wiegie Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Umm, I'm not so sure what's going on in here, but this sounds like a party I'd like to join. 1273742[/snapback] we will be drinking Shiraz this Thursday (tomorrow) Keep checking back for the actual wines and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proninja Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 we will be drinking Shiraz this Thursday (tomorrow) Keep checking back for the actual wines and time. 1273764[/snapback] Sounds good. :thumbup: Anyone ever had the Morrison Lane Syrah from K Vintners? :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Sounds good. :thumbup: Anyone ever had the Morrison Lane Syrah from K Vintners? :drool: 1273775[/snapback] Never had it, but someday maybe I'll have to try it. (I just checked and I think it is a fair bit out of our price range for our tasting series. We try to stay under $15 per wine--and in fact, I think we generally average well under that--last week for example we had a $15 wine and a $9 wine; the week before that we had a $10 wine and a $13 wine.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 (edited) Usual time (10:00 EST) in the chat-room (aka, "the pub"). I will post the exact wines that we will be drinking later today. (I'll stop by a wine store or two on my way home and see what looks good.) Current wines under consideration are: Rosemount Shiraz d'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Shiraz 2003 McGuigin Shiraz Jacob's Creek Shiraz The Wishing Tree Shiraz 2004 (final selection will depend upon prices and expected availability) Edit to add: Final Selections have been bolded (please note the vintage on the Greg Norman) Edited January 18, 2006 by wiegie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 That Wishing Tree Shiraz is a personal favorite of mine but I've only tried one other off that list(Jacob's Creek Shiraz another good one), I'm cool with trying something else. Are the others just as good from a value perspective? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 That Wishing Tree Shiraz is a personal favorite of mine but I've only tried one other off that list(Jacob's Creek Shiraz another good one), I'm cool with trying something else. Are the others just as good from a value perspective? 1273835[/snapback] Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 That Wishing Tree Shiraz is a personal favorite of mine but I've only tried one other off that list(Jacob's Creek Shiraz another good one), I'm cool with trying something else. Are the others just as good from a value perspective? 1273835[/snapback] the greg norman is on some top 100 list (was it wine spectator?) at like 13 bucks. the mcguigan is a very good wine in that price range as well. i think the footbolt may be closer to $20 or 25... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 the greg norman is on some top 100 list (was it wine spectator?) at like 13 bucks. the mcguigan is a very good wine in that price range as well. i think the footbolt may be closer to $20 or 25... 1273869[/snapback] I'm gonna try a bottle of the Norman in the near future if that's not the one that picked. Thanks for the info, btw how much does it cost to subscribe to Wine Spectator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 (edited) the greg norman is on some top 100 list (was it wine spectator?) at like 13 bucks. the mcguigan is a very good wine in that price range as well. i think the footbolt may be closer to $20 or 25... 1273869[/snapback] The Norman was #58 on the WS top-100 list and I am leaning towards using it. I've seen the Footbolt for around $15 sometimes, but it might get booted for costing too much. I've never seen the McGuigan so I don't know if we have it around here. (I even saw that "The Little Penguin" Shiraz had a 86 rating from WS. At less than $8 a bottle, this might even make my list. maybe.) Edited January 18, 2006 by wiegie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm gonna try a bottle of the Norman in the near future if that's not the one that picked. Thanks for the info, btw how much does it cost to subscribe to Wine Spectator? 1273883[/snapback] If I remember correctly it's around $45 a year. I usually bundle it together with a few other subscriptions of WS which I give out as gifts to family so it may be lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 If I remember correctly it's around $45 a year. I usually bundle it together with a few other subscriptions of WS which I give out as gifts to family so it may be lower. 1273965[/snapback] Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 The Norman was #58 on the WS top-100 list and I am leaning towards using it. I've seen the Footbolt for around $15 sometimes, but it might get booted for costing too much. I've never seen the McGuigan so I don't know if we have it around here. (I even saw that "The Little Penguin" Shiraz had a 86 rating from WS. At less than $8 a bottle, this might even make my list. maybe.) 1273893[/snapback] I see that Little Penguin stuff everywhere, I'll pick a bottle up next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Wiegie... Thanks for the PM! I'll try to make it to the liqour store if I can... if not I'll be sipping Syrah of some sort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 (edited) I went shopping and here are the wines: The Wishing Tree Shiraz 2004 Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Shiraz 2003 My shopping notes: I first went to Cost-Plus, World Market and saw that they had the Wishing Tree for $10. They also had the d-Arenberg Footbolt (2001) on sale for $15, as well as the Rosemount on sale for $7. They had no Greg Norman. I noted their choices and then went across the street to my favorite wine store to see what they had. They had the Wishing Tree on sale for $9 (down from their normal $11.50) so I grabbed it and decided that would be wine #1. They were out of the Greg Norman and I saw no Footbolt. I decided to go to the grocery store since I was pretty sure that they would have the Greg Norman there. They did have it and it was on-sale for $12.50 (down from about $15 normally). The only problem is that it is the 2002 vintage that made WS top 100 list and the grocery store has the 2003 vintage. Oh well, I decide, we can still go with the Greg Norman and see how it tastes anyway. (It is likely that most people wouldn't be able to get the '02 anymore anyway). I apologize to Az that I couldn't match up vintages for him. How does this sound? Edited January 18, 2006 by wiegie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I went shopping and here are the wines: The Wishing Tree Shiraz 2004 Greg Normal Estates Limestone Coast Shiraz 2003 My shopping notes: I first went to Cost-Plus, World Market and saw that they had the Wishing Tree for $10. They also had the d-Arenberg Footbolt (2001) on sale for $15, as well as the Rosemount on sale for $7. They had no Greg Normal. I noted their choices and then went across the street to my favorite wine store to see what they had. They had the Wishing Tree on sale for $9 (down from their normal $11.50) so I grabbed it and decided that would be wine #1. They were out of the Greg Norman and I saw no Footbolt. I decided to go to the grocery store since I was pretty sure that they would have the Greg Norman there. They did have and it was on-sale for $12.50 (down from about $15 normally). The only problem is that it is the 2002 vintage that made WS top 100 list. Oh well, I decide, we can still go with the Greg Norman and see how it tastes anyway. (It is likely that most people wouldn't be able to get the '02 anymore anyway). I apologize to Az that I couldn't match up vintages for him. How does this sound? 1274229[/snapback] Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 actually i think the one i have at home now is probably 2003 as well. same one you got. got it on sale for 10 bucks a couple weeks ago. i did drink the 02 a couple months ago and really liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proninja Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Never had it, but someday maybe I'll have to try it. (I just checked and I think it is a fair bit out of our price range for our tasting series. We try to stay under $15 per wine--and in fact, I think we generally average well under that--last week for example we had a $15 wine and a $9 wine; the week before that we had a $10 wine and a $13 wine.) 1273801[/snapback] I wasn't suggesting it for this. . .it's a special occasion sort of wine - but if you like that varietal, you can't go wrong. It's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I wasn't suggesting it for this. . .it's a special occasion sort of wine - but if you like that varietal, you can't go wrong. It's amazing. 1274356[/snapback] cool--thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 sounds good.... i'll look for them tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I should be home and probably on the Huddle, but just in case can someone pm me to remind me, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I went shopping and here are the wines: The Wishing Tree Shiraz 2004 Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Shiraz 2003 My shopping notes: I first went to Cost-Plus, World Market and saw that they had the Wishing Tree for $10. They also had the d-Arenberg Footbolt (2001) on sale for $15, as well as the Rosemount on sale for $7. They had no Greg Norman. I noted their choices and then went across the street to my favorite wine store to see what they had. They had the Wishing Tree on sale for $9 (down from their normal $11.50) so I grabbed it and decided that would be wine #1. They were out of the Greg Norman and I saw no Footbolt. I decided to go to the grocery store since I was pretty sure that they would have the Greg Norman there. They did have it and it was on-sale for $12.50 (down from about $15 normally). The only problem is that it is the 2002 vintage that made WS top 100 list and the grocery store has the 2003 vintage. Oh well, I decide, we can still go with the Greg Norman and see how it tastes anyway. (It is likely that most people wouldn't be able to get the '02 anymore anyway). I apologize to Az that I couldn't match up vintages for him. How does this sound? 1274229[/snapback] I found the Greg Norman for $15. Still looking for the Wishing Tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 (edited) I found the Greg Norman for $15. Still looking for the Wishing Tree. 1275097[/snapback] I just checked the Starr's website and they carry it. http://www.starrs1.com/starrs/store/comers...?idProduct=5546 Or call the Cost-Plus/World Market in Brentwood and see if they have it. http://www.worldmarket.com/custserv/store_details.jsp Edited January 19, 2006 by wiegie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I just checked the Starr's website and they carry it.http://www.starrs1.com/starrs/store/comers...?idProduct=5546 Or call the Cost-Plus/World Market in Brentwood and see if they have it. http://www.worldmarket.com/custserv/store_details.jsp 1275131[/snapback] Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 (edited) guys, would like to have some type of order for alternatives if i/we can't find one or both wines............ suggestions???? Edited January 19, 2006 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebellab Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 The Mrs and I may join in. I have been wanting to do this, but it has never worked out schedule wise. What exactly goes on? Also we may have trouble getting the specific wine, I concur with Bier what would be a good alt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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