This distinctive Sonoma County red blend shows notes of violet and raspberry, balanced with clove and cherries on the nose. Finely textured tannins lead to lingering flavors of cherry and hints of oak barrel nuance in the finish.
Specifications
Vintage: 2014
Blend: 48% Zinfandel, 27% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot
Appellation: Sonoma County: 74% Sonoma Valley, 21% Dry Creek Valley, 5% Alexander Valley
Barrel Regime: 15 months, 20% New American, French, Hungarian oak; 80% neutral oak
The Entrepreneurial Spirit of a California Wine Pioneer
In 1881 Madrone Vineyards owner, George Whitman granted a portion of his vineyard land to the Sonoma-Santa Rosa Railway. A historic train, “The Whitman Express”, brought passengers between San Francisco and Santa Rosa and played a pivotal role in the development of Sonoma. We pay tribute to the entrepreneurial spirit of this California wine pioneer with The Whitman Express.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
The Whitman Express The Conductor Red Blend
6 bottles for $54.99 $9.17/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $89.99 $7.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
$10 cheaper per case than last time. And NJ shipping to boot! Too bad I’m overflowing with reds. No room for a daily drinker right now. See notes from @cortot as well.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2014 The Whitman Express The Conductor Red Blend - $20 = 18.17%
"87 Points Silver Medal Highly Recommended
$14.95 Best Buy
Ruby black color. Aromas of dried cherry, pomegranate, dried leaves, and fine furniture with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity full body and a warming, interesting, medium-long earth, clove, and tobacco finish. A concentrated chewy red. 4/18/2019
Tasting Info:
Style: Fruity, Juicy & Smooth, Oaky, Rich & Full & Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: dried cherry, pomegranate, dried leaves, and fine furniture
Nice price for stocking stuffers!! I see Cuyahoga and Medina counties are on the board. Any Rats out there? Definitely not impressed by the BTI description on taste of earth, clove, and tobacco! Eliminating the clove, it kinda makes it sound like this juice was mopped up from a bar floor after closing!! Need to know what type of fruit is showing up on the taste buds!
Hey all - looks like there was an error in the states listed for this offer. NJ is not an allowed state for this vintner, so we’ve removed that from the options.
If you are shipping to NJ and placed an order, you’ll receive an email shortly explaining that it was canceled.
Oh what the hell, I’m in. We now have three senior citizens (parents) and one adult “child” living with us so we can use more daily drinkers. Not that any of them are drinking wine, but with them all living with us, my husband and I are drinking more.
Tasting Notes
This distinctive Sonoma County red blend shows notes of violet and raspberry, balanced with clove and cherries on the nose. Finely textured tannins lead to lingering flavors of cherry and hints of oak barrel nuance in the finish.
Specifications
Price Comparison
$300/case (MSRP for 2012 vintage) at Whitman Express
About The Winery
Winery: The Whitman Express
The Entrepreneurial Spirit of a California Wine Pioneer
In 1881 Madrone Vineyards owner, George Whitman granted a portion of his vineyard land to the Sonoma-Santa Rosa Railway. A historic train, “The Whitman Express”, brought passengers between San Francisco and Santa Rosa and played a pivotal role in the development of Sonoma. We pay tribute to the entrepreneurial spirit of this California wine pioneer with The Whitman Express.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, December 5th - Monday, December 9th
The Whitman Express The Conductor Red Blend
6 bottles for $54.99 $9.17/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $89.99 $7.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2014 The Whitman Express The Conductor Red Blend
$10 cheaper per case than last time. And NJ shipping to boot! Too bad I’m overflowing with reds. No room for a daily drinker right now. See notes from @cortot as well.
previous offer
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2014 The Whitman Express The Conductor Red Blend - $20 = 18.17%
And from Beverage Tasting Institute:
"87 Points Silver Medal Highly Recommended
$14.95 Best Buy
Ruby black color. Aromas of dried cherry, pomegranate, dried leaves, and fine furniture with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity full body and a warming, interesting, medium-long earth, clove, and tobacco finish. A concentrated chewy red. 4/18/2019
Tasting Info:
Style: Fruity, Juicy & Smooth, Oaky, Rich & Full & Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: dried cherry, pomegranate, dried leaves, and fine furniture
Taste/Flavor: earth, clove, and tobacco
Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy: Now with food
Recipes Pairing: Blackened Steak, Meat Loaf, Lasagna"
I’m glad it smells like fine furniture and not like the musty old couch in my basement!
fwiw
I’ve got too much as it is. But a $10 daily drinker? Hell of a deal. This is a “drinkable” red, you can easily share with your friends without shame.
Too much wine, but I still might get some. More thinking needed.
Nice price for stocking stuffers!! I see Cuyahoga and Medina counties are on the board. Any Rats out there? Definitely not impressed by the BTI description on taste of earth, clove, and tobacco! Eliminating the clove, it kinda makes it sound like this juice was mopped up from a bar floor after closing!! Need to know what type of fruit is showing up on the taste buds!
@Boatman72 See the Previous Offer.
I bought this the last time. Very nice wine for the price. Nothing over the top, but a good daily drinker I’d happily serve to guests.
@flotron yea, this really is a good deal (if i may).
Update
Hey all - looks like there was an error in the states listed for this offer. NJ is not an allowed state for this vintner, so we’ve removed that from the options.
If you are shipping to NJ and placed an order, you’ll receive an email shortly explaining that it was canceled.
Sorry about that!
@Thumperchick clearly NJ and Whitman Express are not perfect together.
Why so quiet around here? Hope it doesn’t stay so for much longer
Wondering what’s up for Friday fun tomorrow… hmmm…??
hmmm, indeed.
@kaolis
I’ve already put my guess in the “Clues” thread
@kaolis @pseudogourmet98 what clues thread? Where?
@tercerowines I see you found it…
Oh what the hell, I’m in. We now have three senior citizens (parents) and one adult “child” living with us so we can use more daily drinkers. Not that any of them are drinking wine, but with them all living with us, my husband and I are drinking more.
/giphy fair-ill-sweater
