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- californiagirl - 03-23-2005
Hi all- found this today at bevmo for 14.99. Picked up 3. I'll give it a try this weekend.
- Glass_A_Day - 03-26-2005
I just cracked my first one and all I can say is wow. Great stuff and an amazing value. If I tasted blind I would have guessed it to be a $40 wine minimum. Thanks WW.
- winoweenie - 03-26-2005
My secamentashuns zactly. Just put another 2 cases in the cellar. WW
- californiagirl - 03-27-2005
2 cases ?!?! Curious, ww, how long for holding time? I found this very fruit forward with low-med tannins at best. I didn't think that it would go more than 3-5. Good stuff.
- californiagirl - 03-27-2005
Never mind ww, just read back in the post. Looks like you thought the same thing =)
- winoweenie - 03-27-2005
Thunked maybe I hallucinated that post fer a minuet there CG. WHEW! The memories the 2nd thing to go. WW [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img]
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- newsguy - 03-28-2005
ok. my case finally came in friday and i picked it up that night. a bottle has been standing upright on my kitchen counter ever since. i'm dying to try this. i'm thinking that since it's young and fruit-forward, it's probably recovered nicely already and sediment isn't an issue. WW, do i *really* need to wait a whole week to pop it? can't i cheat a little? wine appreciation is showing me the benefits of being patient, but i go kicking and screaming along the way.
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- Glass_A_Day - 03-28-2005
I'd cheat. You always have 11 more. My first wasn't a week and it was fantastic.
- winoweenie - 03-28-2005
Go fer it NG. Taking a 1/2 case to San Diego with me in the morn. Hope you like that hummer. WW
- newsguy - 03-28-2005
thanks GAD * WW! that's what i was looking for [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img] i wasn't quite in the mood for ham two nights in a row, so i'm thinking it might be steak and joel gott tonight!
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- Glass_A_Day - 03-28-2005
Let us know what you think!!
- hotwine - 03-28-2005
Ordered a case today but have little confidence in the rip-off artist retailer. He says it will be in the shop by Friday. We'll see. If he delivers, will order more.
- Glass_A_Day - 03-28-2005
I can get you some if you have trouble hw.
- danowny - 03-30-2005
I tasted the 815 in NYC. It was quite good. I like it when I find an under $20 Cab without many obvious faults.
I know the fruit from the wine comes from Napa, Sonoma, and Lodi.
- tw - 03-30-2005
This better be a good one fellas i just ordered myself a case today also.
- hotwine - 03-30-2005
Thanks GAD. We'll see Friday if this guy can deliver.
- jmcginley1 - 04-18-2005
picked upa bottle today for 14.99. I'll drink this one within the next 3 days and return with some tasting notes. I was excited to find this for under $15 after reading such high praise.
- hotwine - 04-21-2005
My oh my, what a loverly jug o' juice! Opened our first tonight to accompany beef stew, baby carrots and boiled cabbage. A major hit with both of us. Much appreciate Gott's use of the fruit, not overpowering at all, and judicious oak. A finely-crafted wine! Tempted to open a second bottle, but trying not to be greedy. Even the 13.9% alc/vol seems subdued and fully under control. Many thanks, WW!
- jmcginley1 - 04-26-2005
Finally popped it open last night. Wow, I can't believe how well balanced this wine is. Great fruit, nice full body and a gorgeous finish. The lady loved it as well which means I can buy this in bulk without any issues. Thanks for the heads up.
Now to try their Zin...
- winoweenie - 04-26-2005
Glad it hit the spot Hotsie. Put another box on order yesserday before they runs outta'. WW