These beautifully aged wines are reminiscent of a fine French Cote Rotie (but without the import tax).
The “Gravity Flow Block” Syrah is the realization of a dream of mine to produce a Syrah grown on the most exposed, well-drained location on our Bradford Mountain vineyard. This rocky hillock directly behind my house on Bradford Mountain got its name from the fact that at the top sits our 10,000-gallon water tank that serves our house and garden via gravity flow. Though I had cleared the brush off the hill in the early 1990s, it remained unplanted through the remainder of the decade as I put my efforts into our new winery. In March 2001, I planted the vineyard to 90% Syrah (five clones), 8% Viognier, and 2% Petite Sirah with the vines planted 3 feet apart in the row and 6 feet between rows. Though the rocky ground made digging the planting holes a pain, we dug extra-large holes mixing the rocky parent soil with substantial quantities of compost to give the vines a jump-start. In 2003, we harvested and produced our first Syrah from this planting.
Our Gravity Flow Block Syrah is a big, flavorful wine, displaying the classic “iron fist in a velvet glove” qualities that are very representative of both the vintage and the vineyard on Bradford Mountain. By co-fermenting, the Syrah and Viognier (a nod to the methods of the Northern Rhone Valley in France), the union of aromas and flavors begins at the wine’s birth. The Viognier contributes significant yet subtle influences with its delicate floral and fruit components. The resulting wine is head spinning with seductive aromas, big chewy, juicy flavors, and lots of fruit. And, at the core of this wine, you’ll discover that amazing mineral essence, the trademark of Bradford Mountain terroir.
This mountain-grown Syrah offers deep, rich aromatics of dark plum, coffee, and huckleberry fused with traces of cedar. An opulent entry and plush mouthfeel find balance with the buoyant acidity. Layered among the supple tannins and seamlessly integrated oak, enjoy flavors of Santa Rosa plum, blackberry, brown spices, and espresso, along with hints of blueberry, mocha, and leather. As the wine lingers in the finish, white floral notes appear.
Perfectly aged, this complex, elegant wine deserves a pairing of a rib-eye steak served with creamy peppercorn sauce or juicy lamb chops.
Specs
Vintage: 2012
Composition: 93% Syrah, 6% Viognier & 1% Petite Sirah
Intense aromas fill the nose with the essence of minerals and preserved cherries. The smooth palate presents elegant layers of minerality that weave through subtle cherry and raspberry, wild violets, leather, and espresso, along with just a hint of licorice. This complex, perfectly aged wine showcases the beauty and longevity of our mountain-grown Syrah. Rack of lamb with a crust of garlic, rosemary, and butter will seamlessly pair with this wine, as will venison tenderloin with a juniper berry and sour cherry sauce served with mashed butternut squash.
Specs
Vintage: 2013
Composition: 93% Syrah, 6% Viognier & 1% Petite Sirah
Peterson Winery has been producing wine in Dry Creek Valley for 30 years and, like most wineries in the Valley, produces Zinfandel as well as other wines. Yet a closer look shows that is where the similarities end.
Owner Fred Peterson is an iconoclast with old-world winemaking philosophy and a reverence for sustainable farming. The Peterson approach is to capture the essence of vintage and vineyard—a philosophy they call Zero Manipulation—with low tech, yet high touch, to produce wines of a place, wines with soul. The evolution of Peterson wines and winemaking accelerated when Fred’s son Jamie became assistant winemaker in the summer of 2002. In 2006, after moving from the tiny red barn on Lytton Springs to Timber Crest Farms, Jamie was given the overall responsibilities as winemaker. As a winegrowing team, Fred and Jamie assess the grapes from each vineyard and vintage as the season progresses, evaluating how the weather, soil and site are interacting for the particular vintage. At Peterson winery, the winemaking process begins while the grapes are still on the vines. Zero Manipulation is a discipline the Petersons follow to capture the character and balance of inherent in the grapes. Zero Manipulation means using the most gentle, traditional winemaking practices possible to maximize the flavors, aromatics and texture of the wines. Fred and Jamie celebrate vintage differences and don’t tweak or homogenize the wine to obtain consistency of flavors, a common practice in mass-market wineries. For Fred and Jamie, Peterson Winery is all about the wines. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll see the heart and soul that goes into every bottle.
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AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VT, WA, WV, WI
Peterson Library Syrah from Dry Creek Valley
2 bottles for $54.99 $27.50/bottle + $4/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $239.99 $20/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
@klezman Yep correct and verified! The grapes in this block tend to reach maturity before the sugar gets as high as a lot of our other vineyards and blocks… A very distinctive part of the mountain with extreme exposure, and barely any soil to speak of on top of rock and clay.
I was fortunate to receive a bottle of the 2012 Syrah. It was delivered on Monday afternoon. We had planned on steak that night and this wine would be the perfect bottle. We put it in the wine fridge to rest for a few hours before opening it when we turned on the grill. I loved the message on the cork, “no soulless wines”. The color was a beautiful deep red and the nose was full. The first sip brought up back to dry creek, it was well rounded with coffee, berry, and mocha. It paired very well with our steak dinner. It is definitely worth purchasing!
Peterson 2012 Gravity Flow Block Syrah, Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard
Many thanks to Alice and Wine County Connect for another Lab Rat opportunity! This was a fun one!
Color – Deep garnet, but not exactly inky. There’s some sparkle to that garnet.
Nose – Wonderful earthy blackberries. Very pleasant, one could sniff this stuff all day!
First taste – Delicious! Slightly smokey black raspberries with some cherry and currants, but definitely not overly fruity. A little bit of spice and the earthiness is there, but not dominant. In fact, the taste is somewhat less bold and more delicate than the color and smell might indicate. Great balance of tannins and acidity. More of an Old World, Rhone style than a typical California Syrah.
With food – Chicken tetrazzini with broccoli and salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Taste is still great, though it might be slightly tarter with the cheesy sauce (without actually being tart). The balsamic vinaigrette dressing highlights the earthiness. I think this would go well with just about anything.
Day two – There’s not a whole lot left, and it is a bit different. The earthiness is mostly gone and the mouth feel is tarter and slightly more bitter. The tannins seem to have outlived the acidity.
That said, I still enjoy this wine more than many I drink regularly. Waiting to see what the price comes in at tomorrow morning, but this is really good juice and I’m hoping it will be a steal!
I received a bottle of the 2013 Gravity Flow Block Syrah. Upon popping the cork, there was a decent amount of sediment accumulated on the cork and around the neck (unfined unfiltered on the label). I removed what I could.
Initial PnP was cloudy due to the sediment. A dark burgundy / brickish in color, much lighter than your typical Cali Syrah. Initial nose had very little fruit, but loads of tertiary aromas: spices, stone and a bit of the classic pork fat.
Initial taste: Medium bodied, soft tannins, medium+ acidity, medium finish. I would have guessed this wine was 10-12 years old. Delicious.
After 1 hour:
Nose: now the fruit is coming out. Blackberry and black cherry, but still loads of “aged wine” tertiary flavors. Leather, spice, pepper. Gone is the pork fat I got earlier but I get a hint of mushroom maybe?
Taste: This is delicious wine. The finish has extended a bit to medium-long and its come together wonderfully.
Conclusion: This taste like an older wine than its vintage, but it sings with all the wonderful aromas and flavors of a well made, well aged wine. As mentioned earlier, I never would have pegged this as only 8 years old but it’s quite delicious as an aged wine. It has none of the pruney, stewed fruit flavors that some highly extracted, high alcohol syrahs get when they age, this is quite pure in flavor and aroma.
Definitely a buy recommendation here, but I would drink it up within the next year, as I believe it’s at its peak.
Side note: we had salmon for dinner, so didn’t pair the wine with food. It was splendid on its own, but I do think it would pair well with a wide range of dishes.
@knlprez I’m interested in this - you want to order, or me?
Have wanted to try Peterson for a while - share a surname, so have to support the peeps (this is the Swedish spelling…my family hails from Denmark, with the Petersen spelling but the immigration agent 120 years ago thought they’d “Americanize” it for us!)
Also - if anyone else in Denver wants 2, I would be OK keeping “only” four of them from this case…
@CObrent I ordered the case and we can figure out the split if anyone else wants in. I’m fine keeping 8 bottles as well, but definitely want at least 3 of each.
I’ve wanted to try Peterson for awhile now as well, we are low on Syrahs, these have some age to them… Sounded like the perfect reason to grab some! And you definitely have to support your ancestry!
@CObrent@knlprez Hey hey, it’s been a while:)
I’m up for getting some of these as well. Happy to take what you guys don’t if there’s any left over. Cheers!
@kristian@mew5280 Sounds like @COBrent and I will split the case I ordered and you guys are good to go. I was hovering on the order button for a second case lol.
Syrah, yes please! I’m interested in a 50/50 split with some trusted mates here in Las Vegas, just need to be certain it’s a split before grabbing the whole case on my end.
Are there any Casemates members around the South Puget Sound, specifically Lacey/Tumwater/Olympia, that would be interested in splits on deals such as this (or future deals)?
Since all my local split cohorts have moved away, I’m buying way too much wine and have run out of space.
Jamie Peterson checking in here. Thanks WCC for featuring this little duo; we just had a few dozen cases left here of the wines and I threw it out to Ariana and Alice as a possible interest to Casemates only last week.
Thanks to @jhkey, @jennyc93, and @cdgrimm for their thoughtful rattage as well. Very in line to our own assessments of the wines at this stage, with them being ready to drink, and the 2013 actually showing more earthiness and tertiary flavors than the 2012! They should hold for a few more years (2005 is still tasting beautifully here when I opened one for our Xmas party), but for me, the fruit/spice/smoke/tannin balance is right where we want it.
These are similar vintages in many ways, as you can see from the tech data (picked only one day apart each year, alcohols and other stats in line, even the oak regimen was essentially the same for coopers). In 2013 we were a little more adventurous with the whole cluster and native yeast than 2012, with a couple of rambunctious interns from the East Coast and France on board that year.
Everyone can read all about the wines up in the tech info and data so I won’t ramble on too much, but I’ll be happy to answer any questions or comments throughout the day!
Yes we hold the Syrah longer than our other wines; they take some time to develop the flavors that we like. Getting ready to release both the 2014 and the 2015 this spring simultaneously, since 2015 was a much juicier and high alcohol vintage… But the 2016 needs another couple years, and haven’t even tried the 17 or 18 since bottling (we’ve gone to longer barrel aging with the 17 and future vintages though as well…).
@PetersonWinery Thanks for the great info and I do appreciate that these are “built” quite differently from the “normal” quick-to-market style. How would you say these compare to some Columbia Valley or Walla Walla Syrahs?
@pmarin From my experience with Walla Walla, or Columbia Valley in general Syrah compared to our Estate Vineyard Syrah, I’d say the northern counterparts tend to be a little darker and more fruit driven than these vintages. I think of the Eastern Washington wines as having a dominant blueberry/blackberry fruit character, while these are more black raspberry/cherry mix.
Definitely comparable in terms of smokiness and meaty qualities, and structure. Our soil is more clay and gravel, where I believe most regions in the Columbia Valley have sand/loam as the defining components, which tends to accentuate their fruitiness.
Sounds strange to say to me that more people would peg these as being either from France or Washington than California, since I’d prefer to be able to proudly exclaim that these are the defining wines of the region… But it is a unique little mountain top in which we grow them. And there’s been a good dozen blind tastings we’ve done or heard about from friends where people would have bet their life savings that it was a Cote Rotie… IF that helps
I’ll grab a case for SD delivery for michaelvella and myself, but there will be, I think, two pair not spoken for if we both take two sets, So if the case from buffaloroam needs some help to fill out LA/OC demand a set or two could come from down here.
@buffaloroam@CorTot@klezman@losthighwayz@michaelvella
I think MV and I are splitting the SD case, I think with a pair to spare.
Klez was asking where his were coming from; could be those from here, depending on how the LA split works out.
@pseudogourmet98
I can’t speak for everyone, but there were so many good deals here that I’ve bought about 7 cases since September, and that’s just here and the holiday offer on meh.com. I’m just totally overloaded, and this is a bit above the price point of my neighbors I sometimes split with.
@pseudogourmet98@Springbank also more common when the price delta is so much. Lot of people would just eat the difference and buy the partial when the difference is small.
@deadlyapp@pseudogourmet98@Springbank Yeah, was going to say that same thing. I think a lot of people would want at least 4 or maybe 6 bottles, but either cost or space concerns make the full case difficult. And yet 2 is not enough bottles (if you really like it, as I assume most will, you’ll wish you had a least a few more bottles), and the extra cost premium for the small 2 pack makes it less likely people (like me) will go for the small option.
In the long term hoping we get more people into the “system” where you can build up networks locally, but in smaller areas that’s tough. (since we are doing airport codes: AVL by the way, and GSP area is within reach, if anyone nearby…)
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Peterson Library Syrah from Dry Creek Valley - $90 = 27.26%
Peterson will always stand out to me because the Forchini Carignan is one of the best wines I’ve ever had. Also, the Vignobles from a couple years back was awesome. Always a top quality product.
About the Wines
2012 Peterson Syrah, Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard
Tasting Notes
Specs
2013 Peterson Syrah, Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
2-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$576.00/Case at Peterson Winery for 6x 2012 Peterson Syrah, Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard, 6x 2013 Peterson Syrah, Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VT, WA, WV, WI
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Feb 7 - Thursday, Feb 10
Peterson Library Syrah from Dry Creek Valley
2 bottles for $54.99 $27.50/bottle + $4/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $239.99 $20/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2012 Peterson Syrah, Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard
2013 Peterson Syrah, Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard
Are those alcohol and TA numbers correct? Never thought I’d see something this low alcohol from Peterson, and it’s got my interest piqued!
@klezman Yep correct and verified! The grapes in this block tend to reach maturity before the sugar gets as high as a lot of our other vineyards and blocks… A very distinctive part of the mountain with extreme exposure, and barely any soil to speak of on top of rock and clay.
Rats?
Agreed… Piqued for sure. I’d likely get a two… Anyone near Charleston SC, Charlotte NC area interested in a split drop me a line.
I was fortunate to receive a bottle of the 2012 Syrah. It was delivered on Monday afternoon. We had planned on steak that night and this wine would be the perfect bottle. We put it in the wine fridge to rest for a few hours before opening it when we turned on the grill. I loved the message on the cork, “no soulless wines”. The color was a beautiful deep red and the nose was full. The first sip brought up back to dry creek, it was well rounded with coffee, berry, and mocha. It paired very well with our steak dinner. It is definitely worth purchasing!
@jennyc93 thank you for the review. Monday night steak also sounds great.
Thank you for the review it was helpful.
I have really enjoyed their wines from the last deal here. No room for a case, but would be interested in a split in the North Atlanta area.
Peterson 2012 Gravity Flow Block Syrah, Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard
Many thanks to Alice and Wine County Connect for another Lab Rat opportunity! This was a fun one!
Color – Deep garnet, but not exactly inky. There’s some sparkle to that garnet.
Nose – Wonderful earthy blackberries. Very pleasant, one could sniff this stuff all day!
First taste – Delicious! Slightly smokey black raspberries with some cherry and currants, but definitely not overly fruity. A little bit of spice and the earthiness is there, but not dominant. In fact, the taste is somewhat less bold and more delicate than the color and smell might indicate. Great balance of tannins and acidity. More of an Old World, Rhone style than a typical California Syrah.
With food – Chicken tetrazzini with broccoli and salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Taste is still great, though it might be slightly tarter with the cheesy sauce (without actually being tart). The balsamic vinaigrette dressing highlights the earthiness. I think this would go well with just about anything.
Day two – There’s not a whole lot left, and it is a bit different. The earthiness is mostly gone and the mouth feel is tarter and slightly more bitter. The tannins seem to have outlived the acidity.
That said, I still enjoy this wine more than many I drink regularly. Waiting to see what the price comes in at tomorrow morning, but this is really good juice and I’m hoping it will be a steal!
@cdgrimm Thank you for the rattage
@cdgrimm Can you verify the alcohol as printed on the bottle?
@klezman It says 13.4%.
@cdgrimm Awesome, thanks! Sometimes we get typos on the stats here and their Zins are much higher alc.
POPSOCKETS! SPA KITS! POLLY POCKETS! AWESOME!
@cdgrimm @klezman
Given the AbV, I might even be cajoled into a SoCal case split for 2/4 bottles.
I received a bottle of the 2013 Gravity Flow Block Syrah. Upon popping the cork, there was a decent amount of sediment accumulated on the cork and around the neck (unfined unfiltered on the label). I removed what I could.
Initial PnP was cloudy due to the sediment. A dark burgundy / brickish in color, much lighter than your typical Cali Syrah. Initial nose had very little fruit, but loads of tertiary aromas: spices, stone and a bit of the classic pork fat.
Initial taste: Medium bodied, soft tannins, medium+ acidity, medium finish. I would have guessed this wine was 10-12 years old. Delicious.
After 1 hour:
Nose: now the fruit is coming out. Blackberry and black cherry, but still loads of “aged wine” tertiary flavors. Leather, spice, pepper. Gone is the pork fat I got earlier but I get a hint of mushroom maybe?
Taste: This is delicious wine. The finish has extended a bit to medium-long and its come together wonderfully.
Conclusion: This taste like an older wine than its vintage, but it sings with all the wonderful aromas and flavors of a well made, well aged wine. As mentioned earlier, I never would have pegged this as only 8 years old but it’s quite delicious as an aged wine. It has none of the pruney, stewed fruit flavors that some highly extracted, high alcohol syrahs get when they age, this is quite pure in flavor and aroma.
Definitely a buy recommendation here, but I would drink it up within the next year, as I believe it’s at its peak.
Side note: we had salmon for dinner, so didn’t pair the wine with food. It was splendid on its own, but I do think it would pair well with a wide range of dishes.
@jhkey Thank you for your thoughts.
@jhkey Can you verify the alcohol as printed on the bottle?
@klezman 13.5%
Houstonites, I’d be interested in 4-6 btl. Based on age and notes I don’t think I’ll get through a full case fast enough.
@deadlyapp not with that attitude!
@knlprez at my current drinking rate it would probably take me 5 yrs to get to the bottom of a case lol
Anyone in Denver want to split a case 50/50?
@knlprez I’m interested in this - you want to order, or me?
Have wanted to try Peterson for a while - share a surname, so have to support the peeps (this is the Swedish spelling…my family hails from Denmark, with the Petersen spelling but the immigration agent 120 years ago thought they’d “Americanize” it for us!)
Also - if anyone else in Denver wants 2, I would be OK keeping “only” four of them from this case…
@CObrent I ordered the case and we can figure out the split if anyone else wants in. I’m fine keeping 8 bottles as well, but definitely want at least 3 of each.
I’ve wanted to try Peterson for awhile now as well, we are low on Syrahs, these have some age to them… Sounded like the perfect reason to grab some! And you definitely have to support your ancestry!
@CObrent @knlprez Hey hey, it’s been a while:)
I’m up for getting some of these as well. Happy to take what you guys don’t if there’s any left over. Cheers!
@kristian good to hear from you. How many bottles would you ideally want?
@kristian I just ordered a case as I wanted at least 6 bottles but happy to split as well, a few bottles up to 6.
@mew5280 4 would be ideal. I’m flexible + or - 2
@kristian @mew5280 Sounds like @COBrent and I will split the case I ordered and you guys are good to go. I was hovering on the order button for a second case lol.
@CObrent @knlprez @kristian Well, feel free! But yes I think we’re covered!
@knlprez I’m late to this but would take 4 btls from someone. If none available, I’ll just order a 2-pack. Thanks!
Syrah, yes please! I’m interested in a 50/50 split with some trusted mates here in Las Vegas, just need to be certain it’s a split before grabbing the whole case on my end.
Are there any Casemates members around the South Puget Sound, specifically Lacey/Tumwater/Olympia, that would be interested in splits on deals such as this (or future deals)?
Since all my local split cohorts have moved away, I’m buying way too much wine and have run out of space.
/giphy slow-mixed-penguin
@knlprez Loving that giphy
@klezman me too! The first four were disappointing, but I’m glad I kept refreshing!
Jamie Peterson checking in here. Thanks WCC for featuring this little duo; we just had a few dozen cases left here of the wines and I threw it out to Ariana and Alice as a possible interest to Casemates only last week.
Thanks to @jhkey, @jennyc93, and @cdgrimm for their thoughtful rattage as well. Very in line to our own assessments of the wines at this stage, with them being ready to drink, and the 2013 actually showing more earthiness and tertiary flavors than the 2012! They should hold for a few more years (2005 is still tasting beautifully here when I opened one for our Xmas party), but for me, the fruit/spice/smoke/tannin balance is right where we want it.
These are similar vintages in many ways, as you can see from the tech data (picked only one day apart each year, alcohols and other stats in line, even the oak regimen was essentially the same for coopers). In 2013 we were a little more adventurous with the whole cluster and native yeast than 2012, with a couple of rambunctious interns from the East Coast and France on board that year.
Everyone can read all about the wines up in the tech info and data so I won’t ramble on too much, but I’ll be happy to answer any questions or comments throughout the day!
@PetersonWinery refreshing to see some restrained winemaking here…
Especially with a few years on the bottles!
@PetersonWinery What happened to MI? I know I have some Peterson’s in my cellar (basement). Hopefully next time …
@PetersonWinery @rjquillin Curious to why these were held in bottle for 6 years before release, typical of this bottling?
@kaolis @rjquillin
Yes we hold the Syrah longer than our other wines; they take some time to develop the flavors that we like. Getting ready to release both the 2014 and the 2015 this spring simultaneously, since 2015 was a much juicier and high alcohol vintage… But the 2016 needs another couple years, and haven’t even tried the 17 or 18 since bottling (we’ve gone to longer barrel aging with the 17 and future vintages though as well…).
@PetersonWinery Thanks for the great info and I do appreciate that these are “built” quite differently from the “normal” quick-to-market style. How would you say these compare to some Columbia Valley or Walla Walla Syrahs?
@pmarin From my experience with Walla Walla, or Columbia Valley in general Syrah compared to our Estate Vineyard Syrah, I’d say the northern counterparts tend to be a little darker and more fruit driven than these vintages. I think of the Eastern Washington wines as having a dominant blueberry/blackberry fruit character, while these are more black raspberry/cherry mix.
Definitely comparable in terms of smokiness and meaty qualities, and structure. Our soil is more clay and gravel, where I believe most regions in the Columbia Valley have sand/loam as the defining components, which tends to accentuate their fruitiness.
Sounds strange to say to me that more people would peg these as being either from France or Washington than California, since I’d prefer to be able to proudly exclaim that these are the defining wines of the region… But it is a unique little mountain top in which we grow them. And there’s been a good dozen blind tastings we’ve done or heard about from friends where people would have bet their life savings that it was a Cote Rotie… IF that helps
This wine seems right up my alley…except no MD shipping.
@evmc I’m feeling left out too. @bunnymasseusse
@evmc @kls_in_MD yep agree
Any SoCal (SD) interest in a split?
I’d be good retaining 2+2/btls.
@rjquillin Considering it. It sounds up my alley.
@klezman @rjquillin I was considering ordering a couple of bottles.
@CorTot @klezman As in two, or two each?
@klezman @rjquillin if a case is getting ordered I could go 2 each. If it’s just me I’ll probably order the 2 pack.
@CorTot @klezman Guess I’ll send some up to klez.
With you and I taking up 2/3 of a case, the stray katz should be easy to herd.
@CorTot @klezman @rjquillin I’ll take anything not spoken for.
@klezman @rjquillin
@CorTot @klezman @michaelvella @rjquillin I just bought a case, and would be happy to share half with others.
@buffaloroam I’ll take 2 or 4 bottles if that works
@buffaloroam @losthighwayz @CorTot @klezman @michaelvella @rjquillin
Sounds like we’ve moved into the two case range of interest.
I’ll grab a case for SD delivery for michaelvella and myself, but there will be, I think, two pair not spoken for if we both take two sets, So if the case from buffaloroam needs some help to fill out LA/OC demand a set or two could come from down here.
This sound reasonable?
@buffaloroam @CorTot @klezman @michaelvella @rjquillin I can take 4
@buffaloroam @CorTot @klezman @losthighwayz @rjquillin Sounds good. Just let me know what my share is and I’ll meet you when it comes in.
@buffaloroam @CorTot @losthighwayz @michaelvella @rjquillin All the positive words have me willing to be in for 4 as well. Just tell me which case it is so I know who to bug for it later on.
@buffaloroam @CorTot @klezman @losthighwayz @michaelvella
Looks like there are four from the SD case after MV and I grab eight.
If the LA case doesn’t work out for someone, just lmk.
@CorTot @klezman @losthighwayz @michaelvella @rjquillin case arrived. I was rereading the thread. I have 6 to share. I owe the 6 to ?
@buffaloroam @CorTot @klezman @losthighwayz @michaelvella
I think MV and I are splitting the SD case, I think with a pair to spare.
Klez was asking where his were coming from; could be those from here, depending on how the LA split works out.
@buffaloroam @CorTot @klezman @michaelvella @rjquillin I had replied to buffalo about taking 2 or 4 bottles. I am ok with either.
@buffaloroam @CorTot @losthighwayz @michaelvella @rjquillin Yeah, I’m leaving it up to you guys to sort out who you prefer for whatever logistical reasons.
@buffaloroam @CorTot @klezman @losthighwayz @michaelvella
Did the LA crowd ever get this worked out?
About to do a split with MV tomorrow or Tuesday and need to know if any need to be held back.
@buffaloroam @CorTot @klezman @losthighwayz @rjquillin Yes, let me know as well!
@rjquillin Hey, RJ. Do we have the split done?
I can come up there when you let me know - and pay you, of course.
@michaelvella
Based on
looks like 4 each; I have them at work.
@rjquillin OK, I can come up there today. Let me know what I owe you and I’ll send via paypal. What’s a good time?
@michaelvella I don’t think I’ll be stuck in a clean room, so pretty open to whatever is good for you.
Never seen so many folks looking for “mates” on an offer before. Since it appears to be the thing to do here, anyone in the Tampa area up for a split?
@pseudogourmet98
I can’t speak for everyone, but there were so many good deals here that I’ve bought about 7 cases since September, and that’s just here and the holiday offer on meh.com. I’m just totally overloaded, and this is a bit above the price point of my neighbors I sometimes split with.
@pseudogourmet98 @Springbank also more common when the price delta is so much. Lot of people would just eat the difference and buy the partial when the difference is small.
@deadlyapp @pseudogourmet98 @Springbank Yeah, was going to say that same thing. I think a lot of people would want at least 4 or maybe 6 bottles, but either cost or space concerns make the full case difficult. And yet 2 is not enough bottles (if you really like it, as I assume most will, you’ll wish you had a least a few more bottles), and the extra cost premium for the small 2 pack makes it less likely people (like me) will go for the small option.
In the long term hoping we get more people into the “system” where you can build up networks locally, but in smaller areas that’s tough. (since we are doing airport codes: AVL by the way, and GSP area is within reach, if anyone nearby…)
@deadlyapp @pmarin @pseudogourmet98 @Springbank Sharing is caring!
@pseudogourmet98 The last(and only) time I did a split it was easy-peasy, but I regretted not keeping it all. Tampa area here as well.
@brucenie
So are you interested in splitting this case? Inquiring minds want to know!
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Peterson Library Syrah from Dry Creek Valley - $90 = 27.26%
Anyone up for a split in the RDU-GSO area?
@Kraxberger I’m in Durham and YES PLEASE.
Managed to wrangle a mate so here we are
/giphy jolly-winding-cannon
@deadlyapp
/giphy peer pressure
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/giphy real-talented-fang
Peterson will always stand out to me because the Forchini Carignan is one of the best wines I’ve ever had. Also, the Vignobles from a couple years back was awesome. Always a top quality product.
POPSOCKETS! COURT DOCKETS! FOLK ROCK HITS! AWESOME!