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Orozco05 said:

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Normally I'd be all over this, but I still have 100 bottles that I need to part ways with. That said, I need to backfill a few spots (1-3 bottles) so please send the list. Email in profile.


Any Burgundy in that 100 bottles you need to part with?


I do not part with Burgundy nor Champagne, sir.
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BigAg95 said:

I assume several of you are on the William & Mary list. I was planning to buy a 3 or 6 pack as usual, but his notes make it sound like the wines aren't very good this vintage. Have any of you tried his 2022s?


I picked up few of each but I haven't tried them yet. First things first, Will's my friend and a great guy so I love to support him. He didn't raise prices this year while many others are jumping like crazy. He also eats the shipping charges. So he does his clients right so I'll buy very vintage from him. I just wish I had more room to buy more.

Second, 2022 had some challenges across the valley. It was hot. You have trust that your winemaker is doing the right thing. So with that said, I'm only buying Napa 2022s from people I know and trust: Will, Roy, and the MacDonalds are my big three this year. Not that I don't trust some of the others out there, but with the pricing issues lately, I'm supporting the guys that have done me right since day one.

Third, I don't mind the off vintages. The wines of each year tell a story and I like to follow along. I'll just make sure I follow with something a little tastier if the bottle isn't quite pleasing!

Edit: I'll add that I expect them to still be good!
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A little treat at dinner last night

Promontory - Almost perfect. Very soft and rounded, but layered and layered. Long finish. Berry, crme de cassis, earth. Unfortunately for it, Maya was there to beat it

Maya - Red berries, broad, layered, v long finish. You can taste the Cab Franc running through it. Perfect.

Futo - would've been the star on most nights, but was third for sure. More upfront, but rounded out. More earth and crme. Some light tar/leather.
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BSD said:

BigAg95 said:

I assume several of you are on the William & Mary list. I was planning to buy a 3 or 6 pack as usual, but his notes make it sound like the wines aren't very good this vintage. Have any of you tried his 2022s?


I picked up few of each but I haven't tried them yet. First things first, Will's my friend and a great guy so I love to support him. He didn't raise prices this year while many others are jumping like crazy. He also eats the shipping charges. So he does his clients right so I'll buy very vintage from him. I just wish I had more room to buy more.

Second, 2022 had some challenges across the valley. It was hot. You have trust that your winemaker is doing the right thing. So with that said, I'm only buying Napa 2022s from people I know and trust: Will, Roy, and the MacDonalds are my big three this year. Not that I don't trust some of the others out there, but with the pricing issues lately, I'm supporting the guys that have done me right since day one.

Third, I don't mind the off vintages. The wines of each year tell a story and I like to follow along. I'll just make sure I follow with something a little tastier if the bottle isn't quite pleasing!

Edit: I'll add that I expect them to still be good!
great post, and I agree that if you like a producer, you support them in some way every vintage. If there was some disaster vintage in SBC, I'd still be buying from my guys.


That said, I'm not much into Napa and I ain't buying any 2022's. Frankly, there is so much inventory out there, from my local sellers I get fairly routine opportunities to buy older vintages of Napa and Bordeaux that there really isn't any need to take a chance on a questionable vintage.
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What would you part with?
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Elkos Magic Cookbook said:

What is the best online wine auction company to sell wine? Its time I sell most of my collection and I'm also happy to sell to any fellow Ags. Wife and I used to drink 3-4 bottles a week and now we might open 1 bottle a month. Too old to withstand the side effects now and just need to watch my health. At this pace I have no option but to sell as much as I can of my 500+ bottles. I need to do a full inventory but I have:

Scarecrow
Etain
Macdonald
Realm
Myriad
Pott
A/O Beckstoffers

I made most of these purchases 2010-2019 but really slowed down buying during Covid.



Hey all, very sorry for disappearing. Had some personal things pop up this past week that needed attention and now heading to 30a for some much needed time away. Haven't been able to do much on the inventory but I do have the following for sure.

Scarecrow
(3) 2016
(3) 2017
(3) 2018
(3) 2019
(3) 2021
I have 1 2013 somewhere deep in the vault. Just need to put my eyes on it.

Macdonald
(3) each
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2021

Scarcrow M.
(2) each
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019

Realm
(2) Moon Racer
(2) Absurd
A few others like The Bard, To Kalon, Houyi

Checkerboard
(3) 2012 Kings Row

Aloha Omega Beckstoffer

Carter Cellars

A couple of Schraders

I also have a bunch of the top Myriad stuff and Outpost but need to inventory those as well. Also have a few other ones that y'all might be interested in, but will post when I have time to look again.

I have not done any pricing yet because I need to research a little but my goal is to price fairly. I don't want to give these away but want to make sure it's a good Aggie discount.
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I know the interested list is long but I'd love some Macdonald….still on their waitlist….
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FriendlyAg said:

What would you part with?


Shoot me an email (in profile) and I'll get send you over what I have.
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I may need to backfill some MacDonald as well. I give one to a buddy from every vintage and would like to get some back in the cellar

Email is in my profile.
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Elkos Magic Cookbook said:

Elkos Magic Cookbook said:

What is the best online wine auction company to sell wine? Its time I sell most of my collection and I'm also happy to sell to any fellow Ags. Wife and I used to drink 3-4 bottles a week and now we might open 1 bottle a month. Too old to withstand the side effects now and just need to watch my health. At this pace I have no option but to sell as much as I can of my 500+ bottles. I need to do a full inventory but I have:

Scarecrow
Etain
Macdonald
Realm
Myriad
Pott
A/O Beckstoffers

I made most of these purchases 2010-2019 but really slowed down buying during Covid.



Hey all, very sorry for disappearing. Had some personal things pop up this past week that needed attention and now heading to 30a for some much needed time away. Haven't been able to do much on the inventory but I do have the following for sure.

Scarecrow
(3) 2016
(3) 2017
(3) 2018
(3) 2019
(3) 2021
I have 1 2013 somewhere deep in the vault. Just need to put my eyes on it.

Macdonald
(3) each
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2021

Scarcrow M.
(2) each
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019

Realm
(2) Moon Racer
(2) Absurd
A few others like The Bard, To Kalon, Houyi

Checkerboard
(3) 2012 Kings Row

Aloha Omega Beckstoffer

Carter Cellars

A couple of Schraders

I also have a bunch of the top Myriad stuff and Outpost but need to inventory those as well. Also have a few other ones that y'all might be interested in, but will post when I have time to look again.

I have not done any pricing yet because I need to research a little but my goal is to price fairly. I don't want to give these away but want to make sure it's a good Aggie discount.


I'll take ass much of the 2013 and 2016 McD and the 16 and 18 Scarecrow as you'll gimme
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QBCade said:

Elkos Magic Cookbook said:

Elkos Magic Cookbook said:

What is the best online wine auction company to sell wine? Its time I sell most of my collection and I'm also happy to sell to any fellow Ags. Wife and I used to drink 3-4 bottles a week and now we might open 1 bottle a month. Too old to withstand the side effects now and just need to watch my health. At this pace I have no option but to sell as much as I can of my 500+ bottles. I need to do a full inventory but I have:

Scarecrow
Etain
Macdonald
Realm
Myriad
Pott
A/O Beckstoffers

I made most of these purchases 2010-2019 but really slowed down buying during Covid.



Hey all, very sorry for disappearing. Had some personal things pop up this past week that needed attention and now heading to 30a for some much needed time away. Haven't been able to do much on the inventory but I do have the following for sure.

Scarecrow
(3) 2016
(3) 2017
(3) 2018
(3) 2019
(3) 2021
I have 1 2013 somewhere deep in the vault. Just need to put my eyes on it.

Macdonald
(3) each
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2021

Scarcrow M.
(2) each
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019

Realm
(2) Moon Racer
(2) Absurd
A few others like The Bard, To Kalon, Houyi

Checkerboard
(3) 2012 Kings Row

Aloha Omega Beckstoffer

Carter Cellars

A couple of Schraders

I also have a bunch of the top Myriad stuff and Outpost but need to inventory those as well. Also have a few other ones that y'all might be interested in, but will post when I have time to look again.

I have not done any pricing yet because I need to research a little but my goal is to price fairly. I don't want to give these away but want to make sure it's a good Aggie discount.


I'll take ass much of the 2013 and 2016 McD and the 16 and 18 Scarecrow as you'll gimme


I mean sell me
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Happy Friday


Chipotlemonger
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Beautiful, how is it drinking?
BSD
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How did that one age? They used to have an Aggie working up there and I bought some of that vintage from her on a visit.
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Aged very well. Earthy, berry, blue/black fruit, earthy, very Spring Mtn. Rounded, with a slight tart finish. But, not sharp. It was still very broad. Magnum, so maybe that helped it aged slower. I also bought a 750mL of 2006 and 200&, will review those at some point.
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I definitely want some MacDonald.
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I saw these two Italians at Costco for less than $80.

That's a great work no? I didn't buy but thinking I might.

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Happy Sat night!

Still getting ready


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Elkos Magic Cookbook said:

Elkos Magic Cookbook said:

What is the best online wine auction company to sell wine? Its time I sell most of my collection and I'm also happy to sell to any fellow Ags. Wife and I used to drink 3-4 bottles a week and now we might open 1 bottle a month. Too old to withstand the side effects now and just need to watch my health. At this pace I have no option but to sell as much as I can of my 500+ bottles. I need to do a full inventory but I have:

Scarecrow
Etain
Macdonald
Realm
Myriad
Pott
A/O Beckstoffers

I made most of these purchases 2010-2019 but really slowed down buying during Covid.



Hey all, very sorry for disappearing. Had some personal things pop up this past week that needed attention and now heading to 30a for some much needed time away. Haven't been able to do much on the inventory but I do have the following for sure.

Scarecrow
(3) 2016
(3) 2017
(3) 2018
(3) 2019
(3) 2021
I have 1 2013 somewhere deep in the vault. Just need to put my eyes on it.

Macdonald
(3) each
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2021

Scarcrow M.
(2) each
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019

Realm
(2) Moon Racer
(2) Absurd
A few others like The Bard, To Kalon, Houyi

Checkerboard
(3) 2012 Kings Row

Aloha Omega Beckstoffer

Carter Cellars

A couple of Schraders

I also have a bunch of the top Myriad stuff and Outpost but need to inventory those as well. Also have a few other ones that y'all might be interested in, but will post when I have time to look again.

I have not done any pricing yet because I need to research a little but my goal is to price fairly. I don't want to give these away but want to make sure it's a good Aggie discount.


Once you're back in the saddle and can post a full list with pricing, I'm interested in some of your stuff that is south of the Macdonald and Scarecrow pricing.
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Might fine Brunello tonight.
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Napa in Alaska. 2014 Pott Her Majesty

Matsui
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Post the pricing and would be interested
Chipotlemonger
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Last Bottle doing a power day...lots of big wines being offered.
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Harlan Eatate for 3199 right now
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I know there are some Schrader fans around here. Couple of bottles of 2011 To Kalon vineyard just came out on First Bottle.

https://www.firstbottlewines.com/product/detail/WBP0650/

What did everyone open for the holiday, if anything? I find myself drinking less reds and more whites this time of year, but I did have a Carmenere that was very nice. Not at home or else I would go look at the bottle. Fun change of pace from the typical reds we have around.
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Tried this for first time. Plum, chocolate, more straightforward. Good, but there are lots of better options at this price point


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One of the last two wines I've got left from my 2019 trip to the Piedmont.
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We used to buy those when they were part of Provenance. We got them at half off on several occasions. At that price, they were a buy. So I do agree with your assessment.
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BSD said:

We used to buy those when they were part of Provenance. We got them at half off on several occasions. At that price, they were a buy. So I do agree with your assessment.


Yeah, got a pretty decent deal - $275 for an 09 and a '10. Even at that price, I think it's a stretch. Much prefer a Quintessa
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QBCade said:

BSD said:

We used to buy those when they were part of Provenance. We got them at half off on several occasions. At that price, they were a buy. So I do agree with your assessment.


Yeah, got a pretty decent deal - $275 for an 09 and a '10. Even at that price, I think it's a stretch. Much prefer a Quintessa
Quintessa new release is $250!

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cecil77 said:

QBCade said:

BSD said:

We used to buy those when they were part of Provenance. We got them at half off on several occasions. At that price, they were a buy. So I do agree with your assessment.


Yeah, got a pretty decent deal - $275 for an 09 and a '10. Even at that price, I think it's a stretch. Much prefer a Quintessa
Quintessa new release is $250!




Yeah, Napa has gone insane. I cancelled Quintessa too. $150 is good, $250 is way overpriced. Retail for Hewitt ++ is $250.

I can get 2012, 13, 16 Quintessa for $150/bottle.
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QBCade said:

cecil77 said:

QBCade said:

BSD said:

We used to buy those when they were part of Provenance. We got them at half off on several occasions. At that price, they were a buy. So I do agree with your assessment.


Yeah, got a pretty decent deal - $275 for an 09 and a '10. Even at that price, I think it's a stretch. Much prefer a Quintessa
Quintessa new release is $250!




Yeah, Napa has gone insane. I cancelled Quintessa too. $150 is good, $250 is way overpriced. Retail for Hewitt ++ is $250.

I can get 2012, 13, 16 Quintessa for $150/bottle.
Roy Piper nails the pricing nonsense in his Gazette. Just nutso...

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cecil77 said:

QBCade said:

cecil77 said:

QBCade said:

BSD said:

We used to buy those when they were part of Provenance. We got them at half off on several occasions. At that price, they were a buy. So I do agree with your assessment.


Yeah, got a pretty decent deal - $275 for an 09 and a '10. Even at that price, I think it's a stretch. Much prefer a Quintessa
Quintessa new release is $250!




Yeah, Napa has gone insane. I cancelled Quintessa too. $150 is good, $250 is way overpriced. Retail for Hewitt ++ is $250.

I can get 2012, 13, 16 Quintessa for $150/bottle.
Roy Piper nails the pricing nonsense in his Gazette. Just nutso...




I have not yet had. Missed it the few times it came up on auction, but went very reasonable.
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QBCade said:

cecil77 said:

QBCade said:

BSD said:

We used to buy those when they were part of Provenance. We got them at half off on several occasions. At that price, they were a buy. So I do agree with your assessment.


Yeah, got a pretty decent deal - $275 for an 09 and a '10. Even at that price, I think it's a stretch. Much prefer a Quintessa
Quintessa new release is $250!




Yeah, Napa has gone insane. I cancelled Quintessa too. $150 is good, $250 is way overpriced. Retail for Hewitt ++ is $250.

I can get 2012, 13, 16 Quintessa for $150/bottle.


I cancelled Quintessa when they were selling it to me direct for $200 (plus shipping) and it was $185 at Spec's. That irked me quite a bit. Good juice though.
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Post-Beryl cleanup wine.


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