Our Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is a blend of Pinots from several specially selected vineyards. It amply demonstrates all the characteristics that have made this wine region world famous for its Pinot Noirs.
In the glass, we find gorgeous aromas of candied red cherry and spice, along with subtle oak notes. The palate is redolent with ripe red fruit flavors and a bright, crisp finish.
Specifications
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 14.9%
Available States: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY
Winery: Bernardus Winery
Owners: Ben Pon
Location: Carmel Valley, CA
Widely traveled and endowed with impeccable taste, Ben Pon could have chosen anywhere in the world to establish his namesake Bernardus Winery, with the intention of cultivating premier class wines. He selected Carmel Valley, with its west-facing orientation, hot days and chilly nights, and stunning beauty, confident his vineyards there could produce wines to rival the greatest on the globe. More than a quarter-century later, he’s accomplished that not only with his estate Bordeaux blend, called Marinus (after his middle name), but with a powerhouse portfolio of single-vineyard-designated Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
The Bernardus team’s attention to detail, high standards and passion for making stellar wine ensure every bottle of Marinus, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc offers the chance to “Taste a Dream,” as Mr. Pon envisioned decades ago — and still does today.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY
We going to have better winery participation on this one?
Hopefully…
CT average pricing $22.85 and $35 + ship from the winery, so at $21.66/3 and 16.25/12 a reasonable case level discount compared to what others have paid at the winery or a short list of on-line sites; WTSO and WineAccess both mentioned.
@rjquillin Though your math was off slightly, I forgive you and agree that the per unit price is too much and the case price is well, Meh. CaseMates needs more motivated sellers.
@paullaf I don’t think Ron was saying the bottle price is too high, especially at the case price. Simply that comparing to the CT average value yields a slightly different impression compared to the retail price - as it often does.
@klezman yes, this.
Interesting that Peter joined in with what I take to be a pretty positive review, and rpm also showed interest. WD is really pulling out the heavy artillery for these early offers.
@Shrdlu Cesare has it handled, a clue to how he he’s still managing to accommodate you old-skool CT users is in your second sentence. (In your first reply to him.)
(at sign removed on purpose, since I’m pontificating at some length)
InFrom :-} Yeah, I saw that link as well (although long after I’d purchased this wine, and added it in my cellar). I’m actually fine, either way (old or new). I’ve been a Luddite long enough to know that the rest of the world is not going to fall into step with me. Truthfully, I wouldn’t want that.
I debated over whether to purchase this one, truthfully, since it’s so easy for me to get very good PN from Oregon (which is right next door, after all). I have the feeling that sales for this one will be rather slow. I also wonder whether the long term “buy a case and split with others” will work out in the long term. It is unlikely that I will ever participate on that, although I admit there are wines that I would purchase a case of. Not right now, though, since I seem to have a LOT of wine…fortunately, I also have friends who like gifts.
I’d be willing to try a bottle or two (Seattle-Tacoma) at the case price, but the alcohol level on this Pinot gives me a bit of pause. Would like to hear more from the winemaker on how this alcohol level can feel balanced. Call me old school, but I prefer to see 13.5 on a Pinot.
@trifecta hi, our winemaker is getting back to me to give you more insight. I am the tasting room manager so I can talk about flavors but chemistry will need to come from him. Stay tuned!
@InFrom The user name is the same name as a contact email address on the winery’s site (bernardus.com), so I assumed it’s Heather with some association to the winery.
@hrammel thanks for the reply. interested in TA as well if you have it. I’ll be taking a flyer on this if Seattle area can get up to a case. In general 15% and 3.8 pH wouldn’t be in my wheelhouse for Pinot purchases without tasting first.
@trifecta Yeesh, I thought I had mentioned that! Ideally 2, but I could go for 3 to round out the case. I’d like to avoid 4, but if all we were was 1 short… I’d do it.
@karma2u@jakenn2 Yes!! We started a thread in the “Gatherings” section. Oh, I see @TechnoViking beat me to it!
Anyhow, you can subscribe to that thread and get notifications if anyone wants to split.
@ACraigL Likely slow. Not a great quantity of these out in the community and only a single CT note for this vintage, (and very few for other vintages) so unless one is familiar with the winery, house style and possibly vintage, without the great rat reports like we had yesterday, it’s still pretty much an unknown flyer.
It’s still early, west coast, so hopefully a rep or even the winemaker from Bernardus may join in to provide some additional information that is totally lacking from the producers’ website. There’s not even a ‘trade’ section on the producers site with additional information.
Also, unlike yesterday, where many wooters were quite familiar with Little, I don’t recall this producer coming up recently if at all on ww.
SLH is a good area for PN in general, and WD does have his rep of sourcing quality juice to uphold…
I know it’s like a rat died in my mouth, but unlike most other wines I fine there to be very little difference between PNs under the ~$35 pricepoint- it all tends to be heavy on the liquid cherry jolly rancher and light on complexity.
PN is the only varietal in which, for me, the difference between $10 and $25 is minimal compared to the difference between $25 and $35+.
If the winemaker comes on: I know multiple sources, but what type of clonal diversity goes into this?
@mother good to see you here! I agree that a lot of cheap (under ~$30 - sigh!) Pinot is close to undrinkable. In California, I tend to stick with (relatively) cool weather area Pinots - Carneros, Petaluma Gap, Russian River (including Green Valley), Sonoma Coast, Anderson Valley, etc. Not so much the Central coast areas, but this one looks interesting per conversations with WD. Oregon Pinot tends to be more complex and more Burgundian, but expensive, though you can sometimes find bargains.
@rpm Good to be seen! You are somewhat culpable for my knowing good PN from the alco-pop variety!
And for sure most of the Pinot’s I’ve really enjoyed in the past have been RRV, AV, and most definitely Carneros. [I’m not sure I will ever top the QPR of that post-sale Buena Vista Ramal in the screwtops!]
…nice to see Bernardus! I haven’t tried the '14, but have always enjoyed their Pinots. SLH can get a little warm… (14.9%) but their wines are balanced.
I’m the tasting room manager for this winery. We take Pinots very seriously! We produce 8 different Pinots from Monterey County. 4 of those are vineyard designated from the renowned Santa Lucia Highland AVA. This wine is a compilation of those vineyards: Sierra Mar, Garys’, Pisoni, Rosellas and Soberanes. Easy drinking, smooth and fruit forward. My personal “everyday bottle of wine”.
NYC mates to split a case? I will take 3 or more, InFrom wants at least 1, so we probably have 6-8 left. Located in Queens. I went in for the remote launch party so will plan for a gathering then.
@ilCesare I live in NJ, but work in Hoboken, so I can get into the city pretty easily. I will probably order 3 bottles of this Pinot, but I’m definitely interested in splitting future cases.
Our winemaker: “As the winemaker at Bernardus for the past 13 years, I have always followed a philosophy of making wines that are well balanced- not under ripe nor over ripe. In my opinion, this is the best way to present wines that truly reflect the style and quality of their terroir and the hard work these vineyard managers put into growing fine wines.”
Our Winemaker just opened a bottle and had this to say “Color has medium intensity. On the nose there are clean red berry and rose pedal aromas accented by spicy notes. The palate is soft and very full showing ripe red fruit flavors which linger on a very smooth, long finish. This Pinot is prime for drinking now and for the next several years.”
WineDavid gave me a wonderful surprise - a chance to try this 2014 Bernardus Pinot Noir, SLH.
The wine is light red, tending (as Pinot should) slightly to brick/orange tones rather than purple (no blending with Syrah or megapurple or anything else).
The aromas also show intensity with great Pinot Noir purity. Cool climate aromas dominate at first: cola, cranberry, rose petal and nettle (and maybe even the slightest hint of pine). With aeration come cherry and cranberry aromas, tea, floral notes, black pepper and citrus (lemon/orange, more juice than zest aroma). One thing I really appreciate about this wine is the deft touch with oak. There are hints of toast and vanilla, but the oak is never obvious, much less clumsy or obtrusive.
The palate is consistent with the nose: medium bodied and smooth, with sweet fruit buoyed by bright acid, and a fairly long, slightly astringent finish with a touch of heat.
If I have any reservations at all about this wine, it would be the alcohol level. The label says 14.1%, the specs here say 14.9%; if I had to guess I’d say closer to the latter. Getting proper ripeness while maintaining alcohol balance is a common problem for many California winemakers, and IMHO the alcohol is a bit higher than ideal for this otherwise IMPECCABLY balanced Pinot. I know I’m more sensitive than most to elevated alcohol levels in wine, and I don’t think most people will notice or be bothered by it.
Forward aromas and balanced tannin make this wine eminently enjoyable right now, but it certainly has some potential for development. It should gain richness and suppleness while developing some secondary aromas. Given the alcohol and moderate tannins I wouldn’t be inclined to wait more than five years.
In summary: great Pinot Noir character, complexity and aromatic intensity without overextraction of tannin. This isn’t easy with Pinot Noir; the winemaker obviously has a good touch with Pinot.
@PeterW Thanks for fine notes - I share your preference for lower alcohol, as you know, but your endorsement should help those who are on the fence go ahead and dive in.
@canneddirt Me too. I typically spend between $12 and $18 on a bottle of wine. I find when I spend more I can’t help think “It’s not that much better (or better at all) and there are other things I probably should have spent my money on.”
@Winedavid49 forget about the cheap stuff WD. When are we going to get some black tie buys? My favorite day at the old site since most stuff was built to cellar (Corison, etc) and I’ve got a 7 year backlog already. Also, wanted to say some of my favorite PNs have been from your site so ill be up in for a couple with my seattle casemates.
@StingingJ I nearly have forgotten the black tie buy… aw, the old memories. I do remember when deals were once a week. At least they started casemates 3x a week. What will WD bring next?!
@OldWooter Welcome! I’m still waiting on my last 2 shipments… likely will get them tomorrow with my shirt. Be sure to post where you are from so you can connect with others in your area.
My last Woot shipment is supposed to arrive tomorrow. Wellington Victory. Exciting and depressing. Kind of like a RedBull and Vodka. I have high hopes for this new site.
Tasting Notes
Our Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is a blend of Pinots from several specially selected vineyards. It amply demonstrates all the characteristics that have made this wine region world famous for its Pinot Noirs.
In the glass, we find gorgeous aromas of candied red cherry and spice, along with subtle oak notes. The palate is redolent with ripe red fruit flavors and a bright, crisp finish.
Specifications
Price Comparison
$442/case at Bernardus Winery (including shipping)
About The Winery
Winery: Bernardus Winery
Owners: Ben Pon
Location: Carmel Valley, CA
Widely traveled and endowed with impeccable taste, Ben Pon could have chosen anywhere in the world to establish his namesake Bernardus Winery, with the intention of cultivating premier class wines. He selected Carmel Valley, with its west-facing orientation, hot days and chilly nights, and stunning beauty, confident his vineyards there could produce wines to rival the greatest on the globe. More than a quarter-century later, he’s accomplished that not only with his estate Bordeaux blend, called Marinus (after his middle name), but with a powerhouse portfolio of single-vineyard-designated Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
The Bernardus team’s attention to detail, high standards and passion for making stellar wine ensure every bottle of Marinus, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc offers the chance to “Taste a Dream,” as Mr. Pon envisioned decades ago — and still does today.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Friday, Jan 26 - Monday, Jan 29
Poor Indiana.
@andrd indeed… we need Illinois or Ohio friends
Love this wine, love this Deal.
@Winedavid49 Bernardus Pinots are great
One day I will have money. One day.
I generally really like SLH pinots. This might be a great deal, especially at that case price per bottle. Nice Job WD!
We going to have better winery participation on this one?
Hopefully…
CT average pricing $22.85 and $35 + ship from the winery, so at $21.66/3 and 16.25/12 a reasonable case level discount compared to what others have paid at the winery or a short list of on-line sites; WTSO and WineAccess both mentioned.
@rjquillin That $16.25 really $17.50; brain fart.
@rjquillin Though your math was off slightly, I forgive you and agree that the per unit price is too much and the case price is well, Meh. CaseMates needs more motivated sellers.
@paullaf I don’t think Ron was saying the bottle price is too high, especially at the case price. Simply that comparing to the CT average value yields a slightly different impression compared to the retail price - as it often does.
@klezman yes, this.
Interesting that Peter joined in with what I take to be a pretty positive review, and rpm also showed interest. WD is really pulling out the heavy artillery for these early offers.
@rjquillin As well he should…gotta get the community up and running. The question is when us “regular” folk will get called in for service
Too Many $$
3 bottles for $64.99 $24.33/bottle with shipping
Case of 12 for $209.99 $18.17/bottle with shipping
CT link
2014 Bernardus Winery Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
@ilCesare Oh, I’m going to have to figure out how to turn this back into the Classic CT entry. You spoiled me over on WW. (In for three; I love PN)
For the random stranger who may prefer it:
https://www.cellartracker.com/classic/wine.asp?iWine=2612206
@ilCesare
And I will say THANK YOU for using the new CT! Well 10 years old kinda new
@Shrdlu Cesare has it handled, a clue to how he he’s still managing to accommodate you old-skool CT users is in your second sentence. (In your first reply to him.)
(at sign removed on purpose, since I’m pontificating at some length)
InFrom :-} Yeah, I saw that link as well (although long after I’d purchased this wine, and added it in my cellar). I’m actually fine, either way (old or new). I’ve been a Luddite long enough to know that the rest of the world is not going to fall into step with me. Truthfully, I wouldn’t want that.
I debated over whether to purchase this one, truthfully, since it’s so easy for me to get very good PN from Oregon (which is right next door, after all). I have the feeling that sales for this one will be rather slow. I also wonder whether the long term “buy a case and split with others” will work out in the long term. It is unlikely that I will ever participate on that, although I admit there are wines that I would purchase a case of. Not right now, though, since I seem to have a LOT of wine…fortunately, I also have friends who like gifts.
I’d be willing to try a bottle or two (Seattle-Tacoma) at the case price, but the alcohol level on this Pinot gives me a bit of pause. Would like to hear more from the winemaker on how this alcohol level can feel balanced. Call me old school, but I prefer to see 13.5 on a Pinot.
@trifecta agreed. Curious for rat reports on this one. More specs would also be helpful.
@trifecta if you find more takers, I’m in for 2 bottles as well.
@trifecta the alcohol level in this wine is in perfect balance with the level of fruit and acidity. It really is a beautiful wine.
@hrammel Can you provide some acid numbers? Numbers aren’t everything, but many of us know our palates and preferences pretty well.
@trifecta Your sense is that @hrammel has a connection to the winery? (I wondered about that myself.)
@schripsemas so we are up to 4 bottles. Any other Seattle takers? It would be an excuse for a meetup as well.
@trifecta hi, our winemaker is getting back to me to give you more insight. I am the tasting room manager so I can talk about flavors but chemistry will need to come from him. Stay tuned!
@InFrom The user name is the same name as a contact email address on the winery’s site (bernardus.com), so I assumed it’s Heather with some association to the winery.
@hrammel Welcome!
@trifecta I could take 2 if we make it to a case
@hrammel @thumperchick @snapster
Welcome!
Good to see a rep here taking questions.
I too looked at your site in hopes of finding a trade page with additional geek info, that’s really not all that geeky to a good number of us.
Would be even nicer if CM could provide a way for you to easily identify yourself to the collected gang here like we had back on ww.
Ahhh, you have a grape badge.
That works.
Nice job on the grape badge, whoever’s responsible for it!
@trifecta I would also be interested in splitting a case in the Seattle area.
@Redstone_ How many bottles? We are up to 6 so far
@trifecta the pH is 3.79
@hrammel thanks for the reply. interested in TA as well if you have it. I’ll be taking a flyer on this if Seattle area can get up to a case. In general 15% and 3.8 pH wouldn’t be in my wheelhouse for Pinot purchases without tasting first.
@rjquillin we have our tech sheets under distributors then spec sheets
@trifecta Yeesh, I thought I had mentioned that! Ideally 2, but I could go for 3 to round out the case. I’d like to avoid 4, but if all we were was 1 short… I’d do it.
@trifecta @StingingJ said they would take a couple
@Twich22 Thanks. We are at our case now… Check out the Seattle thread. I’m willing to buy/hold until we can meet up.
Never had this, but I would be interested in some bottles at the case price if there are folks in the Gainesville FL area who want to share.
Not necessarily today, but is there anyone in the greater Atlanta area who would be interested in “casemating” in the future?
@karma2u Same here–not necessarily this one, but for the future, I work in Cobb (Cumberland area) and live in North Dekalb.
@jakenn2 @karma2u Atlanta Casemates
@karma2u @jakenn2 Yes!! We started a thread in the “Gatherings” section. Oh, I see @TechnoViking beat me to it!
Anyhow, you can subscribe to that thread and get notifications if anyone wants to split.
@karma2u Yep! I’m in Cobb county. Count me in!
This is one I’d split with someone, but I’m guessing the idea of splitting isn’t going to work out for awhile (if ever) for most areas.
The Costco bulk buyer in me has an issue buying the 3 pack!
Is the map broken, or are there really only a handful of sales at this point?
@ACraigL Likely slow. Not a great quantity of these out in the community and only a single CT note for this vintage, (and very few for other vintages) so unless one is familiar with the winery, house style and possibly vintage, without the great rat reports like we had yesterday, it’s still pretty much an unknown flyer.
It’s still early, west coast, so hopefully a rep or even the winemaker from Bernardus may join in to provide some additional information that is totally lacking from the producers’ website. There’s not even a ‘trade’ section on the producers site with additional information.
Also, unlike yesterday, where many wooters were quite familiar with Little, I don’t recall this producer coming up recently if at all on ww.
SLH is a good area for PN in general, and WD does have his rep of sourcing quality juice to uphold…
I know it’s like a rat died in my mouth, but unlike most other wines I fine there to be very little difference between PNs under the ~$35 pricepoint- it all tends to be heavy on the liquid cherry jolly rancher and light on complexity.
PN is the only varietal in which, for me, the difference between $10 and $25 is minimal compared to the difference between $25 and $35+.
If the winemaker comes on: I know multiple sources, but what type of clonal diversity goes into this?
@mother good to see you here! I agree that a lot of cheap (under ~$30 - sigh!) Pinot is close to undrinkable. In California, I tend to stick with (relatively) cool weather area Pinots - Carneros, Petaluma Gap, Russian River (including Green Valley), Sonoma Coast, Anderson Valley, etc. Not so much the Central coast areas, but this one looks interesting per conversations with WD. Oregon Pinot tends to be more complex and more Burgundian, but expensive, though you can sometimes find bargains.
@rpm Good to be seen! You are somewhat culpable for my knowing good PN from the alco-pop variety!
And for sure most of the Pinot’s I’ve really enjoyed in the past have been RRV, AV, and most definitely Carneros. [I’m not sure I will ever top the QPR of that post-sale Buena Vista Ramal in the screwtops!]
Yeah, I don’t think I’d appreciate this more than whatever negociant pinot TJ’s has at the moment…
Anyone in the Naples/Ft. Myers Florida area to share a box?
Pull lots of Corks!
Remember what you taste!
…nice to see Bernardus! I haven’t tried the '14, but have always enjoyed their Pinots. SLH can get a little warm… (14.9%) but their wines are balanced.
@neilfindswine Whoa!!! Neil spotting! Haven’t tried these guys yet, but your recommendation goes a long way.
@trifecta Hola Mr. Fecta! More fruit than some of the Anderson Valley stuff I’m playing with, but well made Pinots for sure.
@neilfindswine Hoping you might make an appearance for the launch party. Once a date is set I’ll be seeing if the wife and I can make it.
@trifecta Chances are good… it’ll be great to see you guys!
@neilfindswine Nice! I haven’t heard of these guys, but for new world pinots, I’ve been impressed with SLH Pinots… Think Paso Cabs
I’m the tasting room manager for this winery. We take Pinots very seriously! We produce 8 different Pinots from Monterey County. 4 of those are vineyard designated from the renowned Santa Lucia Highland AVA. This wine is a compilation of those vineyards: Sierra Mar, Garys’, Pisoni, Rosellas and Soberanes. Easy drinking, smooth and fruit forward. My personal “everyday bottle of wine”.
NYC mates to split a case? I will take 3 or more, InFrom wants at least 1, so we probably have 6-8 left. Located in Queens. I went in for the remote launch party so will plan for a gathering then.
@ilCesare I could go for 6 coming to NYC (tho I’ll be in FL for a while yet)… call or email me to work out details.
@rpm Great I will order a case then, we’ll figure out the rest later.
@rpm
Now here is an endorsement that makes me consider a purchase.
@ ilCesare What’d I tell ya?
@ilCesare I live in NJ, but work in Hoboken, so I can get into the city pretty easily. I will probably order 3 bottles of this Pinot, but I’m definitely interested in splitting future cases.
Our winemaker: “As the winemaker at Bernardus for the past 13 years, I have always followed a philosophy of making wines that are well balanced- not under ripe nor over ripe. In my opinion, this is the best way to present wines that truly reflect the style and quality of their terroir and the hard work these vineyard managers put into growing fine wines.”
Our Winemaker just opened a bottle and had this to say “Color has medium intensity. On the nose there are clean red berry and rose pedal aromas accented by spicy notes. The palate is soft and very full showing ripe red fruit flavors which linger on a very smooth, long finish. This Pinot is prime for drinking now and for the next several years.”
You can find Spec Sheets under Distributor on our web site.
@hrammel Thanks. Missed the link.
Any chance there’ll be wines with a higher QPR (emphasis on the smaller denominator)?
LabROUS reporting for duty:
WineDavid gave me a wonderful surprise - a chance to try this 2014 Bernardus Pinot Noir, SLH.
The wine is light red, tending (as Pinot should) slightly to brick/orange tones rather than purple (no blending with Syrah or megapurple or anything else).
The aromas also show intensity with great Pinot Noir purity. Cool climate aromas dominate at first: cola, cranberry, rose petal and nettle (and maybe even the slightest hint of pine). With aeration come cherry and cranberry aromas, tea, floral notes, black pepper and citrus (lemon/orange, more juice than zest aroma). One thing I really appreciate about this wine is the deft touch with oak. There are hints of toast and vanilla, but the oak is never obvious, much less clumsy or obtrusive.
The palate is consistent with the nose: medium bodied and smooth, with sweet fruit buoyed by bright acid, and a fairly long, slightly astringent finish with a touch of heat.
If I have any reservations at all about this wine, it would be the alcohol level. The label says 14.1%, the specs here say 14.9%; if I had to guess I’d say closer to the latter. Getting proper ripeness while maintaining alcohol balance is a common problem for many California winemakers, and IMHO the alcohol is a bit higher than ideal for this otherwise IMPECCABLY balanced Pinot. I know I’m more sensitive than most to elevated alcohol levels in wine, and I don’t think most people will notice or be bothered by it.
Forward aromas and balanced tannin make this wine eminently enjoyable right now, but it certainly has some potential for development. It should gain richness and suppleness while developing some secondary aromas. Given the alcohol and moderate tannins I wouldn’t be inclined to wait more than five years.
In summary: great Pinot Noir character, complexity and aromatic intensity without overextraction of tannin. This isn’t easy with Pinot Noir; the winemaker obviously has a good touch with Pinot.
Now there’s an endorsement that makes me reconsider my measly purchase. @ilCesare, I’ll take two!
@PeterW Just can’t get enough of Peter Wellington (one way or another!) Thanks Peter!
@Winedavid49 hah, right! Drinking some later tonight.
Nice notes. I’m still inexperienced with pinots to wanna jump in.
@PeterW nice notes Peter. Thank you for your service.
@PeterW Thanks Peter! Great to see you here and especially giving us your opinion on the wine.
@PeterW Thanks for fine notes - I share your preference for lower alcohol, as you know, but your endorsement should help those who are on the fence go ahead and dive in.
@PeterW Just catching up, good to see you over here and sharing your thoughts.
Whew, I’m more of a “$20 wine discounted to $10” kind of guy. Hope they all aren’t this pricey.
@canneddirt Harder to secure, but those are coming.
@canneddirt Me too. I typically spend between $12 and $18 on a bottle of wine. I find when I spend more I can’t help think “It’s not that much better (or better at all) and there are other things I probably should have spent my money on.”
@canneddirt I’m more of a $60 bottle for $7.99 kind of guy. But those aren’t coming…
@canneddirt @paullaf I’m glad I’m not the only one. I love a good $15+ wine, but my budget sure doesn’t.
@Winedavid49 forget about the cheap stuff WD.
When are we going to get some black tie buys? My favorite day at the old site since most stuff was built to cellar (Corison, etc) and I’ve got a 7 year backlog already. Also, wanted to say some of my favorite PNs have been from your site so ill be up in for a couple with my seattle casemates.
The sub-comments of this post alone are why @WineDavid49 does sleep at night.
@StingingJ I nearly have forgotten the black tie buy… aw, the old memories. I do remember when deals were once a week. At least they started casemates 3x a week. What will WD bring next?!
Any white wines in the works?
/8ball Any white wines in the works?
My reply is no
@Magic8Ball That’s crazy talk!
@madmod20061 Yes, got a killer one coming up.
@Winedavid49 2013 Wellington Estate Chardonnay!
@rjquillin LOL!
@Winedavid49 Killer one you say, possibly something from GunBun?
@pseudogourmet98 I’d be into some GunBun!!!
Just got my last shipment today from Woot (sad). Luckily they stuck a Casemates flyer in the box or I would have missed out. (happy)
@OldWooter Welcome! I’m still waiting on my last 2 shipments… likely will get them tomorrow with my shirt. Be sure to post where you are from so you can connect with others in your area.
Hmmm…buy three or actually talk to people to split a case? Which side wins? My tightwad side or my hermit/getoffmylawn side?
@javadrinker Nah, you guys are too ncie to be yelling at the crazy kids on your lawn :p
@javadrinker Hermit is an easy victory- wine keeps. A case will last you at least a month. With moderatation.
Aww never been a huge fan of PN.
Big Italian reds and you capture my 
I might become a drunk after all these teetotalling years… Nothing better to do, besides video games
My last Woot shipment is supposed to arrive tomorrow. Wellington Victory. Exciting and depressing. Kind of like a RedBull and Vodka. I have high hopes for this new site.
Ok, just did our best to light up IL with a case. Looking forward to our first official Casemates!
We’re trusting our rats (and Peter!)
314/636/618- late to the party but is anyone interested in a split? I would be in for 4 bottles.
@Aureliano what is 314/636/618, coordinates of some kind?
@Twich22 sorry- those are the predominant area codes that cover the metro region around St. Louis
Dagnabit…I have to get used to this new schedule. Procrastination fail!
@johnnelson7333 Is this the one you wish you could have ratted?
@chipgreen
LOL First time rat- used it a test for the graphic!
@chipgreen @johnnelson7333 Well, it worked!
It’s all good, this post reminded me that I have a couple of bottles. It’s what I’m drinking tonight!