Rhys Mailer just hit

One of the few pinots that I buy...

2006 Alesia Sonoma Coast
2006 Alesia Chileno Valley
2006 Rhys Swan Terrace
2006 Rhys Alpine Hillside

Definitely buying this one...

Nice allocation on everything but the Swan- a big fat 0.

Don't pass on the two Alpines, Swan and Hillside. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Joe Hauck wrote:Nice allocation on everything but the Swan- a big fat 0.

Ditto here. I also didn't get an email yet, but my allocation was posted anyway.

Joe Hauck wrote:Nice allocation on everything but the Swan- a big fat 0.

Same here. I was listing what was allocated earlier, now taking a look...I get nada on the Swan.

Also, 29.75 is the price for the Alesia Sonoma Coast IF you get a case. If not, it goes to $35.

2006 GALORE though.....bought this allocation though I didn't take it all. Wishing these were '07

Anybody know how much Swan Terrace is made? Even though I wasn't allocated any, my order comments were to the effect that I would buy extra bottles if there are any.

Cris Whetstone wrote:Don't pass on the two Alpines, Swan and Hillside. Don't say I didn't warn you.

I think I'll follow your advice. I'm allotted 2 each of the Swan and Alpine Hillside and 3 each of the two Alesia offerings. This may be my only Cal. Pinot purchase of the year.

Yoni Ovadia wrote:One of the few pinots that I buy...

2006 Alesia Sonoma Coast
2006 Alesia Chileno Valley
2006 Rhys Swan Terrace
2006 Rhys Alpine Hillside

Definitely buying this one...

After the initial rush of getting the mailer and wanting to buy, I've realized that I cannot at the moment. So if anyone wants it....let me know...

Have they now broken down their vineyard designates into vineyard blocks; hillside, etc?

Roy Piper wrote:Have they now broken down their vineyard designates into vineyard blocks; hillside, etc?

Thus far just Alpine, but it is pretty good size and does have very different areas in it. Plus the clonal selections vary in areas. The Swan is Swan clones for instance. I believe the Hillside is various "suit case" clones and is from the steeper part of the vineyard. They were quite different when I tasted them.

Was this e-mail or snail mail?

Seriously though, must they all kill us in the same month! What's wrong with March? I like march.

Dennis A wrote:Seriously though, must they all kill us in the same month! What's wrong with March? I like march.

I think it's like Kevin said over on EBob. This way they can still make shipping windows.

Dennis A wrote:Seriously though, must they all kill us in the same month! What's wrong with March? I like march.

Was so tempted on the Rhys - but I just can't do $60 Cali pinots anymore.

I really enjoy their wines, too.

Will be worth being on the list once their vines age though.

Loren Sonkin wrote:Was this e-mail or snail mail?

Email.

Do you stay in the good graces if you skip a release?