Aromas burst with white peach, unripe mango, Asian pear and raw almond with subtle sweet floral notes of apple blossom and honeysuckle. On the palate the wine is bright, yet weighty with good creaminess and balanced flavors of peach, grapefruit and pear. The finish lingers with crisp minerality and cleansing acidity making this wine versatile and super food friendly.
Harvested on September 30th at 22.9 Brix. Fermented and aged in 50% stainless steel drums and 50% neutral barrels. Aged on lees for 7 months.
Specs
Vintage: 2017
Varietal: 100% Grenache Blanc
Appellation: Paso Robles
Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: 3.38
T.A.: .55g / 100mL
Bottling: March 23, 2018
2016 Vigo Viognier, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
Grown in a far-west location in Paso Robles’ breezy, marine-kissed Templeton Gap, this Viognier has a crisp, mineral note that beautifully complements all the rich elegance and complexity the variety is known for. We fermented lightly pressed juice in neutral French Oak barrels and did not allow malolactic fermentation to occur. The pure fruit shows through: nectarine and apricot command the nose, but subtler citrus and honeysuckle notes play into the secondary aromas and remain on the palate well after the wine is gone.
Specs
Vintage: 2016
Appellation: Paso Robles
Varietal: 100% Viognier
Harvest: September 28, 2016
Alcohol: 14.2%
pH: 3.32
T.A. .77g / 100mL
Bottling: May 12, 2017
2017 Vigo Rosé, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
Reminiscent of the previous vintage, the 2017 Rosé has an inviting salmon color. With a blend of 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah, this wine was picked with Rosé in mind and harvested in the middle of September at 22.5 Brix. The fruit was gently pressed using a Champagne cycle to limit color extraction. The wine was then inoculated using a selected yeast strain to enhance the freshness and varietal typicity and was barrel fermented in a combination of stainless steel and neutral barrels. Aged 7 months on lees to enhance the mid palate and bottled early to retain freshness.
Pale salmon in color, and delicately fruity. Ripe strawberry, rose water, white peach and subtle hints of grapefruit on the nose and palate. Lovely and bright with harmonized acidity that leaves your palate refreshed and your hands reaching to pour another glass. The perfect wine for entertaining!
Vigo Cellars is a family-owned, artisan winery dedicated to the crafting of American Rhone wines. Dan and Kim Rodrigues launched Vigo Cellars in 2008 with a single vineyard Syrah from the Avila Valley in the San Luis Obispo Coast wine region, later expanding the portfolio to include a Grenache Blanc, Viognier, and Grenache.
With a focus on the crafting of small lots, Vigo Cellars utilizes new world winemaking techniques as well as time honored, old-world methods to express each vineyard’s terroir, while highlighting the varietal’s characteristics.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WV, WI, WY
@danica12@rjquillin@Winedavid49
Guess I will check back in the morning. I’m not going to post obviously incorrect numbers in a forum with no ability to edit after 5 minutes.
@opiate2002 The rose is on the winery website for $96/case plus ship, and shipping when I put in a preview order was free, only sales tax was added.
At least that’s what showed up for me
Will post detailed notes in the morning but in a nutshell the case price is awesome. SWMBO and I pegged each bottle at $22-$24 winery price and a CM price of $12.
@alaflying@rjquillin My last pulp order was a 4-pack of the Kick Ass Red (rec’d early April). Since then, all I’ve gotten has been six packs in Styro - but I do have a 4-pack of EnTycement due tomorrow. Will update with packaging and temp info when it arrives.
@alaflying@rjquillin Four-pack was in pulp, six-pack in foam. Checked temps with a probe before opening - both were at ambient temp (around 83 degrees).
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Vigo Cellars Mixed Whites & Rosé - $60 = 37.49%
A 4 door sedan parked in front of my house this past Friday and a strange man came to my door. Wasn’t sure what to think until I spotted a cardboard box in his left arm through my side window. I openned the door just enough to realize it’s a GSO dude! The GSO experience is like no other but I like it better than UPS. But let’s not go there and get to the wine. Not one, not two but three bottles! What did I do to deserve this? Tasted one per day over Memorial Day weekend.
In short: all three were good not great. My wife and I enjoyed drinking them and felt were well made and would be in if offered in the $12 range.
Note: we drank and took notes for all three without looking up the wines and/or winery
2017 Vigo Grenache Blanc, Paso Robles
C: light straw, clear
S: golden melon for me and green apple for her, Vaseline
T: tropical fruit was there but not much else, medium acidity. Not zippy but neither was it flabby with no tartness, medium body and guess some time in neutral oak
No residual sugar.
Both enjoyed it but felt it wasn’t as fresh and clean as other GB that we enjoy. The fruit felt like It was starting to fade so would drink on the coming months. 3.5/5 stars
Guessed $22 Winery price
2016 Vigo Viognier, Paso Robles
C: clear; light golden-greenish hue, medium to high legs
S: light oak, almond/marzipan, green bell pepper, fruit was muted
T: not much fruit maybe some lemon zest, citrus spectrum, medium acidity but agsin not flabby, medium tartness on the finish
Overall was my least favorite of the three. There wasn’t much fruit coming through and I felt the alcohol a bit too overpowering and more noticeable rhan the GB. Drinkable but not memorable 3/5
2017 Vigo Rosé, Paso Robles
C: nice salmon/orange, clear
S: strawberries; was able to guess Grenache by process of elimination
T: strawberries, medium-low acidity, medium weight no bite we sometimes get from some roses
Overall a nice rose for a hot day. Not a wow! Wine but serviceable and enjoyable. We drink tons of rose and this would fall under the drink anytime without worry category (virage, j dusi, pedroncelli).
Our other category is drink on special occasions or think twice (Tercero, Demetria, Liquid Farm)
@losthighwayz I don’t understand the relationship between the taste or other qualities of the wine and the quantity of the wine produced. How does that work?
@davirom By and large there isn’t, at least until you get to very large case productions. You can have properly made wine at any case level, but at some point in the high single digit hundreds of cases range @losthiways appears to think that you venture very quickly into the “commercial plonk” category. 1000 cases is approximately 40 barrels worth - hardly seems industrialized to me. The logic isn’t all that different from “biodynamics is BS but the increased attention to the wine and vines yields a better product”.
@davirom I am a correspondence student of the “@losthighwayz school of artisanal producers” and generally follow “the rule of 500”. That said, small batch (hand made) items are subject to more defects (“natural variability”) than those made by larger producers. No one would accept the thickness variation of handmade brakepads, but vintner-harvested Viognier gives the wine more “character”. Your preference, if you have one, is personal.
@davirom@klezman think of it this way: is a handmade tortilla tastier than a mass produced tortilla commonly found in supermarkets? More over, which one requires more attention to detail when making it?
Good Morning Casemates Fans! One of our FAVORITE pairings with our Vigo Rosé is Kokos Coconut Gouda – just envision a tropical vacay, even if you’re sitting home watching Netflix! Other perfect pairings: Guacamole, Guacamole, Guacamole. Anyway you mash it, guac and chips with Vigo Rosé poolside is a winner! We find it to be a GREAT pairing! Cheers!
Riding high into a long weekend, I had just received my order of Pepper Bridge Horizontal Mixed Reds on Thursday when Alice sent me an e-mail: “Are you available to receive a lab rat package tomorrow?” Responding faster than my fingers could type, “of course” I said! Seeing as how I never seem to have plans, whether a shelter in place is ongoing or not, Memorial Day is a perfect long weekend to relax and drink some wine! Imagine my surprise when a very heavy box showed up Friday afternoon. “No way this is one bottle!” I thought to myself as I opened the package. As the weather warmed quite a bit this weekend in Northern CA, this offer presented itself at a perfect time. Grenache Blanc 2017, Viognier 2016, and Rosé 2017, all from a boutique producer out of Paso, Vigo. I proceeded to bring the wines to a socially distant family BBQ Sunday evening for several family members to try. They were stored at 55 degrees overnight Saturday into Sunday prior to opening on a 90 degree afternoon. Wines were opened as follows:
Viognier – straw color (less yellow than Chardonnay), green apple and honey dew melon on the finish. Very drinkable, nothing offensive. Our group got notes of apricot/pear (stone fruit), as well as lemon. The wine was very crisp, fans of Sauvignon Blanc will enjoy this wine, although it is more sweet and less grassy. This wine would pair excellent with spicy or Asian cuisine.
Grenache Blanc – Opened at the same time as the Viognier, doing some pre-tasting research, I found very little info about this varietal in the Wine Bible, which I found fascinating considering the number of pages this book contains! This wine had a buttery nose with low acidity. The wine is not very complex, but has a smooth, rich finish that reminded me of honey. This is an everyday drinker that can be paired with almost anything your eating, including Pesto Pasta, Salmon with a fresh lemon wedge, or Lemon Chicken.
Rosé – The third wine opened roughly about one hour after the first two. We saved this for dinner, which was barbequed chicken and sausages. This rosé was dry and light with a floral aroma. This wine, while not offensive, is also not remarkable. Many of us thought this would be a perfect poolside day drinker, or a wine to serve at a party after the “good stuff”.
Both the Viognier and the Grenache Blanc were corks, with the Rosé being screw top.
At the case discount, the offer is a no brainer especially if you host gatherings and are looking for a summer sipper that wont break your budget. The Viognier was the groups personal favorite, but all are ready to drink now. Many thanks to WD, Alice, the entire CM team, and of course Vigo for providing the chance to rat! I’ll be around the next two days to answer your questions.
@coolac5@WCCWineGirl One long weekend? I WISH. Toddler plus baby plus two parents working “full time” minus any child care. More like one very long string of 16 hour days.
@danidani12 I said good not great without regard to price. In other words the wines are good when I compare them to same varietal from wineries I enjoy. For example, I can buy a Tercero Viognier, a great wine imo, for around $28. This vio is good compared to the great Tercero and would always choose the Tercero at a similar price point. However, $8 is a great price for this offer and I would be perfectly content with the quality to price ratio. I hope this makes sense
It has to be wine 'o clock somewhere, right? Thinking of whipping up a Grilled Strawberry-Peach Bruschetta, with a side of White Stilton Mango & Ginger Cheese, served poolside with a chilled bottle of Vigo Grenache Blanc! #100degreestoday #perfectpairings #greatwine
@losthighwayz - The difference between fermenting and aging Stainless Steel and Oak is a matter of texture. Oak is more porous, allowing for a tiny amount of oxygen into the wine over time. The oxygen helps age and therefore soften the wine, which can add some weight to the mid palate. The Stainless Steel is completely inert, keeping tension in the wine and preserving freshness and vibrancy. I tend to like a balance between the two to create subtle nuance, especially in white wines and Rosé.
It appears that all vacation this year will either be in our pool or on our boat so easy summer drinkers at $8.33 delivered is a no brainer.
/giphy thrifty-mocking-crayon
@vigocellars No worries! Things are weird right now, totally get it. I figured that something like that might be the case. Apologies for even saying anything. I shouldn’t meh site right after reading the news.
@ttboy23 I have tums, prilosec, and zantax, I should be good. I was on WW a lot, but not as a purchaser. I’ve made 0 purchases over there either, but I am run an affiliate site.
@wino121 - Not odd at all. We produced one wine in 2008, and then followed up with a second single varietal (Syrah) in 2015 when we launched our brand which focuses on limited production American Rhone varietals. Case production is less than 1,000 cases (Garagiste Winery).
@dkrupps Bear in mind that CaseMates provides logistics, marketing, and payment processing, but the actual sellers are the individual wineries - which means that they need to be licensed to sell in each individual state. (This is pricier in some states than others.)
@rpstrong Thanks for the reply. I wasn’t aware of the constraint, and yes, I’m quite sure it can be rather pricey to get that in place as every state has it’s own standards for everything.
@Maurakid - Sorry! We’re a limited production winery that is just now beginning to ship to out-of-state markets. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on new markets as they open.
Good Morning Casemates Fans! A few notes about “who” Vigo Cellars is – we’re a family winery based in Paso Robles, CA, with a focus on producing limited lots of American Rhone varietals from the Central Coast of California. Our fruit is primarily sourced in Paso Robles, although we also bring in fruit from the SLO Coastal area as well on occasion. Vigo began as a passion project for my husband and I – we both have been in the wine biz for several decades – him as a viticulturist managing vineyards throughout the region, and me on the winery side (management/sales/marketing). What started out as a hobby project became a reality (aka bonded winery), with us now venturing outside of the California market with this launch with Casemates!
2017 Vigo Grenache Blanc, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Specs
2016 Vigo Viognier, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
Specs
2017 Vigo Rosé, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
Specs
Included in the Box
Price Comparison
$351.35 for 4x 2016 Viognier, 4x 2017 Grenache Blanc, and 4x 2017 Rose at Vigo Cellars
About The Winery
Winery: Vigo Cellars
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Jun 15 - Tuesday, Jun 16
Vigo Cellars Mixed Whites & Rosé
6 bottles for $79.99 $13.33/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $179.99 $15/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2017 Vigo Grenache Blanc, Paso Robles
2016 Vigo Viognier, Paso Robles
2017 Vigo Rosé, Paso Robles
Updated price:
6 bottles for $79.99 $13.33/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $99.99 $8.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
@WineDavid49
Price check on Aisle 9!
Is it really supposed to cost more per bottle by the case?
@chipgreen @winedavid49 @danica12
Working on it!
Standby
@chipgreen They don’t want the cases to sell out too fast?
@chipgreen @danica12 @rjquillin @Winedavid49 going to bed can’t wait to find out what’s going on here (my life is boring)
@chipgreen not just more, but more by like 1.5 bottles!
@chipgreen @danica12 @osiris3mc @Winedavid49
Where are the Rats?
@danica12 @rjquillin @Winedavid49
Guess I will check back in the morning. I’m not going to post obviously incorrect numbers in a forum with no ability to edit after 5 minutes.
@chipgreen @danica12 @Winedavid49
Looks like everyone with privilege at that level is in ZZZzzz mode.
@chipgreen @danica12 @rjquillin OOOPS!!
stand by. (it’s actually a screaming deal).
Why is the case more expensive than the 6 pack?! Maybe a typo?
Labrat coming…
@losthighwayz
/giphy fingers impatiently tapping
I’ve been waiting for a white or rosé deal for a while. Now I have both at once, but not to VA. Schade.
@opiate2002 The rose is on the winery website for $96/case plus ship, and shipping when I put in a preview order was free, only sales tax was added.
At least that’s what showed up for me
Same and no SC
@kaolis nice catch, thanks!
and we have a new price. apologies. but man the case price is sick!
@Winedavid49
Yowza!!
@Winedavid49 How can we change our order to a case from a 6 pack?
@cosmo108 @Winedavid49
cancel and reorder, if you do it quickly.
Otherwise CS may be able to help.
/giphy fortunate-horrified-cough
Will post detailed notes in the morning but in a nutshell the case price is awesome. SWMBO and I pegged each bottle at $22-$24 winery price and a CM price of $12.
POPSOCKETS! COURT DOCKETS! FOLK ROCK HITS! AWESOME!
Damn, these are priced to move! Three varieties I like from Paso, and with a rose picked to be a pink wine. WBM must stand, but this is damn tempting.
@klezman
/giphy promiscuous-misleading-coffee
@rjquillin @merrybill @time2testit @davirom
Anybody want a set or so? Sounds like a case is headed my way…
Is it possible to find out if the packaging inserts for this wine is styrofoam or cardboard?
@alaflying I’m in SoCal, and I’ve been getting the foam packaging since early April.
@alaflying @rpstrong
mixed for me; cases in styro, others in pulp.
@alaflying @rjquillin My last pulp order was a 4-pack of the Kick Ass Red (rec’d early April). Since then, all I’ve gotten has been six packs in Styro - but I do have a 4-pack of EnTycement due tomorrow. Will update with packaging and temp info when it arrives.
@alaflying @rjquillin Four-pack was in pulp, six-pack in foam. Checked temps with a probe before opening - both were at ambient temp (around 83 degrees).
I’ve been waiting for some non-chard whites and this looks perfect… I’m guessing cases sell out quickly at this price.
/giphy hellish-enigmatic-tinkerbell
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Vigo Cellars Mixed Whites & Rosé - $60 = 37.49%
And from Wine Enthusiast:
fwiw
(apparently the 90 point review mentioned is in the not yet published Aug 2020 issue)
Looking forward to reading the Rat reports to confirm whether this was a good idea…
/giphy rousing-cursive-spinach
@sndg Second this. I can’t find any information online about these wines!
@danidani12 @sndg - Check us out – vigocellars.com.
May be a mistake because it’s getting so hot, but …
/giphy boorish-panoramic-mole
@sandbarhappy i think you will be pleased. Solid daily drinker at the case price.
A 4 door sedan parked in front of my house this past Friday and a strange man came to my door. Wasn’t sure what to think until I spotted a cardboard box in his left arm through my side window. I openned the door just enough to realize it’s a GSO dude! The GSO experience is like no other but I like it better than UPS. But let’s not go there and get to the wine. Not one, not two but three bottles! What did I do to deserve this? Tasted one per day over Memorial Day weekend.
In short: all three were good not great. My wife and I enjoyed drinking them and felt were well made and would be in if offered in the $12 range.
Note: we drank and took notes for all three without looking up the wines and/or winery
2017 Vigo Grenache Blanc, Paso Robles
C: light straw, clear
S: golden melon for me and green apple for her, Vaseline
T: tropical fruit was there but not much else, medium acidity. Not zippy but neither was it flabby with no tartness, medium body and guess some time in neutral oak
No residual sugar.
Both enjoyed it but felt it wasn’t as fresh and clean as other GB that we enjoy. The fruit felt like It was starting to fade so would drink on the coming months. 3.5/5 stars
Guessed $22 Winery price
2016 Vigo Viognier, Paso Robles
C: clear; light golden-greenish hue, medium to high legs
S: light oak, almond/marzipan, green bell pepper, fruit was muted
T: not much fruit maybe some lemon zest, citrus spectrum, medium acidity but agsin not flabby, medium tartness on the finish
Overall was my least favorite of the three. There wasn’t much fruit coming through and I felt the alcohol a bit too overpowering and more noticeable rhan the GB. Drinkable but not memorable 3/5
2017 Vigo Rosé, Paso Robles
C: nice salmon/orange, clear
S: strawberries; was able to guess Grenache by process of elimination
T: strawberries, medium-low acidity, medium weight no bite we sometimes get from some roses
Overall a nice rose for a hot day. Not a wow! Wine but serviceable and enjoyable. We drink tons of rose and this would fall under the drink anytime without worry category (virage, j dusi, pedroncelli).
Our other category is drink on special occasions or think twice (Tercero, Demetria, Liquid Farm)
@losthighwayz nice report, I really like the “drink anytime” vs “special occasions” categories with examples.
@losthighwayz I forgot to mention that my case production guess is around 600 for the whites and 1000 for the rose
@losthighwayz I don’t understand the relationship between the taste or other qualities of the wine and the quantity of the wine produced. How does that work?
@davirom By and large there isn’t, at least until you get to very large case productions. You can have properly made wine at any case level, but at some point in the high single digit hundreds of cases range @losthiways appears to think that you venture very quickly into the “commercial plonk” category. 1000 cases is approximately 40 barrels worth - hardly seems industrialized to me. The logic isn’t all that different from “biodynamics is BS but the increased attention to the wine and vines yields a better product”.
@davirom I am a correspondence student of the “@losthighwayz school of artisanal producers” and generally follow “the rule of 500”. That said, small batch (hand made) items are subject to more defects (“natural variability”) than those made by larger producers. No one would accept the thickness variation of handmade brakepads, but vintner-harvested Viognier gives the wine more “character”. Your preference, if you have one, is personal.
@davirom @klezman think of it this way: is a handmade tortilla tastier than a mass produced tortilla commonly found in supermarkets? More over, which one requires more attention to detail when making it?
@losthighwayz I know that was a lot to report on. Thank you for all the great details.
In for a case.
/giphy dear-ghastly-magpie
Good Morning Casemates Fans! One of our FAVORITE pairings with our Vigo Rosé is Kokos Coconut Gouda – just envision a tropical vacay, even if you’re sitting home watching Netflix! Other perfect pairings: Guacamole, Guacamole, Guacamole. Anyway you mash it, guac and chips with Vigo Rosé poolside is a winner! We find it to be a GREAT pairing! Cheers!
Riding high into a long weekend, I had just received my order of Pepper Bridge Horizontal Mixed Reds on Thursday when Alice sent me an e-mail: “Are you available to receive a lab rat package tomorrow?” Responding faster than my fingers could type, “of course” I said! Seeing as how I never seem to have plans, whether a shelter in place is ongoing or not, Memorial Day is a perfect long weekend to relax and drink some wine! Imagine my surprise when a very heavy box showed up Friday afternoon. “No way this is one bottle!” I thought to myself as I opened the package. As the weather warmed quite a bit this weekend in Northern CA, this offer presented itself at a perfect time. Grenache Blanc 2017, Viognier 2016, and Rosé 2017, all from a boutique producer out of Paso, Vigo. I proceeded to bring the wines to a socially distant family BBQ Sunday evening for several family members to try. They were stored at 55 degrees overnight Saturday into Sunday prior to opening on a 90 degree afternoon. Wines were opened as follows:
Viognier – straw color (less yellow than Chardonnay), green apple and honey dew melon on the finish. Very drinkable, nothing offensive. Our group got notes of apricot/pear (stone fruit), as well as lemon. The wine was very crisp, fans of Sauvignon Blanc will enjoy this wine, although it is more sweet and less grassy. This wine would pair excellent with spicy or Asian cuisine.
Grenache Blanc – Opened at the same time as the Viognier, doing some pre-tasting research, I found very little info about this varietal in the Wine Bible, which I found fascinating considering the number of pages this book contains! This wine had a buttery nose with low acidity. The wine is not very complex, but has a smooth, rich finish that reminded me of honey. This is an everyday drinker that can be paired with almost anything your eating, including Pesto Pasta, Salmon with a fresh lemon wedge, or Lemon Chicken.
Rosé – The third wine opened roughly about one hour after the first two. We saved this for dinner, which was barbequed chicken and sausages. This rosé was dry and light with a floral aroma. This wine, while not offensive, is also not remarkable. Many of us thought this would be a perfect poolside day drinker, or a wine to serve at a party after the “good stuff”.
Both the Viognier and the Grenache Blanc were corks, with the Rosé being screw top.
At the case discount, the offer is a no brainer especially if you host gatherings and are looking for a summer sipper that wont break your budget. The Viognier was the groups personal favorite, but all are ready to drink now. Many thanks to WD, Alice, the entire CM team, and of course Vigo for providing the chance to rat! I’ll be around the next two days to answer your questions.
@coolac5 Thank you so much for the great descriptions. Glad it was a long weekend to try them all. Then again, isn’t it one long weekend these days?
@coolac5 @WCCWineGirl One long weekend? I WISH. Toddler plus baby plus two parents working “full time” minus any child care. More like one very long string of 16 hour days.
/giphy spotless-momentary-ass
/giphy jagged-rabid-woodchuck
Oooh I am so torn given the great price, but the okay reviews. What do others think?
@danidani12 - DO IT!
@danidani12 I said good not great without regard to price. In other words the wines are good when I compare them to same varietal from wineries I enjoy. For example, I can buy a Tercero Viognier, a great wine imo, for around $28. This vio is good compared to the great Tercero and would always choose the Tercero at a similar price point. However, $8 is a great price for this offer and I would be perfectly content with the quality to price ratio. I hope this makes sense
@losthighwayz thanks! super helpful.
In for a case…this ought to please the Spring/Summer masses. lurching-sober-baseball
It has to be wine 'o clock somewhere, right? Thinking of whipping up a Grilled Strawberry-Peach Bruschetta, with a side of White Stilton Mango & Ginger Cheese, served poolside with a chilled bottle of Vigo Grenache Blanc! #100degreestoday #perfectpairings #greatwine
@vigocellars how many cases of each? Also, can you share your thinking behind oak treatment vs solely stainless? Thank you!
@losthighwayz - The difference between fermenting and aging Stainless Steel and Oak is a matter of texture. Oak is more porous, allowing for a tiny amount of oxygen into the wine over time. The oxygen helps age and therefore soften the wine, which can add some weight to the mid palate. The Stainless Steel is completely inert, keeping tension in the wine and preserving freshness and vibrancy. I tend to like a balance between the two to create subtle nuance, especially in white wines and Rosé.
Awe… no shipping to IL?
@ttBean - Sorry! Soon - follow us on Insta & FB for the latest direct shipping updates.
Crab cakes with spicy remoulade + Vigo Viognier = Voila!
It appears that all vacation this year will either be in our pool or on our boat so easy summer drinkers at $8.33 delivered is a no brainer.
/giphy thrifty-mocking-crayon
Wife does not like reds, so this finally shows up and no shipping to my state. Come on man!
@aperfecttool72 Woo*leg
@aperfecttool72 @ttboy23 - Sorry! Due to our limited production we’re just now opening to out-of-state markets.
@vigocellars No worries! Things are weird right now, totally get it. I figured that something like that might be the case. Apologies for even saying anything. I shouldn’t meh site right after reading the news.
@aperfecttool72 - No worries! Cheers!
/giphy harsh-overwrought-knife
Casemates virgin here (despite being a kickstarter) who does not like red wine and gets acid reflux easily. Do I want this?
@lichme yes, what better way to break your virginity than with a glass of Virginier (viognier!) And a pack of TUMS
@lichme Weren’t you on WW before? I recognize the name, just without the moniker now
@ttboy23 I have tums, prilosec, and zantax, I should be good. I was on WW a lot, but not as a purchaser. I’ve made 0 purchases over there either, but I am run an affiliate site.
@lichme @ttboy23
So glad this was available in GA!
/giphy effective-sassy-sponge
Anyone order in DC who need to split? No MD coverage on this deal.
I was trying to not buy this, and then I remembered that 2 of my daughters will be visiting later this summer…
/giphy ruddy-thermal-rule
And then I remembered that one of my daughters is expecting and won’t be drinking wine. Oh well…there will just be more for the rest of us!
Has anyone seen any CTr notes on any of these wines.
I can’t find any, which is odd for a winery that’s been in biz since 2008.
@wino121 - Not odd at all. We produced one wine in 2008, and then followed up with a second single varietal (Syrah) in 2015 when we launched our brand which focuses on limited production American Rhone varietals. Case production is less than 1,000 cases (Garagiste Winery).
@vigocellars
Well there will be soon…
Hope there decent-
@wino121 - I think you’ll enjoy them! Cheers!
So no shipping to Virginia? I’m getting stuff from California on a regular basis, so what gives?
@dkrupps - Sorry! We’re a limited production winery that is just now beginning to ship to out-of-state markets.
@dkrupps @vigocellars I’m another drinker looking forward to you coming to VA. Good luck on expanding!
@dkrupps Bear in mind that CaseMates provides logistics, marketing, and payment processing, but the actual sellers are the individual wineries - which means that they need to be licensed to sell in each individual state. (This is pricier in some states than others.)
@rpstrong Thanks for the reply. I wasn’t aware of the constraint, and yes, I’m quite sure it can be rather pricey to get that in place as every state has it’s own standards for everything.
Hmm no shipping love for VA?..my covid-getaway-home out of NY (and away from that idiot cuomo)
@Maurakid - Sorry! We’re a limited production winery that is just now beginning to ship to out-of-state markets. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on new markets as they open.
Good Morning Casemates Fans! A few notes about “who” Vigo Cellars is – we’re a family winery based in Paso Robles, CA, with a focus on producing limited lots of American Rhone varietals from the Central Coast of California. Our fruit is primarily sourced in Paso Robles, although we also bring in fruit from the SLO Coastal area as well on occasion. Vigo began as a passion project for my husband and I – we both have been in the wine biz for several decades – him as a viticulturist managing vineyards throughout the region, and me on the winery side (management/sales/marketing). What started out as a hobby project became a reality (aka bonded winery), with us now venturing outside of the California market with this launch with Casemates!
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