NoVa buyers group

@PatrickKarcher

You could just post your email here, and once we notice it, you can
edit your post to take it out.

There is a five-minute edit window so unless you are watching 24/7 that isn’t a solution. Until snapster whips his team into producing a message system potential NoVA buyers will have to remain silent. I’m in Gainsville/Bristow/Nokesville and will participate when messaging is in place.

@PatrickKarcher I was familiar with everything you mentioned except the wine.woot.com part…that was something I never heard of until the Casemates Kickstarter. How does @snapster come into the picture? There’s other means of communication out there we could use…I mean there’s Twitter, Facebook, Google Groups, etc… why don’t we use one of those? I would be in favor of the Google Groups option.

@mrtomahawk

How does @snapster come into the picture?

He’s the owner of meh which backs casemates. Founder and previous owner of Woot! which is now a tentacle of Amazon.

nit picks majority owner; Woot, Inc. (though this will never survive, our 2004-2010 style-guide was to only include logo exclamation point in text form of our company)

Also, don’t make big investment into PM style communication alternatives. We’re working on the local solution. Agreed it sucks at the moment.

@PatrickKarcher Going to pass. Flying out to CA on Thursday, and got to save my money for who knows what.

@WkdPanda I’m sure the wedding more then made up for the loss. Also, add me to the NoVa List. I’m @hershelk here like on woot.

@thelecroy I’ll skip on the viognier; don’t understand them enough.

@sukeiasa you’re giving the 3 of us in baltimore to much credit.

@PatrickKarcher You need to do a shout out for Casemates, like this; @WkdPanda, @thelecroy, @n3uka, @mrtomahawk, @Lighter, @cjsiege, @kray05, @hershelk, @HitAnyKey42, @sukeiasa, @TRIPgrad, @kkv123

I agree the Chas Smith Merlot is a sweet deal and am finagling some bottles to be Matelegged? Caselegged? to me in OH. Good luck getting in on this, hope it works out!

@PatrickKarcher We’re also beyond tapped out. Won’t be buying any wine at all (unless we completely run out of white wine) any time in the near future. I even had to nudge my mom into buying the Noceto case for herself so that I could receive a bottle of the AX-1 as a B-day gift.

@HitAnyKey42 Yeah, I ended up not doing this deal, no partners. For the best. Casemates is really putting out some absolutely amazing deals, but there always seems to be an even better one later. I passed on that first Twisted Oak deal, only to be presented with the sick deal after, and I was glad I had previously passed.

Well done on arranging for your B-day gift! You do what ya gotta do, to survive (and get wine).

@chipgreen How did you get that list of names? Are those the people subscribed to this group?

@PatrickKarcher
They have all posted at some point in this group, saying that they were interested in sharing cases. If you unhide posts near the top of the thread, you can see all the original posts. I just copied/pasted and added the @ before each name.

@TRIPgrad You’re like me!

@thelecroy Sir, you have fine taste.

@PatrickKarcher I’m still here, but can’t help you out. I’m off alcohol for the next 5 months unfortunately.

@PatrickKarcher I’d Take 4

@PatrickKarcher Yes, I meant DMV for DC/MD/VA. Thanks for reaching out. I’m definitely up for 1, I can take up to 3 if you need more takers

@kray05 @spazfungus Excellent. Almost certain I will pull the trigger then. Hmmm, was going to wait until some more due diligence this evening, but maybe I’ll go sooner.

@kray05 @spazfungus Okay, I pulled the trigger.

So since I never got any confirmation for splitting from anyone, I didn’t end up even remembering to order the case. So unless anyone else actually ordered it and is up for splitting out a few bottles, I guess we all missed out on the Twisted Oak this time.

@PatrickKarcher Due to funds, trading is not an option. We need for straight up splits.
Also just got the nudge that we really can only go 3 bottles. So looking for others to split out the other 9.

@PatrickKarcher Ahhh! Sigh, okay, twist my arm. I’ll take some gruet rose and winesmith pinot noir off you let me check and i’ll email you details on how many we can take

@HitAnyKey42 Well, from the buzz on the main forum, it looks like it’s a very unique opportunity. I was needing to buy absolutely no wine in Jan (and probably Feb too), but, sigh, I guess I need some of this. Like you, I can really just do 2, 3 if needed to make it happen.

(I could also trade some WS Pinot / CasematesQPR for some of this.)

@HitAnyKey42 I would do 2-3 also if we can get another person or 3.

@HitAnyKey42 I would be happy to be in for 2-3.

@PatrickKarcher Yes, I have free shipping. I’ll place the order. I already have your email address for making arrangements. I thought I had @hershelk email, but can’t find it easily. If both you and @thelecroy can send me a whisper with such details, we can communicate via email for handling the moneys and delivery/pickup arrangements once the wine comes in.
If anyone else wants a bottle or two, just message me and I’ll communicate adjustments to any of the splits. I’m thinking @wkdpanda might want one or two, if it doesn’t already have too many in his cellar.

@HitAnyKey42 I got pinged by @spazfungus about a bottle for her, since I’ve already got a pile of wine for her. So with one of mine going to her, I’d like 3 of these (or 2 or 4 if necessary).

@HitAnyKey42 I can do this one. I’ll pull the trigger after work today if no one else with free shipping volunteers. I’m hoping that more people want in than 2 people at 2 bottles each.

@HitAnyKey42 @thelecroy I would be in for up to 6-8 if necessary, though I’d prefer to do 2-4 because funds are low. So if you get stuck, I’ll share in the stuckness.

This seems like an opportunity to get a wine I normally would never be able to get. My guess is they’re good for another decade or so. Fun to pull out at just the right time. A couple of those times will happen in the next 10 years, and we’ll be ready. We’re like wine boy scouts: always prepared.

Ha! @spazfungus, yes, I knew you’d be in for a pair! I’ll get a pair for you when they come, and put them in your stash. So @HitAnyKey42, I really need 4 minimum (including a pair for Min), preferring 6. So, plenty of demand. Order away.

I can’t do the order this time. So hopefully someone else can.

@PatrickKarcher well that’s sad. Oh well. I’ve been in training and work stuffs, so that’s part of why I couldn’t organize it. Likely won’t be able to organize/order most of the time due to my new job since won’t be able to touch my phone much at all throughout the day. So going forward, the most I’ll usually be able to do is state first thing in the morning if I’m interested in an offer if a case gets ordered.

@HitAnyKey42 Sounds good. Live and learn. I think we’re honing our communication and teamwork pretty well. I wish I had ordered and then put together the above message, ha ha. I was probably the first person to get the sold out message.

But, maybe for the best. I am really in the wine money hole.

@PatrickKarcher always in for Pinot

@PatrickKarcher In if we get a 3rd

@thelecroy I think we’re good. My step brother is in for some, and a co-worker here, so, I’m gonna go ahead and order.

@spazfungus I’d just want one, to try. I really, really got stop buying for a while. At this point, I can only get 1-2 of something now and then to try.

But, I see now, it’s sold out already. Wow. I guess that keeps life easy.

@PatrickKarcher I’m a no for this one. Right now the only things we will be buying (other than stupendous deals from Twisted Oak or similar) for at least the next few months would be whites/roses that we may want.

@PatrickKarcher Okay, I pulled the trigger, so my previous offer to help someone else is off. I have a Cab Franc buddy and a Merlot buddy here in town (though not on casemates), who can help me out with this. But, there’s s a few bottles available for one or two of you, my fellow casemates. Lemme know.

@opiate2002 Hi! Usually the first person who is really interested posts a link on the forum for that offer like this, linking to this NOVA forum, and we talk about it like above. Using the whisper functionality is helpful.

I for one really have to hold off on some buying for a while. Others are in that boat also. The casemates deals have been great the last year.

The more the merrier. With more people, we can try more, and the more we try, the more likely we are to find what we really like.

@opiate2002 also, click the star at the very top (next to nova buyers group) to subscribe to the thread. this way if someone accidentally leaves off your @, you can still see splits that are going on. and welcome!

@PatrickKarcher I’m in for 2-3

@opiate2002 I’m interested in a couple, but my wall of wine from Woot/Casemates/etc. is making me hold firm on my SIWBM

Hi @opiate2002 Yes, I’ll take a slice, if others don’t nab them. If others want the slices, I’m willing to step aside and save my budget.

By slice I mean one of each. If that’s not casemates terminology yet, it should be.

@opiate2002 I’m interested in a cab franc and Sang

Hi @opiate2002 . I’ll take 1-3 of the OTP Dry Creek Valley Rose bottles you just mentioned over there. So at this point, you got some (~3?) of those for me, and a slice of the Pedroncelli’s (3 bottles), and I’ll have a few (~4?) of the Alysian Sauv Blancs for you. Something like that? For now .

@bramby2 Hi, I want to swap some of my purchases for others that I missed. I’m also in Fairfax County. How do we make it work?

Hi @bramby2. Glad to have another potential splitter in town. All of us (that I know of) are over-bought. Because (A) I guess that’s wineaux nature but also (B) casemates.com has really taken QPR to an unprecedented level. But splitting will allow me to try some stuff.

Check out my Winesmith Grenache idea above. 1 more person in for a couple is all we would need.

Hi @TRIPgrad. I think just post (here) the casemates buys you’ve made that you can swap, and maybe the types of wines you’d be interested in. And probably a good idea to subscribe to this list by starring the topmost post or clicking subscribe under the topmost post.

@thelecroy Yep, in for a few at least. If other want in, I’m happy with just a couple. Otherwise, 4+

@PatrickKarcher hello Patrick I would willingly take a couple of your Apriori! (Or would take up to 6) So sad to have missed the case and then missed it again.

@HitAnyKey42 I’m in for 3-6 depending on what others do. I also have free shipping if I need to order.

Thanks!

@opiate2002 I got this one and will place the order now. We can figure out full split details based on if anyone else chimes in. I’m perfectly find with anything between 4-6 bottles or so. Am wanting at least 4 though.

@fait Just don’t forget how to adult (or at least near-adult). I don’t know how to add anyone to the list, or if that’s possible. Scroll to the top to WkdPanda’s original posting, and hit the subscribe button underneath.

@fait Yeah, there is no “list”. Basically whenever one of us is interested in a particular wine, we kinda just post in here (and/or the wine thread) and tag anyone else that we think might be interested (or just randomly tag as many as we can) and see where it goes from there. Personally, I’m likely going to pass on most wines for awhile except for certain whites and roses that we may like because we currently have hundreds of bottles of red we are trying to drink down.
I do still have (and don’t know when/if I may cancel it) my VMP membership that I’m paying $5/mo for. So when orders get made that I’m including myself on, I can do some of those orders to cut down on the shipping.

@TRIPgrad ideally looking for one more at 2-3 bottles

So:

• Patrick: 2
• @WkdPanda: 2
• @Tripgrad: 3

That leaves 5 for you, @thelecroy. A large bite, considering how much PN you’ve already gotten that last 7 months. (I should know.) Maybe that’s enough help to pull the trigger; can’t blame you if not though!

@PatrickKarcher @TRIPgrad @WkdPanda you’re definitely right, but I’ll go ahead and purchase unless there are any objections. I do have free shipping. Also, feel free to increase your bottle amount!

@thelecroy @TRIPgrad @WkdPanda Sounds good. There’s a chance I’ll be able to increase my bottle amount, though probably not. For anyone else watching, this means there is still room for another partaker for 2-3 bottles. (I’d be willing to go down to 1.)

@PatrickKarcher @TRIPgrad @WkdPanda purchased. 19.50 each after tax

@PatrickKarcher I’m on the fence. Let’s revisit when it arrives or we exchange

@thelecroy @TRIPgrad @WkdPanda @fait @HitAnyKey42 @Opiate2002 @bramby2 @Maurakid @kkv123 A slice (1 of each) of the Keller Roties would be $54/slice ($18 apiece). I can take two slices (though 1 would be fine too), so I’d need 2 takers to do it (or 1 enthusiastic taker getting half).

(I’d use regular shipping, which has always been fine for me. I used to have it dropped off at pick-up location in afternoon, and wine was fine. Now it comes to my office early morning, and it’s never been warm. But you’d be taking that chance with me.)

I couldn’t do more than 2

@PatrickKarcher I could do 3-4

@PatrickKarcher So I already bought a case and I am willing to part with 6 of them- if you havn’t ordered yet or if anybody else wants any.

@kray05, I might take you up on that. Let’s me see if anyone else wants a slice or two of these.

@kray05 @PatrickKarcher I’m good with 6, 3, and 3

@PatrickKarcher I can be in for 2-3 if all are not yet spoken for.

@PatrickKarcher I’ll have at least six, want me to get it since apparently dc has no tax?

@kray05 sure, that sounds great. I’m in.

@PatrickKarcher Okay, I got a case, you are welcome to 3-6 of them

@PatrickKarcher anyone else interested in a 4-4-4?

@PatrickKarcher think I’ll pass, but good luck

Okay, I got a case of the Colombard. There were a lot of rave reviews the last couple hours of the offer; I pulled the trigger.

So if anyone wants a wad of some good whites in the next 2-3 months, I’ll have some to share.

@thelecroy It does look interesting. I’m tapped (as I always say; but it’s true!), but I’d gladly take a couple off your hands.

A little more research; this could really be an incredible deal. Seems people are very happy to pay $30 for this and feel they got a great deal on a top level Chard. I think they’re confusing naming scheme muddles this wine with their lesser Chard.

I’ve had a top level Central Coast Chard; it was a gift, but cost about $90. Really good. Now I’m like the little Mermaid singing I want to be “a part of that word”, but of course at $60+ a pop it ain’t happening. But this CoE Chard sounds like is has one foot in there.

As a bonus, as part of snagging your Chards from @LeCroy, you could (in the same handoff) snag some of my J Duci Pinot Grigio and/or Rousseaus Colombards, if you wish (showing up next week).

@thelecroy just needs a little more help to pull the trigger.

@murftastic, @thelecroy I got a case of the Gruet. Which I’m not looking to share necessarily. But I could share a slice or 2 if anyone needs just a little, since we’re linking up later on anyway.

@murftastic @PatrickKarcher I could be interested. It’s like 14 vs 11 for a trade with the Center of Effort if you want to do 2 or 3.

@thelecroy I actually got 2 Gruet cases, because I’m completely out, and there are just so many options for utilizing this stuff. (for example, my boss, who gives me a ton of great wine, says his wife periodically tells him “hey I need a couple bottles of sparking for this event this afternoon” and he’s often out. So I should really get him a case of this.) And I think my wife would just be happy drinking this stuff all the time.

So when the time comes, I’ll have 3 or 6 for you. As for the Center of Effort, I’d love 3-4, but could survive on 2 (because I’m tough!) if others need them.

@PatrickKarcher @thelecroy I’m in–traveling at the moment, but I’m pretty sure I’m all out of Gruet.

@PatrickKarcher you can count on me for 2-4

@PatrickKarcher I would also like 2-4.

@BTMarbles, @thelecroy, in for some of this Onesta Cinsault? While we’re doing the Metz road anyway? My wife loves this Cinsault; cheapest it’s ever been. My “Pinot buddy” will take some. Got a feeling it will sell out. I can make the order, but I need help.

@BTMarbles @PatrickKarcher I’d prefer less than 6 but I’ll help out

@BTMarbles In for 2-4 I take it? Cool.

@PatrickKarcher I just posted in the main thread, that I’m interested in half a case (2 of each).

@PatrickKarcher @WkdPanda Patrick, do you want 3 or 6? Because I could pick up 3 if you want to go down to 3.

@thelecroy, yeah, if I just get one slice, that’s fine. @WkdPanda, thelecroy and I will each take a slice (3 bottles). So go ahead and order, we’re in! And you probably only have to physically trade with one of us.

If there ends up being more interest, I could probably make an order also, to please more people.

@PatrickKarcher I have also bought a case so 6 up for grabs!

@PatrickKarcher @thelecroy @WkdPanda see below, I don’t mind keeping all 12 but 6 available I’d you wanted a greater amount

@WkPanda, did you buy the case yet? If not, I’ll order (and split with thelecroy and another buddy of mine), and you partake of @kray05’s case. Or, did you already order?

@kray05 @wkPanda I just saw that gentleman from Maryland who wants to split a case. Maybe we need 3 cases anyway.

I’m pushing the button on the second case now.

Dang, wish I’d seen BTMarbles post earlier. He and thelecroy and I have a few shared purchases in progress, so I should have gotten that case. Would have saved a couple link-ups. But, all good!

If either of you want to help out that @bleedmichigan gentleman who replied on the other thread, I could order a case for BTMarbles, thelecroy and I, and if necessary I would still take a slice or two off either of your hands. @Kray05, if you ended up with 3-4 slices, does that work for you? If I ended up with 3-4, that’s fine.

@kray05 @PatrickKarcher gentlemen? That’s one I haven’t been called. In any case if any of you in N VA or the DC area have 1 of each or 2 of each you want to be rid of let me know I make it to VA once a week.

@bleedmichigan @PatrickKarcher That sounds good. I am okay with keeping all 12, or giving away up o 6 of them. So maybe it works out if I split it with @bleedmichigan where they take 3-6 and then you end up getting a third Case @patrickkarcher

@kray05 Okay, I order also. I think @wkdpanda just wants half a case, so he could work with @bleedmichigan. Or if he wants a full case (more than you), then you can. All good. I think!

@kray05 @PatrickKarcher @WkdPanda so whoever wants to part with half a case let me know and where you want to meet when it arrives. Thanks BTW

@bleedmichigan @kray05 @PatrickKarcher I only wanted a half case, so the other half is available to whoever. @bleedmichigan send me a whisper with your contact info, and we’ll work out the meetup.

@PatrickKarcher I was already on the fence, so I went ahead and ordered.

@PatrickKarcher I’m hopeful folks will ‘help you out’ and help your budget hurt just a bit more

@PatrickKarcher @thelecroy Thank you, my friend!!! I’m confident you will not be disappointed!!!

@thelecroy cool. a buddy of mine wants a slice too. Can you spare half the case?

@PatrickKarcher half is perfect, sounds good

@HitAnyKey42 I would go for 2 each, so still half a case

@HitAnyKey42 @thelecroy I could take a slice/pair if that helps. I need a pair to let sit and try some day. (thelecroy and I will be getting together probably early December, so easy trade.) But that leaves 4. Well, I could take 4 actually if necessary.

@HitAnyKey42 @PatrickKarcher @HitAnyKey42 @PatrickKarcher went ahead and bought, I’m good with 4 or 6 depending on if hitanykey wants to go up to 4

@PatrickKarcher @thelecroy Sorry about that. Things got a little hectic today with stuff I was doing, and didn’t get back to this. I was checking in with the other group I often do some splits with, but they all decided they needed to not get more wine right now based on other recent purchases. For now, gotta force myself to stick with the 2. As much as I’d really like to have the 4. lol

Hi @TRIPgrad. Okay, I’ve decided I won’t be making an order from wine.com. Letting you know in case you want to go it alone. So many good options.

actually, my case is all spoken for at this point.

@PatrickKarcher I’m interested in one or two pairs. At the $17/btl is a nice price. This is going to be an interesting 10 days of Xmas.

@PatrickKarcher agree with you’re assessment and already got my own case…

@thelecroy, how much (if any) of your case is shareable?

@PatrickKarcher I’m in for 2-3 if available.

@PatrickKarcher no more than half

@thelecroy, if you can get by with 6 or less of your case, that’d be 2 each for @BTMarbles, @WkdPanda, and I. Enough for us to survive (and save money). But if you need more or all of your case, the 3 of us can split at 2-4, 2-3, rest for me.

Hmmm, I think thelecroy is travelling today. I’ll text him…

@thelecroy Okay, I have ordered! 4 for @WkdPanda, 2+ for @BTMarbles, rest for my homies and I in Manassas

@WkdPanda, you want 4 of these, right? @BTMarbles, you want 2 or 4? I need 6. But, @thelecroy can spare a little of his case, so whatever you guys want works.

@PatrickKarcher @thelecroy @WkdPanda I’ll take 4.

@PatrickKarcher Do we have any delivery dates?

@BTMarbles Kukeris should show up tomorrow.

@WkdPanda I’m kinda liking FedEx, but that’s because I often have to reroute to a store for pickup and FedEx had been closer and easier

@thelecroy The change from Fedex to UPS has unleashed some passionate hate in the main thread. In this area, I don’t mind UPS - aside from missed deliveries, UPS to the office works, and Chantilly has a hub for the area so holding deliveries there works.

@thelecroy @WkdPanda I think it will be fine for me, as my deliveries go to the office; I won’t notice the difference.

@PatrickKarcher @WkdPanda nevermind UPS is terrible

@PatrickKarcher I’d love 3 or more, but I can’t take delivery on the dates listed.

@BTMarbles @murftastic Ah, worry, I just couldn’t make the order myself this time. I’m sooooo over extended that me ordering would not have been conducive to domestic tranquility.

oh oops this is spazfungus (i couldn’t log into my original account and created a new one)

@daysh2 Ah, had to burn your old identity and assume a new one? No problem. We have a lot of shady types here, no questions asked. Consider your old identity erased from my mind! spazfungus, what is that?!?

Hmmm, I’m not too interested in that, and trying to save money. But I’d take a pair (or two, for a friend) if we did any trading later on.

@daysh2 So unfortunately it seems the order has been lost. They said the tracking number they provided (which shows the wine being delivered to CA) was the incorrect and that they can’t locate the correct tracking number. Since they can’t reship it, they are going to refund my money. Sigh, i wanted them to take my money and get my wine

@daysh2

@PatrickKarcher I’d love some of the Saber, as much as you’re willing to spare. But I also got the Anne Amie if you want to compare the randoms when they arrive.

@thelecroy Absolutely. I’ll save at least 3 for you, more if you want and if no one else jumps in on what I mention above. And I suppose our next trade has begun. We did good there; we lasted almost a month.

Oh I sure want to. But I loved their first PN offering. @thelecroy got their previous offering of the 2015 of the strength of the excellent PN, and was kind enough to save one for me. I’ve already put it in the fridge in anticipation of having it this evening with the chicken fajitas. Unless it’s stupendously awesome, I’ll have to pass. Thing is, if it’s as good a value as their PN, it might be. So maybe I’ll be in after tonight. And my buddy here @aliens1947 is looking to increase his stash of whites for the summer; maybe you’d have him even if not me. I’ll get back to you this evening. I don’t doubt this is a great deal; I just have to triage the great deals.

Oh man, according to CT, people pay $35-40 for this and been happy with the QPR. Yikes. You know, in terms of Chardonnays I was really holding out for a hopeful reprise of the CoE Chardonnay, but hmmm. @kray05, would you want any bits of the offers I mention above in a trade?

the 2015 before, and now the 2014. And their web site has message “Website currently on hold”. Going out of business and unloading old stocks? People seems much better/luckier winemakers than business people maybe.

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@aliens1947 @PatrickKarcher @thelecroy Hmm, maybe 2 bottles of that rose. Did you end up getting the red blend for the Fetzer or just the cabernet? I’ll have to think about it. I already got a case of that Anne Amie as I usually do all for myself because I love all of their whites.

@kray05 I can take some Attune if you need me to as well.

@aliens1947 @thelecroy @daysh2 @opiate2002 For my homies with which I’m sharing some wine soon, @kray05 refers to a recent mistake on the part of WCC/Fetzer where their “50th Anniversary” Cabernet was shipped to buyers instead of their Syrah-heavy red blend. Fine for most people, as that was good QPR also, but my wife and I don’t drink/like Cabs. So, there’s plenty of that for anyone who wants some. Is the Syrah-heavy blend coming? I haven’t heard yet.

@aliens1947 @daysh2 @kray05 @PatrickKarcher @thelecroy I’m happy to take more of the Cab off of you if it helps, but am interested in random whites too. If it helps, you could limit me to 1 sabre, a mix of the other stuff, and fill it out with the Cabs in order to “offload” them.

@kray05 not a big Chard drinker anymore; I burned out on it years ago. I still do the occasional bottle, but it’s rare.

@aliens1947 @daysh2 @kray05 @opiate2002 @PatrickKarcher While we’re sharing, I got some of the Baker Lane Estate Syrah if anyone wants 1 or 2 (and hopefully we’re already trading or stashing).

@BTMarbles I’m going to pass on the Chard. But I think there room for you with others. Check out the main thread for the offer to get in on that.

I had the 2015 at dinner this evening and it was good, but not up our alley enough to buy right now when my budget is shot.

@BTMarbles sure thing if this is regarding the chard! 3 or 4 it is, I’ll shoot you a message when it arrives and we can set up a drop off or pick up sometime

@kray05 Thanks

@HitAnyKey42, I would love to grab a couple of those. I wanted to order (loved the JD Pinot Gris), but had to pass.

@HitAnyKey42 Ooh! i’m in for 2 if you can spare it

@patrickkarcher @daysh2 I should be able to spare a few bottles. Will confirm after I check how many my mom wants since I’ll actually see her next month.

I would not be able to make the order. But if some is thinking of it and can, I also would be able to take 2-4 bottles.

@PatrickKarcher @HitAnyKey42 I’d be happy to trade for a couple of bottles, but I can’t outright buy any more ATM as per SWMBO; we’re at capacity.

@HitAnyKey42 @opiate2002 Yep, same boat. If no one ends up buying, that’s fine for me as I shouldn’t really buy anything more this month at all anyway. SWMBO and I have had I think 3 Malbecs (all Argentinian I think) and liked each one, so it’s on our explore list.

@HitAnyKey42 I did not get any. Wanted to of course, but budget very strained.

@kray05 Hi! I wasn’t in your initial message, but would love one if you had one to spare

@daysh2 oh, my apologies! Okay, if I get a case, 1 of the bottles is yours. Only going to get a whole case if we have some other takers to claim 6 of them.

@PatrickKarcher I’m in

I made the order.

Hey @BTMarbles! There’ll be some for you, at least 3. 1-2 for @aliens1947, 2 for me, 5-6 for @thelecroy. I have a feeling in the next few weeks they’ll be some more great PN etc. to share.

And, this stuff apparently will be better in a few years, so no big rush to make every handoff. Although, I do need to get @thelecroy some sparkling from January. (which by the way is really good!)

@aliens1947 @BTMarbles @PatrickKarcher I can back mine down from 6 if people want more

@PatrickKarcher I’ll take 2, thanks

@PatrickKarcher not a member but that is a tempting offer to become one…

@thelecroy Yeah, it’s “various vintages” which means some are older, a plus for me. If I ended up with some pinot grigio or rosé, I wouldn’t mind trying those, but those single-vineyard sangioveses would be something I’d otherwise never be able to get at a ‘good’ price.

@HitAnyKey, I know you’re a fan. Fancy being a member for a year? Various ways to be a member. If someone joins and let’s me in on this $200 deal, I’ll certainly be willing to “help” with the club shipments when the time comes. (I’d feel obligated to be a member for a year at least.)

@PatrickKarcher As much as I would love to, since I do love Vino Noceto, we’re already a member of Twisted Oak (and just got our shipment) and need to drink down our current stash before we consider buying more reds. Which will be awhile. If Noceto shows up on Casemates, I’ll be in…but can’t do the club.

@HitAnyKey42 Interesting timing. Frivolo-heavy, and since my wife doesn’t generally like anything other than dry, and I need to grasp any excuse to pass on a deal, I’m passing on today’s Noceto offering.

@thelecroy Yep. I’m the Zin-pimp for a friend. (wife and I not into it as much, might keep just one for myself.) I was thinking of buying but didn’t really want to do the whole case, so this is good. I’ll make the order. (It’s still inconvenient for you to get shipments, right?)

@PatrickKarcher either way works, someone is always home now though with all this. I can get this one too even out money spent on trades if you want

@thelecroy ah, okay. I’d already ordered though. But yeah if another great one comes up (pray no!) in the next week, you can do the honors. Yeah, for the time being, shipping to home is rather convenient for many of us. @BTMarbles, lemme know if you want a bottle or 3 while we’re at it.

@BTMarbles @PatrickKarcher sounds good, let me know how many are coming my way 4-6

@HitAnyKey42 Yeah, I don’t know what to do. Really fantastic deal. I’m (nothing new here really) really over-bought.

@HitAnyKey42 I could be persuaded with a DM old’ friend

@bunnymasseuse Thanks for the offer, but ended up getting my bottle of each from another split. So all’s good.

@HitAnyKey42 Sounds good!

@spazfungus I am loaded up on Gruet, and am under wine-buying lockdown. Due to previous overspending sins. But someone should split with you! Anyone who hasn’t gotten into sparkling yet, this is the wine to do that with.

@spazfungus didn’t want to commit to a full but hit me up I could take a few if you need to unload.

@bunnymasseuse I do! let me know how many you’d like

@spazfungus If we end up trading some later, and you still still wanted to share some of these, I would certainly take a couple. But I can’t help with a bulk buy in any substantial way. A couple great deals on budget whites lately have cleaned out my budget (and then some).

@spazfungus I would be in for some

@thelecroy yay!

@bunnymasseuse how many bottles are you in for?

@opiate2002 I am willing to buy a case to help out as there is no way I want 12! I was thinking 4 no more than 6. That could make available 6-8 more bottles.

@bunnymasseuse if no one else is interested then maybe we just go in for a case and I’ll take 8?

@opiate2002 thanks for thinking of me, but prefer to sweeter rieslings, so none for me. Thank you!

@opiate2002 Sounds good to me.

@bunnymasseuse case ordered, I’ll be in touch. Thanks!

@spazfungus I’m thinking of getting a case. My buddy Mark will take a few, but it would leave me with a lot. Just when I was about to get into the black on my wine budget. (I’ve been a relatively good boy lately.) Based on RPM’s comments, it sure seems like a unique opportunity.

@HitAnyKey42, would you want a couple of these? @thelecroy?

@HitAnyKey42 @PatrickKarcher @spazfungus I would be in for 3-4

@bunnymasseuse You got a case of the J. Wilkes Pinot Noir?

@PatrickKarcher Sadly no, the Sparkling Grenache Blanc De Noirs, but I manage to poorly miss responding to the correct thread when mobile

@bunnymasseuse I got a case also, and am sharing with some of those above. Looks yummy!

@cduan Ooh! That looked interesting, but then i feel asleep. I only want one though. Let me know when, where to meet for pickup and how much (will paypal be ok?)

@bunnymasseuse It sure is an interesting opportunity. I could gift one to my brother who loves Spanish wines and he’d freak. I would be in for a slice (3). @aliens1947, would you take a slice?

@aliens1947 @PatrickKarcher happy to work something out.

@aliens1947 @bunnymasseuse @PatrickKarcher I’d be interested in 3

(@aliens1947) @bunnymasseuse, if you can spare half a case for @aliens1947 and I, that would be great. Only one handoff would be necessary, as he and i can easily hand off between us.

@thelecroy I committed half to be split for @PatrickKarcher / @aliens1947 but perhaps @zortapa has some leftover?

@aliens1947 @bunnymasseuse @PatrickKarcher @thelecroy Unfortunately my split case has also been claimed.

@spazfungus mind if I get a bottle of each of WS’s dessert wines?

@opiate2002 @spazfungus Also got a case, can probably split some but not more than half.

@bunnymasseuse @spazfungus I’m the only dessert wine drinker in the house, so I can only go for one of each at this point. If I end up drinking them sooner rather than later and either of you are looking to make space in your cellars I’m happy to buy more off you later. I just tend to end up having dessert wines for a while as I wait for the right confluence of events to make it possible to enjoy them.

@bunnymasseuse @opiate2002
Ahhh! how did I miss these messages? sorry. if you still want a bottle each @opiate2002, yes of course, i’ll let you know when they arrive.

@bunnymasseuse anyone still looking for a split?

@thelecroy if you do 6 or less I can swing that

@bunnymasseuse sounds good to me

@jclarkie78 thanks!

@PatrickKarcher I would be interested sans chocolate (allergic), how much you willing to spare? 2-3?

@bunnymasseuse I think so. We’ll probably have some group trades later in the spring with the usual suspects, right? These things keep forever it seems, so no rush.

@PatrickKarcher no rush, I got some vert cab to swap down there anyway. Thanks for the chance!

@bunnymasseuse I’ll take 4 if you get a case!

@bunnymasseuse We are not Bordeaux folk. I’ve got to save my nickles for this year’s Rhone-type deals.

@cduan will do! Count them as yours!

@PatrickKarcher hoping to see some more interested parties pop in!

@PatrickKarcher I owe you some bottles in return already as you have some held for me! Any other interested folks? I got some of the 2012 last time it came out.

@bunnymasseuse ah, what did you think of the 2012? Did you give it the full mega-airing treatment?

@bunnymasseuse @thelecroy is ordering a case now, I believe, with you/me/he/@aliens1947 in mind. If interest increases, or your MA buddies jump in, there’s the option of ordering more of course.

@aliens1947 @PatrickKarcher @thelecroy I ordered one case (in case someone else already pulled trigger), thought I had 20$ off with a coupon but I’ll fight that broken coupon code with MorningSave when they get back to me. Plenty to spread around.

@wardad hit me up, you just convinced me to pull the trigger…

@spazfungus I got a case, which we can certainly take care of down here. Try to split with someone else up that-aways if you can. Might be worth doing a whole case for yourself. Not only is it a good value for drinking, but also a great gift or bring-to-the-party item. Bottle looks perdy.

@jclarkie78 I would sure love to, but I’m digging my way out of a budget hole. No current budget for fancy reds.

@jclarkie78 I would take 3 off your hands if available

@thelecroy done!

@jclarkie78 @thelecroy if you still need splits let me know!

@bunnymasseuse @thelecroy Sure! 3? I’ll let y’all know when they come in! I sent my sister to scout out the winery and she approves

@jclarkie78 @thelecroy sounds like a plan!