will buy, but nothing that's a 'must'.


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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/20/2017 4:16:28 PM   
AngryPrez

 

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From: Carolina Beach, NC!
Status: offline 		My list is way to long - we aren't drinking enough, cellar is growing every year ...
Outpost
Myriad
Realm
Forman
Hobel
Bressler
Rudius
Quivet
Upchurch
Becklyn
EMH
Calluna
Jean Edwards


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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/20/2017 6:34:35 PM   
mtpisgah

 

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From: South Carolina
Status: offline 		I am significantly cutting back this year, but I will still buy a few of these
Bedrock - probably just the Rose at this point
Becklyn
MacDonald
Myriad cabs
Quivet cabs
Drinkward
Maison Harbour

Granted, I have already bought some NG, Once & Forever, Rivers Marie, and maybe a few others.

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/20/2017 10:29:30 PM   
mc2 wines

 

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Status: offline 		Let's just say the list is long but distinguished and also in need of some paring back I suspect. We usually do a review post these trips to see if there's any that we think we're ready to drop and any that we want to add and then hope that the net number is in the vicinity of zero (this is a pipe dream, but as we haven't had the conversation yet, I can continue to dream).



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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/21/2017 12:18:22 AM   
PinotPhile

 

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From: Southern CA
Status: offline 		If I get an allocation, Kosta Browne. Will be the first time. Gotta try and just see if this works for me. A rare splurge.

Addendum:

Just notified of Kosta Browne allocation with spring release. "Spring" = -1/31/2017? Odd to call that spring, but whatever.

No idea as to pricing nor allocation specifics yet.

Passed on Arnot-Roberts Rose' for now. Plenty of good Rose' out there at a lower price to explore.

Cheers!

< Message edited by PinotPhile -- 1/24/2017 11:34:40 PM >

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/21/2017 4:31:03 AM   
BornToRhone

 

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From: The Big D, Texas
Status: offline 		My must buys for 2017 are:

Rhys
Realm
Williams Selyem
Myriad
Ridge Monte Bello

and some assorted Italians, Germans, and French wines. I need to learn to leave the others behind as I have negative space in my cellar.



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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/21/2017 8:31:08 AM   
oskiwawa

 

Posts: 2258
Joined: 2/16/2008
From: Austin TX
Status: offline 		Cellar full so other than spot purchases of Champagne, Italian and Spanish it will just be my standard favorites

Thomas Pinot
Kelley Fox Pinot
Arnot-Roberts ( already grabbed a case of Rose )
Littorai Chard and Pinot
Merry Edwards SVB
B. Kosuge Chardonnay and Rose
Morlet ( whites )
Forman Cab

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/21/2017 8:38:48 AM   
pclin

 

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More older vintages of d'Angerville Taillepieds and Jadot Corton Pougets.

More Gonon.

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/21/2017 2:56:32 PM   
PinotPhile

 

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quote:

ORIGINAL: oskiwawa

Cellar full so other than spot purchases of Champagne, Italian and Spanish it will just be my standard favorites

Thomas Pinot
Kelley Fox Pinot
Arnot-Roberts ( already grabbed a case of Rose )
Littorai Chard and Pinot
Merry Edwards SVB
B. Kosuge Chardonnay and Rose
Morlet ( whites )
Forman Cab

Have checked out Arnot-Roberts, and have an allocation of Rose'. Hesitant due to price and shipping costs.

Also interested in Merry Edwards, as may have opportunity to attend a wine dinner featuring her wines.

Any more detailed input/insights would be appreciated.

Cheers!

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/21/2017 3:30:36 PM   
DoubleD1969

 

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From: New Jersey
Status: offline 		ME Sauvignon Blancs are one of my favorite white wines.

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 7:21:43 AM   
oskiwawa

 

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From: Austin TX
Status: offline 		PinotPhile,

The Arnot Rose runs about $30 including shipping to get it to where we are.
There is certainly lower cost rose out there which depending upon your style
preference might be a better choice. I would classify the AR rose more in the
lighter Provence style which I prefer. For me it is worth the tarif.
If you like a heavier style, definitely find a way to try one before buying too many.
One AR wine I definitely recommend is the Watson Ranch chardonnay. the 2014 was awesome.
Have not opened one of my 2015s yet

For Merry Edwards all we purchase is the SVB. This is an annual by the case purchase.
It is one of my wife's favorite weekend wines. The Pinots are good but not for me.
The style is fairly typical fruit forward California pinot.

hope this helps.

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ORIGINAL: PinotPhile


quote:

ORIGINAL: oskiwawa

Cellar full so other than spot purchases of Champagne, Italian and Spanish it will just be my standard favorites

Thomas Pinot
Kelley Fox Pinot
Arnot-Roberts ( already grabbed a case of Rose )
Littorai Chard and Pinot
Merry Edwards SVB
B. Kosuge Chardonnay and Rose
Morlet ( whites )
Forman Cab

Have checked out Arnot-Roberts, and have an allocation of Rose'. Hesitant due to price and shipping costs.

Also interested in Merry Edwards, as may have opportunity to attend a wine dinner featuring her wines.

Any more detailed input/insights would be appreciated.

Cheers!



< Message edited by oskiwawa -- 1/22/2017 7:22:50 AM >

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 8:17:20 AM   
rlp805

 

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Joined: 1/10/2011
From: Mouse House Orlando, Fl
Status: offline 		Epoch
Myriad
Arnot-Roberts
GoGi
Williams Selyem
Booker
Peay


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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 9:21:50 AM   
BobMilton

 

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quote:

ORIGINAL: rlp805

Epoch
Myriad
Arnot-Roberts
GoGi
Williams Selyem
Booker
Peay


Richard -
I've never heard of GoGi. Can you enlighten me? (Had many of the others on your list and they are excellent choices)

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 9:28:45 AM   
CranBurgundy

 

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quote:

ORIGINAL: BobMilton

Richard -
I've never heard of GoGi. Can you enlighten me? (Had many of the others on your list and they are excellent choices)


Looks like Kurt Russell turned in his eyepatch and retired Snake Plissken, and is trying his hand a wine now.

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 9:46:57 AM   
kingkanu

 

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Joined: 7/16/2009
From: London
Status: offline 		2015 burgundy, Rhone, GG Riesling
More 2008 champagne
Rhys Pinot/Chard
Kusuda Pinot
PYCM white burgundy
2014 Etna Rosso
2013 Barolo
Musar

That should just about do it

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 9:51:28 AM   
Yossarian

 

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From: London
Status: offline 		Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Breze and Les Moulins

you heard it here first....probably

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 11:06:42 AM   
rlp805

 

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quote:

ORIGINAL: BobMilton


quote:

ORIGINAL: rlp805

Epoch
Myriad
Arnot-Roberts
GoGi
Williams Selyem
Booker
Peay


Richard -
I've never heard of GoGi. Can you enlighten me? (Had many of the others on your list and they are excellent choices)



Gogi is Kurt Russell's label made in conjunction with Ampelos from St. Rita Hills. We have had a few of his 2010 " Tiger" PN and liked it so we are going to go for a few vintages and see how it ages. When we get our backyard finished we'll have you guys over and pop one.

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 11:40:51 AM   
ericindc

 

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From: District of Columbia
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Rhys
Ultramarine
Under the Wire
Becklyn
Castelli
Ridge
Sandlands



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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 11:41:15 AM   
Redrunners

 

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Have been to the winery.
Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays are solid, but can usually find similar quality at better prices.

Sauvignon Blanc is one of my favorites. Stock up on some every year.

quote:

ORIGINAL: DoubleD1969

ME Sauvignon Blancs are one of my favorite white wines.



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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 1:23:27 PM   
PinotPhile

 

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From: Southern CA
Status: offline 		Thanks to those who have commented on ME and Arnot-Roberts thus far. Most helpful.

Cheers!

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 2:56:36 PM   
BobMilton

 

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quote:

ORIGINAL: rlp805


quote:

ORIGINAL: BobMilton


quote:

ORIGINAL: rlp805

Epoch
Myriad
Arnot-Roberts
GoGi
Williams Selyem
Booker
Peay


Richard -
I've never heard of GoGi. Can you enlighten me? (Had many of the others on your list and they are excellent choices)



Gogi is Kurt Russell's label made in conjunction with Ampelos from St. Rita Hills. We have had a few of his 2010 " Tiger" PN and liked it so we are going to go for a few vintages and see how it ages. When we get our backyard finished we'll have you guys over and pop one.

Sounds good. Hopefully your mud pit will dry out here. We have standing water in our backyard and it is fully landscaped. What a way to end a drought!

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 2:57:08 PM   
S1

 

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From: Wandering between Coastal SC and South FL
Status: offline 		Scarecrow (for personal reasons)
I might drop some other mailing lists; I've already passed on a few.

High end Champagne
Searching for some aged Chave and Rayas
Always more Burgundy

We're cooking up an anniversary celebration in June which should include some 'candy.'

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 8:25:44 PM   
skifree

 

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From: SE King County, Washington
Status: offline 		Also Scarecrow, and Cayuse (but less than last year), plus 1989 / 1990 d'Yquem if I find with the right provenance.

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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 9:25:16 PM   
BenNoir

 

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quote:

ORIGINAL: DoubleD1969

ME Sauvignon Blancs are one of my favorite white wines.

Plus, I like the label.


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RE: Your "gotta buy it!" list for 2017 - 1/22/2017 9:32:50 PM   
BenNoir

 

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From: Snoqualmie River Valley, WA
Status: offline 		Virage (ranch favorite)
Betz
The Walls
Rhys
Garrison Creek
Tero
Cultura
Quilceda Creek
EMH Black Cat

Horsepower (through friends)
No Girls (through friend)
Leonetti (through friend)

Cayuse (no friends)

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