Other Master Vintner Kits?

[jgmann67]

I think I have an idea where he lives...I'll bring one over once they deliver them (I'll hang out in the driveway and look like I own the place). Which one do you want?

We suckers for a merlot.

 

[ceeaton]

We suckers for a merlot.

Actually, I have no idea where Brian lives. If he thought I did, he'd probably be "running for the hills" (because I'm such a strange ranger). Now time to go finish my batch of Cuban bread, though I'm not cuban in descent.

 

[Brian55]

Actually, I have no idea where Brian lives. If he thought I did, he'd probably be "running for the hills" (because I'm such a strange ranger). Now time to go finish my batch of Cuban bread, though I'm not cuban in descent.

I told you where I live in a thread a while back, while discussing some other kit, I don't recall which. I said if you're ever in the Chicago area, hit me up and stop by for a sample. So there's your clue, good luck with narrowing it down by tomorrow, when the kits are scheduled to arrive.

 

[ceeaton]

I told you where I live in a thread a while back, while discussing some other kit, I don't recall which. I said if you're ever in the Chicago area, hit me up and stop by for a sample. So there's your clue, good luck with narrowing it down by tomorrow, when the kits are scheduled to arrive.

Ah, my dementia is raising it's ugly head. There is another Brian who lives more local to us, and I keep mixing the two of you up! Sorry for the repeated mix up.

 

[sour_grapes]

Chicago, you say.... Hmmmmm.....

 

[Brian55]

Chicago, you say.... Hmmmmm.....

Somewhere in the suburbs of...

 

[kire]

Thanks for heads up on this special pricing! Picked up two kits (separate orders with coupon code this evening). One of the kits I bought was labeled as being distributed in April 2017, so I have no qualms with the kit still being good. I've made much older kits!

FYI - There was no discount on shipping if buying multiple kits on a single order.

 

[geek]

Thanks for heads up on this special pricing! Picked up two kits (separate orders with coupon code this evening). One of the kits I bought was labeled as being distributed in April 2017, so I have no qualms with the kit still being good. I've made much older kits!

FYI - There was no discount on shipping if buying multiple kits on a single order.

Which ones you got?

 

[Brian55]

Chicago, you say.... Hmmmmm.....

I received my three kits safe and sound. None of you Jackals honed in on my location in time to intercept.
But in the Christmas spirit, if anyone is actually in the Chicago area and wants to stop by and drain a few glasses, feel free to message us any time.

 

[kire]

Which ones you got?

Accounting (wife) approved the purchase for the Cherie Merlot, which she enjoys more than Cab, and the Jolie Sauv Blanc.

I'm actually pretty excited about the Sauv Blanc. In all my winemaking the whites have always gotten rave reviews.

 

[kire]

I received my three kits safe and sound. None of you Jackals honed in on my location in time to intercept.
But in the Christmas spirit, if anyone is actually in the Chicago area and wants to stop by and drain a few glasses, feel free to message us any time.

I am pretty sure I live about 40 minutes away from you so don't tempt me! In all seriousness happy to do bottle trades sometime.

 

[geek]

Accounting (wife) approved the purchase for the Cherie Merlot, which she enjoys more than Cab, and the Jolie Sauv Blanc.

I'm actually pretty excited about the Sauv Blanc. In all my winemaking the whites have always gotten rave reviews.

I bought that Sauv Blanc a couple of days ago.
I have that Cherie Merlot in the cart for 2 days now and haven't pulled the trigger yet....

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[Brian55]

I am pretty sure I live about 40 minutes away from you so don't tempt me! In all seriousness happy to do bottle trades sometime.

We're out in the NW suburbs. Where are you?

 

[kire]

We're out in the NW suburbs. Where are you?

Near Plainfield

 

[Brian55]

My brother works in Plainfield. We could use him as courier for a bottle swap.

 

[kire]

My brother works in Plainfield. We could use him as courier for a bottle swap.

Sounds like a plan sometime!

 

[Brian55]

Sounds like a plan sometime!

Here's what I've got currently bottled. Although most of the older ones (mid 2014 and older) are down to a bottle or three.
WE Lodi ranch 11 Cabernet Eclipse 02/13
WE Stag's Leap Dist. Merlot Eclipse 03/13
WE Italian Barolo Eclipse w/skins 03/13
WE Lodi old vines Zinfandel Eclipse 09/13
WE Australian Petit Verdot Sel Int. 10/13
WE Argentine Malbec Sel Int. w/skins 11/13
WE Barossa Valley Shiraz Eclipse 01/14
CC Showcase Amarone 01/14
CC Yakima Valley Cab/Shiraz 02/14
WE South African Shiraz/Cab LE 2013 02/14
WE Lodi ranch 11 Cabernet Eclipse 03/14
CC Showcase Red Mountain WA Cab 04/14
RJS Italian Nero D' Avola RQ2014 05/14
WE Washington Cabernet/Merlot LE 2013 06/14
RJS Monastrell Petit Verdot RQ2014 07/14
RJS EP Italian Super Tuscan 08/14
CC Showcase Chateau Du Pays 08/14
CC Showcase Lodi Zinfandel 10/14
RJS W.S. Italian Rosso Bravissimo 10/14
RJS W.S. Italian Super Tuscan 11/14
RJS WS French Grenache Syrah 11/14
WE Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Eclipse 12/14
RJS WS Australian Pinot Noir 01/15
RJS EP Chile Pinot Noir 02/15
WE Italian Barolo Eclipse 04/15
RJS WS Italian Valpola 04/15
RJS EP Italian Amarone 05/15
MM Orig. all juice Nebbiolo 05/15
RJS WS Rosso Grande Eccellente 07/15
RJS WS Chilean Malbec 07/15
RJS RQ2015 Chilean Cabernet/Merlot 08/15
Passport Washington Petit Verdot LR2015 09/15
Passport Italian Brunello LR2015 10/15
CC Walla Walla Cab/Merlot 11/15
Passport Chilean Volcanic Red LR2015 12/15
RJS RQ2015 Italian Aglianico 01/16
WE Eclipse Forza 02/16
MM Meglioli Sicilian Primativo 03/16
MM Meglioli Amarosso 03/16
RJS W.S. Italian Super Tuscan 04/16
WE Italian Barbera LE2015 05/16
Passport Australian Cab Franc/ Cab Sauv. LR2016 06/16
WE Mosaic Red LE2015 08/16
Passport Italian Montepulciano LR2016 09/16
Passport Three Country Cab. LR2016 10/16
WE Vermentino LE2016 03/17

 

[Trevor7]

My brother works in Plainfield. We could use him as courier for a bottle swap.

If I were him, there would be a hefty commission!

 

[Brian55]

If I were him, there would be a hefty commission!

He's not much of a wino. He only drinks it if I'm around. If I need to seriously age some wine, I just leave it at his house.

 

[cubluffs]

Missed the 20% off coupon but pulled trigger on Merlot - too good to pass up. Thanks for the heads up on pricing!