OT – Wineaux’s rejoice

[barnaby33]

Ok time for another wine thread. As summer is heating up the wine industry is melting down. You wouldn’t know it if you walked into most retailers, but if you are paying attention to other channels its an awesome time to buy wine. Prices are getting much better.

Burgundy – sign up for premier cru’s emails. When they have a sale its a doozy. You have to be quick as most of the sale items are gone in a few hours, but 06 Echezaux for under 50 is a deal and a half.

Bordeaux – As I noted in our last wine thread this area really hadn’t seen many price reductions. Those have started. JJBuckley has brought out some 05’s from classified estates even in the sub 40 dollar range. Costco recently blew out the remaining 05’s online, Montrose was 80. Leoville las Cases 199. That is 50 cheaper than anywhere else.

Napa – Lots of cracks here from too many retailers to even list. Best deal I’ve seen and bought so far was 05 Ruston cab and Bordeaux blend for 20 and 30 respectively.

Italian – 2004 Barolo particularly from new school producers is being liquidated by lots of retailers. Winex has had an awesome deal on soem 01’s and 99’s from Mauro Sebaste.

Oh and I tried the Ghost pines. Jeebus you must love green olives and bell peppers. Not my cup of tea at all.

[svelte]

We have been wine lovers for over 5 years now, drinking wine almost exclusively.

But this summer, it was almost as if someone flipped a switch. We seem to have reached our threshold. We still drink wine, but beer is making up a larger chunk of our imbibing choice and growing.

The fabulous north county brewery crawl is certainly helping to influence our tastes!

Maybe the same thing is happening to others, meaning wine demand is down and thus prices follow?

[svelte]

We have been wine lovers for over 5 years now, drinking wine almost exclusively.

But this summer, it was almost as if someone flipped a switch. We seem to have reached our threshold. We still drink wine, but beer is making up a larger chunk of our imbibing choice and growing.

The fabulous north county brewery crawl is certainly helping to influence our tastes!

Maybe the same thing is happening to others, meaning wine demand is down and thus prices follow?

[svelte]

We have been wine lovers for over 5 years now, drinking wine almost exclusively.

But this summer, it was almost as if someone flipped a switch. We seem to have reached our threshold. We still drink wine, but beer is making up a larger chunk of our imbibing choice and growing.

The fabulous north county brewery crawl is certainly helping to influence our tastes!

Maybe the same thing is happening to others, meaning wine demand is down and thus prices follow?

[svelte]

We have been wine lovers for over 5 years now, drinking wine almost exclusively.

But this summer, it was almost as if someone flipped a switch. We seem to have reached our threshold. We still drink wine, but beer is making up a larger chunk of our imbibing choice and growing.

The fabulous north county brewery crawl is certainly helping to influence our tastes!

Maybe the same thing is happening to others, meaning wine demand is down and thus prices follow?

[svelte]

We have been wine lovers for over 5 years now, drinking wine almost exclusively.

But this summer, it was almost as if someone flipped a switch. We seem to have reached our threshold. We still drink wine, but beer is making up a larger chunk of our imbibing choice and growing.

The fabulous north county brewery crawl is certainly helping to influence our tastes!

Maybe the same thing is happening to others, meaning wine demand is down and thus prices follow?

[temeculaguy]

Josh, did you get the Ghost pines merlot or the cab? Even as a cab guy myself, the merlot was the one to go with, and like a lot of wines, that was a one vintage tip, it’s been a year since we collectively raved, all bets are off once the year turns. But your love of bordeaux’s tells me we have a totally different pallate, mine is more regional, french wines often taste a bit tinny and light to me, so I save my money. I’ve tried, gone as far as a mouton, D’issan margaux, and many others that set me back a pretty penny but weren’t in my wheelhouse. I still like the cali stuff, a nice Dunn or Joe Phelps and I’m happy at fraction of the price so it works for me.

I did read that the austrailians were having such a wine glut that they were selling it for almost the cost of the bottle and cork, importers were paying $1.80 a bottle. Based on your post, maybe it’s time to expand my horizons and take a few risks while it’s on the cheap.

I know it won’t be in your wheelhouse but for some readers, here’s my latest tip on the local scene. Little winery up here recently opened, Robert Renzoni vineyards in temecula. As many of you are aware, I am a regular up here, hitting the tasting rooms a couple times a month going back 20 years when tasting was free. There’s a lot of buzz amongst the locals regarding this place. After drinking his wine at a pairing dinner and at a local eatery, The g-friend and I decided to check it out the other day.

Home 4e

They are tasting out of the barrel room as the tasting room has yet to be constructed, the polish isn’t on as far as the facilities go but homeboy makes a mean red, right out of the gate they got it going on, so it’s only gonna get better. They picked a terrible time to start a business, but hopefully talent keeps them afloat. It doesn’t compare to the resort style tasting rooms on Rancho cal, but it’s also not flush with bachelorette parties, desperate housewives of the O.C., and the weekend rookie drinkers. He didn’t have a red I wouldn’t buy, or should I say didn’t buy, I also left with a couple of jars of his mothers marinara sauce. Everyone talks about buying american, well, this is as domestic as it gets, so get you but up here, stimulate the economy and start drinking. That’s my tip of the day.

[temeculaguy]

Josh, did you get the Ghost pines merlot or the cab? Even as a cab guy myself, the merlot was the one to go with, and like a lot of wines, that was a one vintage tip, it’s been a year since we collectively raved, all bets are off once the year turns. But your love of bordeaux’s tells me we have a totally different pallate, mine is more regional, french wines often taste a bit tinny and light to me, so I save my money. I’ve tried, gone as far as a mouton, D’issan margaux, and many others that set me back a pretty penny but weren’t in my wheelhouse. I still like the cali stuff, a nice Dunn or Joe Phelps and I’m happy at fraction of the price so it works for me.

I did read that the austrailians were having such a wine glut that they were selling it for almost the cost of the bottle and cork, importers were paying $1.80 a bottle. Based on your post, maybe it’s time to expand my horizons and take a few risks while it’s on the cheap.

I know it won’t be in your wheelhouse but for some readers, here’s my latest tip on the local scene. Little winery up here recently opened, Robert Renzoni vineyards in temecula. As many of you are aware, I am a regular up here, hitting the tasting rooms a couple times a month going back 20 years when tasting was free. There’s a lot of buzz amongst the locals regarding this place. After drinking his wine at a pairing dinner and at a local eatery, The g-friend and I decided to check it out the other day.

Home 4e

They are tasting out of the barrel room as the tasting room has yet to be constructed, the polish isn’t on as far as the facilities go but homeboy makes a mean red, right out of the gate they got it going on, so it’s only gonna get better. They picked a terrible time to start a business, but hopefully talent keeps them afloat. It doesn’t compare to the resort style tasting rooms on Rancho cal, but it’s also not flush with bachelorette parties, desperate housewives of the O.C., and the weekend rookie drinkers. He didn’t have a red I wouldn’t buy, or should I say didn’t buy, I also left with a couple of jars of his mothers marinara sauce. Everyone talks about buying american, well, this is as domestic as it gets, so get you but up here, stimulate the economy and start drinking. That’s my tip of the day.

[temeculaguy]

Josh, did you get the Ghost pines merlot or the cab? Even as a cab guy myself, the merlot was the one to go with, and like a lot of wines, that was a one vintage tip, it’s been a year since we collectively raved, all bets are off once the year turns. But your love of bordeaux’s tells me we have a totally different pallate, mine is more regional, french wines often taste a bit tinny and light to me, so I save my money. I’ve tried, gone as far as a mouton, D’issan margaux, and many others that set me back a pretty penny but weren’t in my wheelhouse. I still like the cali stuff, a nice Dunn or Joe Phelps and I’m happy at fraction of the price so it works for me.

I did read that the austrailians were having such a wine glut that they were selling it for almost the cost of the bottle and cork, importers were paying $1.80 a bottle. Based on your post, maybe it’s time to expand my horizons and take a few risks while it’s on the cheap.

I know it won’t be in your wheelhouse but for some readers, here’s my latest tip on the local scene. Little winery up here recently opened, Robert Renzoni vineyards in temecula. As many of you are aware, I am a regular up here, hitting the tasting rooms a couple times a month going back 20 years when tasting was free. There’s a lot of buzz amongst the locals regarding this place. After drinking his wine at a pairing dinner and at a local eatery, The g-friend and I decided to check it out the other day.

Home 4e

They are tasting out of the barrel room as the tasting room has yet to be constructed, the polish isn’t on as far as the facilities go but homeboy makes a mean red, right out of the gate they got it going on, so it’s only gonna get better. They picked a terrible time to start a business, but hopefully talent keeps them afloat. It doesn’t compare to the resort style tasting rooms on Rancho cal, but it’s also not flush with bachelorette parties, desperate housewives of the O.C., and the weekend rookie drinkers. He didn’t have a red I wouldn’t buy, or should I say didn’t buy, I also left with a couple of jars of his mothers marinara sauce. Everyone talks about buying american, well, this is as domestic as it gets, so get you but up here, stimulate the economy and start drinking. That’s my tip of the day.

[temeculaguy]

Josh, did you get the Ghost pines merlot or the cab? Even as a cab guy myself, the merlot was the one to go with, and like a lot of wines, that was a one vintage tip, it’s been a year since we collectively raved, all bets are off once the year turns. But your love of bordeaux’s tells me we have a totally different pallate, mine is more regional, french wines often taste a bit tinny and light to me, so I save my money. I’ve tried, gone as far as a mouton, D’issan margaux, and many others that set me back a pretty penny but weren’t in my wheelhouse. I still like the cali stuff, a nice Dunn or Joe Phelps and I’m happy at fraction of the price so it works for me.

I did read that the austrailians were having such a wine glut that they were selling it for almost the cost of the bottle and cork, importers were paying $1.80 a bottle. Based on your post, maybe it’s time to expand my horizons and take a few risks while it’s on the cheap.

I know it won’t be in your wheelhouse but for some readers, here’s my latest tip on the local scene. Little winery up here recently opened, Robert Renzoni vineyards in temecula. As many of you are aware, I am a regular up here, hitting the tasting rooms a couple times a month going back 20 years when tasting was free. There’s a lot of buzz amongst the locals regarding this place. After drinking his wine at a pairing dinner and at a local eatery, The g-friend and I decided to check it out the other day.

Home 4e

They are tasting out of the barrel room as the tasting room has yet to be constructed, the polish isn’t on as far as the facilities go but homeboy makes a mean red, right out of the gate they got it going on, so it’s only gonna get better. They picked a terrible time to start a business, but hopefully talent keeps them afloat. It doesn’t compare to the resort style tasting rooms on Rancho cal, but it’s also not flush with bachelorette parties, desperate housewives of the O.C., and the weekend rookie drinkers. He didn’t have a red I wouldn’t buy, or should I say didn’t buy, I also left with a couple of jars of his mothers marinara sauce. Everyone talks about buying american, well, this is as domestic as it gets, so get you but up here, stimulate the economy and start drinking. That’s my tip of the day.

[temeculaguy]

Josh, did you get the Ghost pines merlot or the cab? Even as a cab guy myself, the merlot was the one to go with, and like a lot of wines, that was a one vintage tip, it’s been a year since we collectively raved, all bets are off once the year turns. But your love of bordeaux’s tells me we have a totally different pallate, mine is more regional, french wines often taste a bit tinny and light to me, so I save my money. I’ve tried, gone as far as a mouton, D’issan margaux, and many others that set me back a pretty penny but weren’t in my wheelhouse. I still like the cali stuff, a nice Dunn or Joe Phelps and I’m happy at fraction of the price so it works for me.

I did read that the austrailians were having such a wine glut that they were selling it for almost the cost of the bottle and cork, importers were paying $1.80 a bottle. Based on your post, maybe it’s time to expand my horizons and take a few risks while it’s on the cheap.

I know it won’t be in your wheelhouse but for some readers, here’s my latest tip on the local scene. Little winery up here recently opened, Robert Renzoni vineyards in temecula. As many of you are aware, I am a regular up here, hitting the tasting rooms a couple times a month going back 20 years when tasting was free. There’s a lot of buzz amongst the locals regarding this place. After drinking his wine at a pairing dinner and at a local eatery, The g-friend and I decided to check it out the other day.

Home 4e

They are tasting out of the barrel room as the tasting room has yet to be constructed, the polish isn’t on as far as the facilities go but homeboy makes a mean red, right out of the gate they got it going on, so it’s only gonna get better. They picked a terrible time to start a business, but hopefully talent keeps them afloat. It doesn’t compare to the resort style tasting rooms on Rancho cal, but it’s also not flush with bachelorette parties, desperate housewives of the O.C., and the weekend rookie drinkers. He didn’t have a red I wouldn’t buy, or should I say didn’t buy, I also left with a couple of jars of his mothers marinara sauce. Everyone talks about buying american, well, this is as domestic as it gets, so get you but up here, stimulate the economy and start drinking. That’s my tip of the day.

[barnaby33]

I wouldn’t swear to it as its been a couple of months but based on your and several others recommendations I got the merlot. The cab is what was available in costco the other day when I was there. Yeah Temecula wine is not my thing. When I was in college, Maurice Carrie chenin blanc at 3 dollars a bottle was awesome. Now adays I’m sure they charge 20 for the same thing.

Oz has a huge glut of wine. The problem is that in the affordable price range, 10-25 dollars it all tastes very similar. Its hard to make a case for Aussie shiraz when so much of it is highly extracted, overly oaked and high alcohol. I was in Barossa and McLaren Vale in November and had some awesome wine along with a fair amount of mediocre stuff too.

If you really want to try a great Aussie wine without splurging for Grange or Hill of Grace, try Jasper Hill Georgias paddock at about 75 dollars it is world class, as opposed to Grange which is now priced like a first growth Bordeaux. Another cheaper though still very good wine is Penfolds Magill estate, the original Penfolds vineyard. Wendouree (Clare Valley) is also very good, though very hard to find. Old Bridge Cellars is the importer for lots of small production, good quality stuff, but be prepared to pay. Good years for Most Aussie wine are 98/02/05/06.

Josh

[barnaby33]

I wouldn’t swear to it as its been a couple of months but based on your and several others recommendations I got the merlot. The cab is what was available in costco the other day when I was there. Yeah Temecula wine is not my thing. When I was in college, Maurice Carrie chenin blanc at 3 dollars a bottle was awesome. Now adays I’m sure they charge 20 for the same thing.

Oz has a huge glut of wine. The problem is that in the affordable price range, 10-25 dollars it all tastes very similar. Its hard to make a case for Aussie shiraz when so much of it is highly extracted, overly oaked and high alcohol. I was in Barossa and McLaren Vale in November and had some awesome wine along with a fair amount of mediocre stuff too.

If you really want to try a great Aussie wine without splurging for Grange or Hill of Grace, try Jasper Hill Georgias paddock at about 75 dollars it is world class, as opposed to Grange which is now priced like a first growth Bordeaux. Another cheaper though still very good wine is Penfolds Magill estate, the original Penfolds vineyard. Wendouree (Clare Valley) is also very good, though very hard to find. Old Bridge Cellars is the importer for lots of small production, good quality stuff, but be prepared to pay. Good years for Most Aussie wine are 98/02/05/06.

Josh

[barnaby33]

I wouldn’t swear to it as its been a couple of months but based on your and several others recommendations I got the merlot. The cab is what was available in costco the other day when I was there. Yeah Temecula wine is not my thing. When I was in college, Maurice Carrie chenin blanc at 3 dollars a bottle was awesome. Now adays I’m sure they charge 20 for the same thing.

Oz has a huge glut of wine. The problem is that in the affordable price range, 10-25 dollars it all tastes very similar. Its hard to make a case for Aussie shiraz when so much of it is highly extracted, overly oaked and high alcohol. I was in Barossa and McLaren Vale in November and had some awesome wine along with a fair amount of mediocre stuff too.

If you really want to try a great Aussie wine without splurging for Grange or Hill of Grace, try Jasper Hill Georgias paddock at about 75 dollars it is world class, as opposed to Grange which is now priced like a first growth Bordeaux. Another cheaper though still very good wine is Penfolds Magill estate, the original Penfolds vineyard. Wendouree (Clare Valley) is also very good, though very hard to find. Old Bridge Cellars is the importer for lots of small production, good quality stuff, but be prepared to pay. Good years for Most Aussie wine are 98/02/05/06.

Josh

[barnaby33]

I wouldn’t swear to it as its been a couple of months but based on your and several others recommendations I got the merlot. The cab is what was available in costco the other day when I was there. Yeah Temecula wine is not my thing. When I was in college, Maurice Carrie chenin blanc at 3 dollars a bottle was awesome. Now adays I’m sure they charge 20 for the same thing.

Oz has a huge glut of wine. The problem is that in the affordable price range, 10-25 dollars it all tastes very similar. Its hard to make a case for Aussie shiraz when so much of it is highly extracted, overly oaked and high alcohol. I was in Barossa and McLaren Vale in November and had some awesome wine along with a fair amount of mediocre stuff too.

If you really want to try a great Aussie wine without splurging for Grange or Hill of Grace, try Jasper Hill Georgias paddock at about 75 dollars it is world class, as opposed to Grange which is now priced like a first growth Bordeaux. Another cheaper though still very good wine is Penfolds Magill estate, the original Penfolds vineyard. Wendouree (Clare Valley) is also very good, though very hard to find. Old Bridge Cellars is the importer for lots of small production, good quality stuff, but be prepared to pay. Good years for Most Aussie wine are 98/02/05/06.

Josh

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