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bigsemi Member	posted 08-12-2012 12:44 PM Updated: V. Sattui Reverie Bell Round Pond Recently dropped Rutherford Hill and added Bell. IP: 108.214.36.208
yesilovewine Member	posted 08-07-2012 06:01 PM Well thanks Hawkeye! Our one day in Napa is getting awfully full, so choices will have to be made but I will look at this too. IP: 76.182.0.87
Hawkeye Member	posted 08-07-2012 06:59 AM Hi Yes, If you go to Conn Creek on the Silverado Trail, go back across the Silverado Trail less than 1000 feet to 771 Sage Canyon Road and taste with Rollie Heitz of Midsummer Cellars. They are some of the best cabs I have had for the money. Last time I was there he was charging $40.00 for his cabs and they were excellent. He makes three different ones. He is the son of the other Heitz winery on Hwy 29 and broke off and went by himself. Tell him I recommended him. -Hawkeye IP: 173.247.8.252
yesilovewine Member	posted 08-06-2012 06:32 PM Well thanks so much for that information! I will look into Conn Creek. I've never heard of them, but I'll look into them. IP: 76.182.0.87
gcb17 Junior Member	posted 08-06-2012 06:01 PM Yes and Voelfgar, Very interesting about the Raymond terroir cabs. We visited Conn Creek our fist visit to the Napa Valley and did the AVA blending experience, which was fantastic. We wound up joining their club in part because they produce an AVA series of cabs at a very reasonable price for Napa cabs (typically $45-$60). While I would not place these cabs on the same level as some of the higher end producers, they are very good wines that also provide that 'terroir effect'. I will have to give Raymond a look. [This message has been edited by gcb17 (edited 08-06-2012).] IP: 71.122.98.47
yesilovewine Member	posted 08-06-2012 05:13 PM Well that is interesting to hear. We are interested in the "terroir effect" so we may put them on our fall list again. Thanks for replying. IP: 76.182.0.87
Voelfgar Junior Member	posted 08-06-2012 03:12 PM Have only been a member for just under 1 yr. Signed up last September. So it is hard to say what effect on the wine. I know they are cutting back on the number of different wines. I will say I enjoy their terrior specific Cabs. Really love sharing them with friends and trying to explain just how much the dirt plays in the taste. IP: 68.248.228.15
yesilovewine Member	posted 08-04-2012 07:12 PM Voelfgar, Have you been members at Raymond long? I've been looking for opinions about them; particularly a comparison of before and after the sale of the winery. Can you help?? IP: 76.182.0.87
Voelfgar Junior Member	posted 08-01-2012 01:20 PM RichardSE, There are alot of wineries in Napa Valley where you can only buy it direct from the winery. They are not sold in stores. the benefits of wine club are you get a selection of wine through out the year. Most clubs give a 20% discount on the wine and sometimes offer discount on shipping as well. Also often times, the winery will produce a wine just for the wine club members. And then the complimentary tastings IP: 68.248.228.15
Voelfgar Junior Member	posted 08-01-2012 01:12 PM Wine Club member of Ladera, Hall, both of which are members of the Gems of the Napa Valley which gives us wine club benefits to Chappellet Hall Rutherford Ladera Patz & Hall Robert Craig Silverado Terra Valentine Also club members at: Inglenook Raymond Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Castello di Amorosa, aka, The Castle IP: 68.248.228.15
RichardSE Member	posted 07-31-2012 08:28 PM I found out about a few more perks of some on my wine clubs (in addition to discounts, etc.): Ladera -- Tasting in a wine cave room that you can also use for functions (they don't charge rent, but of course you have to hire a caterer and you would be purchasing their wines for the function). Chappellet -- picnic area over looking Lake Hennessy. IP: 108.59.136.30
damombo Member	posted 04-09-2011 01:51 PM One of the perks at Chateau Montelena is being able to use the two little islands on their Jade lake for a picnic. We call to reserve it and tell them what time to expect us, and then show up to a lovely table set with nice cloth napkins and silverware, glasses with ice and a supply of bottled water, and wine glasses - it's pretty fabulous We are going to picnic there in a couple of weeks, followed by a Library tasting for us and our guest, which is complimentary for us as wine club members, but would be $40/person otherwise. At Sterling, the tasting is held in their Reserve Room, so it is much quieter and more relaxed. I don't think that it's a Club Members only area, but it isn't used unless someone has purchased the Reserve tasting or is an actual Club member. Cakebread has a Wine Club patio and several rooms that are where the Club members do their tasting. Again, less crowded and more relaxed. You do have to be a member to use them. Seated, very leisurely, your own personal pourer who is very knowledgable. Ledson has private tasting rooms that are for members and when you call to schedule a tasting, they ask about your preferences and tailor the tasting accordingly. We have had the pleasure to be hosted by Kelsey Ledson, nephew to the winemaker, and he is a natural born host - charming, amusing, makes you feel like you are the most important club member around Club members can also receive a discount at the Ledson Hotel in Sonoma, but haven't used that perk yet. The rest of the clubs we belong to just offer the usual perks: discounted wine, free tastings for 4-6 people when you visit, the occasional free shipping, the calls in the springtime when everyone is clearing out their cellars... IP: 96.8.187.200
RichardSE Member	posted 04-09-2011 09:13 AM Hawkeye, I guess in Hawaii, we're lucky because of the tourist industry, there are very few wines you can't get. The distributors provide wines to the restaurants but they are also available at several wine stores that have an extensive stock of wines. damombo, Which of the wine clubs that you belong to have nice member areas? IP: 75.85.130.54
Hawkeye Member	posted 04-07-2011 07:36 PM Here in Tennessee, if it doesn't have "Jack Daniels" on it, they don't sell it. Well, almost. However, we have very little opportunity to purchase better wines here, so, we go to Napa and Sonoma to find them. Plus, there are the people involved. You get to know them, they get to know you, and you become friends. I guess that is called marketing! IP: 68.169.189.111
damombo Member	posted 04-07-2011 02:54 PM As you say, it depends on the club. Some offer wines that we can't get at our local wine shop. Often times they offer discounts on shipping. Sometimes the members area of the winery is very nice and so that makes for a special visit. We have had quite a few memberships over the years. Some we've dropped and one or two we have rejoined. We are planning to take a good hard look at our current memberships when we get back from our April trip. We've finally realized that the most cost efficient way for us is to buy a full case and have the winery ship it. Club or no club - of course, we have to be sure that we truly enjoy the wine and aren't just in love with all wine at that moment IP: 72.177.131.177
RichardSE Member	posted 04-07-2011 10:21 AM Here's a good question: Why do you belong to wine clubs? Being a member of a wine club needs to provide me something I can't get from my local wine store, whether it's access to wines that are not otherwise available, or a unique winery experience. I've found that normally the club discount isn't enough to offset the shipping costs to Hawaii. Do you find that the shipping costs work differently? IP: 75.85.130.54
RichardSE Member	posted 04-02-2011 08:04 PM I only belong to Chappellet's wine club right now. I used to belong to Trefethen's Halo club, but dropped that about a year ago. IP: 75.85.130.54
carjeff Member	posted 03-30-2011 10:12 AM We were members of Goosecross and Jessup for several years, but ended up canceling them recently. We will probably join another club during our next visit in Nov. IP: 155.178.4.10
bigsemi Member	posted 03-29-2011 06:49 PM Ruthford Hill Round Pond: Food and Wine V. Sattui (Hall of Fame Member) Had Prager Port for several years also, but cancled since we were not drinking as much port. The above 3 have a nice variety top to bottom to suit what ever my fancy may be. IP: 70.249.145.73
Hawkeye Member	posted 03-29-2011 04:57 PM and that is when we start drinking wine! IP: 68.169.189.111
damombo Member	posted 03-29-2011 04:27 PM the roosters don't crow until nearly noon in Tennessee??? IP: 98.198.194.134
Hawkeye Member	posted 03-29-2011 10:56 AM Cock-a-doodle-do IP: 68.169.189.111
suzq Junior Member	posted 03-29-2011 08:40 AM black chicken society - cluck cluck IP: 72.37.171.204
damombo Member	posted 03-28-2011 02:26 PM I don't know if this is a good idea. If I see our list written down, I could start to panic at the absurdity of belonging to too many clubs... Anyway, here goes, in no particular order: Napa Valley: Chateau Montelena, Cakebread, Sterling, Luna, Schweiger, Biale, Fantesca, Shafer (mailing list) Sonoma County: Stryker, Seghesio, Francis Ford Coppola, Ledson Pretty much the 4 in Sonoma County are for the zins, but we had a Barbera from Seghesio last night that was wonderful. The Napa Valley clubs are for a variety of varietals IP: 98.198.194.134
Poohh66 Member	posted 03-28-2011 07:13 AM too many if you ask me Reynolds Family Winery - for Stags Leap Reserve Cab, Los Carneros Pinot and Persistence Hill Family Estate ~ for their Estate Cab Baldacci ~ we have so many favs here .... Chalk Hill ~ for everything they make, Estate Red, Estate Cab, Chard and even their Sauv Blanc :0 Seghesio ~ for their Zins Pride Mountain ~ Pride Cabernet, Reserve Cab, and their Viognier Beringer ~ Private Reserve Cabs (my least favorite and hope my husband cancels soon since each shipment is way too much for a couple of bottles ) IP: 173.168.214.16
Hawkeye Member	posted 03-28-2011 05:43 AM Okay, Poohh66, here it is. What wine clubs do you belong to? We belong to Biale, one of our favorite wineries for Zinfandels. Joseph Phelps for their Cabs and their Insigna. Girard just has a great selection of varietals. Mauritson on the Dry Creek Road for their Rockpile Zinfandels. There you have ours, what are yours? IP: 68.169.189.111

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