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Whats in your wine cellar?

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I thought the oyster and pearls were better this time around. I'm not sure if they changed something or not, but it seemed that way to me! BTW, the chef's menu is A LOT of food. We were in a food coma for the last hour.
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I heard this weekend that the Summa old vines is "so good".

Hmm, may give one or two bottles a shot but a little steep for a Pinot at $75. Will also probably get a couple more of the Sonoma coast Chardonnays.

Still crossing my fingers that we purchased enough at our realm tasting to get on their allocation for Feb 2. Would make a nice birthday present....
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I am receiving a lot of tracking numbers via emails this week, I think I bought a lot more wine than I originally thought...

And little did I know my wife bought two cases of chardonnay from Jordan. That's her "I am stressed from the work day and the kids so I am going to have a glass or four of wine after work" so that should last us a couple of months...
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we went all in on the Sonoma Coast pinot and wishlisted more. Those come in handy when people come over. We bought 2 Summa Old Vines and then that was it. I was only going to buy one but my wife talked me into buying two. I probably will just get a taste so it pains me to spend that much, too.
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I am receiving a lot of tracking numbers via emails this week, I think I bought a lot more wine than I originally thought...

And little did I know my wife bought two cases of chardonnay from Jordan. That's her "I am stressed from the work day and the kids so I am going to have a glass or four of wine after work" so that should last us a couple of months...
a successful trip!
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For those that of you on the Revana list, I got to try the 2012 Terrior Selection can last night. It's freaking awesome, and a steal at $114 a bottle retail.
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Out of curiosity, I ordered Dirty and Rowdy's Sparkling Pinot Blancs, both the pet-nat and traditional method. My wife loves bubbles so naturally I'll sneak some tastes.
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The Maybach release is tomorrow. I feel bad for my credit card but I do love the half bottles they sell!
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They would make perfect party favors when you host that Texags wine depletion party...
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They would make perfect party favors when you host that Texags wine depletion party...


AGGIELAND OUTFITTERS

in! Thanks for the chance!
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Order in and more wishlisted.

*Crossing fingers*
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Other releases also out today are Bond (great wine but ridiculous pricing = easy pass) and Quivet (reluctantly passing on since its syrah and i don't drink enough of that grape to justify it)
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Ordered 2 each of the Sauv Blanc and the two Syrahs.

Great bargain at $45
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Other releases also out today are Bond (great wine but ridiculous pricing = easy pass) and Quivet (reluctantly passing on since its syrah and i don't drink enough of that grape to justify it)
So I got the Bond email this morning and $425 a bottle?!? Forget that. The 2012 Matriarch might be worth a shot though.
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Ordered 2 each of the Sauv Blanc and the two Syrahs.

Great bargain at $45
agreed. just wish I could drink more and I would have been all over it.
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There are probably better cabs out there for the price than the Matriarch (and I like the Matriarch).
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There are probably better cabs out there for the price than the Matriarch (and I like the Matriarch).
At $120 a bottle it is a little steep for me as well. I just know a Bond Mulberry I had a couple of years ago was one of the better wines I have ever had. I have never had the Matriarch.
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I had an '03 Vecina over Thanksgiving and it was phenomenal! absolutely stunning. I would love the '13 but not at $425. Especially after buying Maybach today. The Matriarch (and Maiden for that matter) are both good wines. But they arent Bond single vineyards (or Harlan). I used to buy them back when I could drink. Nowadays, I like Myriad/Pott/River Marie at that $120 and under mark.
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Not up to BSD territory, but I can now say that 2011 Caymus is "Tuesday night wine".
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Had a 2012 Chappellet Signature Cabernet tonight. I'd forgotten how good this wine is for the price. Even though it's now hovering around $55, it's still a good wine for that price. I liked it even more when it was $45.
Love that wine, especially the '12. It's my benchmark for that price category
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Just bought some 2013 Hobel Cabernet half-bottles. Those work well in my house. Next up is Realm at noon.
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Realm order is in a few hours early. Luckily, they took it at the tasting and processed it early so I didn't have to try and beat the crowd today.
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Order in on Realm. Wow...wasnt expecting that allocation. And I'm done buying wine for several months (ok, maybe I'll buy Scarecrow)
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Realm order is in a few hours early. Luckily, they took it at the tasting and processed it early so I didn't have to try and beat the crowd today.
did you get Absurd? The '14 was amazing out of the barrel. I'm sure the '13 was just as fantastic.
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I was offered the Absurd when we tasted with Juan but I passed. I'd rather have more of their other wines. Can't always justify those super premium wines. Looking back I should have taken the 2 offered but I think I'll survive with the SVD I ordered.

Did you get allocated any?
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after tasting the '14, I couldn't pass the '13 up. I bought a few. I refrained from wishlisting more, although I did wishlist more Crane.
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I'll make sure to not pass up the '14 Absurd, I want more Crane and To Kalon too. Heck I might have to make a trip out to Napa in January again to taste and put my order in again.
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Whelp I guess I learned my lesson....waited until I got home to go over it with the wife and the To Kalon and Houyi are sold out. What are the chances of getting them if you add your name to the wait list?
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To Kalon must have just now sold out. I actually logged in about 10 minutes ago and still had some available. Now it's gone. I could wishlist some Houyi and To Kalon for you if you like. Maybe with my buying history and this balls out order, they may give me some love.
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That'd be awesome.
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To Kalon may be back up. Want to give it another try?
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Yep, both are back up!
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So you're all set? If you need anything let me know.
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Yep, all good! I'd love to try the absurd but am already having to answer to the wife for how much I spent....maybe next year.

At least tomorrow's my birthday so it helps me sell it!!!
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Scarecrow's email says the release is at the beginning of March. It looks like they lost some barrels in the earthquake last year so the number of cases will be reduced. I guess I wont be getting the 2x 3-pack offer again. Hopefully my wife's account gets back on the list so I can get some extra bottles. She didnt buy one vintage and got booted, which is mostly ok with us. As yall know, I've been loading up on '13 and wanted more of this one (Good vintage + my health diagnosis year = great bottles as I kick this disease in its nuts...one glass at a time).
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