Hahn Estates Red Quartet

eneet · September 9, 2007, 6:03pm

yay for new indiana legislature… however we still have a few bumps left in the road

clayfu · September 9, 2007, 6:04pm

I would very much like to see comments from wine professionals, as well as experienced consumers regarding retail (and wholesale) shipping of wine, in consideration of weather.

I’ve lived in Houston for more than 20 years. In my opinion, we have only two seasons: Summer and Not-Quite-So-Hot.

I have little experience having wine shipped in from a distance – fewer than 5 cases, combined. Towards the end of May, I called in an order to a NY retailer. I raised the question about temperature and shipping. The salesperson seemed knowledgeable about this, and suggested that I pay for 3-day shipping, which I agreed to. I asked if they use gel-pack or any other type of cooling material in the packaging. He said that those would not last the 3-day journey, anyway, and would result in more change of temperature in the package. He said that he always checks the weather forecast of the package destinations, and (given my approval) would ship at his discretion. Well, it’s three months later, and I still don’t have my case. Given the weather over the summer, I’m not disappointed at all.

For this offer by Hanh, I put in an order for two. I understand that Woot has recently began using the gel-pacs. I would be grateful for a direct comment from the Hanh professionals, regarding the shipping of these orders.

Thanks.

check the shipping thread, but i believe they all come out of the same location in CA from the wine.woot headquarters. (at least when i check my ups they all come from the same place).

So the procedure should be the same for each place

eneet · September 9, 2007, 6:29pm

sort of… being from indiana, my wine was always shipped to an indiana retailer then shipped to me when indiana shipping is available.

Corrado · September 9, 2007, 6:52pm

If you’re sooooo excited, how about opening up the wine.woot clue vault with another hint?

kindguy · September 9, 2007, 8:10pm

Buena Vista? was mentioned above.

K00L · September 9, 2007, 8:24pm

Perhaps the first winery in Sonoma valley?

Winedavid39 · September 9, 2007, 8:41pm

All-in-One PCs

Finished up before the “commercial winery” was finished, although I was peripherally around for the first Bulldog Wines, produced up north somewhere… I am asked to come back and do blending seminars for the students although I was on the road this spring and was unable to join Susan Rodriguez’s Enology class this year.

I am a Bulldog fan for life, however, I would be hesitant to wager on Pat Hill’s current team as they always play any BCS team well, but seem to fold when the chips are down…unlike years past (David Carr’s QB period) when they just shut everyone down… They seem to play to the level of their opponent…giving them as much chance to beat Sac State as they are the University of Michigan…well, maybe that’s not a good example this year…oof.

enodude: I’m dating myself, but I was there when they painted Kevin Sweeney’s yellow line of yardage from downtown Fresno all the way to Bulldog Stadium. I wonder if it’s still there. Two things I miss from Fresno State…tomato chips and Fresno State Dairy Ice Cream.

Sorry just noticed Winedavid actually logged in…this is Winefarm! GO YOU BULLDOGS!!!

Winedavid39 · September 9, 2007, 8:53pm

I mentioned this winery before and am very happy to showcase them.

Corrado · September 9, 2007, 9:19pm

Did you finally manage to bend the right ear(s) at Grgich Hills?

deaconbluez · September 9, 2007, 9:53pm

WD, any idea when I might hear something about my replacement bottle of Maximus? I e-mailed service@woot almost 3 weeks ago (8/22); no replacement bottle, no response.

Help, please.

Winedavid39 · September 9, 2007, 10:59pm

The Sake’ volume put a crimp in our response to replacement bottles (candidly). Plus we had to get more wine from the good folks at Mandolina (who are very contrite about the Nebbiolo and more than making amends- you’ll see).

i envision everything to be cleaned up this coming week. We appreciate your patience.

Clue: You know i’ve always been a sucker for California Italian heritage (this time outside the town of Sonoma). Dating back to 1895 i believe.

kevo152 · September 9, 2007, 11:10pm

Uvaggio Vermentino? Edit: definitely not. =)

cintrex · September 9, 2007, 11:19pm

Seghesio?

kevo152 · September 9, 2007, 11:21pm

That’s my official guess too. I remember thinking about them during a SonomaBouliste “scavenger hunt”.

madwine · September 9, 2007, 11:41pm

Christian Brothers? Or who they sold to? Greystone? Inglenook? Hess? Beaulieu?

hellpaso · September 10, 2007, 6:09pm

All-in-One PCs

I would very much like to see comments from wine professionals, as well as experienced consumers regarding retail (and wholesale) shipping of wine, in consideration of weather.

I’ve lived in Houston for more than 20 years. In my opinion, we have only two seasons: Summer and Not-Quite-So-Hot.

I have little experience having wine shipped in from a distance – fewer than 5 cases, combined. Towards the end of May, I called in an order to a NY retailer. I raised the question about temperature and shipping. The salesperson seemed knowledgeable about this, and suggested that I pay for 3-day shipping, which I agreed to. I asked if they use gel-pack or any other type of cooling material in the packaging. He said that those would not last the 3-day journey, anyway, and would result in more change of temperature in the package. He said that he always checks the weather forecast of the package destinations, and (given my approval) would ship at his discretion. Well, it’s three months later, and I still don’t have my case. Given the weather over the summer, I’m not disappointed at all.

For this offer by Hanh, I put in an order for two. I understand that Woot has recently began using the gel-pacs. I would be grateful for a direct comment from the Hanh professionals, regarding the shipping of these orders.

Thanks.

i’m south of you in the valley. i really haven’t had any problems with the wine woots, only the past couple of orders have been slow to ship due to the “heat”. but as you are well aware, there’s not much difference between the temps in june or in september. i guess they’re just trying to be helpful. the last wine woot i got came fedex and had several of the ketchup packet gels. it was fine. the previous shipment came via ups, and was a tad warm. i’m in for 2 of the hahns, as well as the seghesio. so let’s hope for the best!

Brythephotoguy · September 13, 2007, 1:10pm

Received the Package today (woo-hoo!), which of these do you recommend enjoying now, and which would benefit the most from cellaring for a while?

Do you have any comments on the drinking windows for these?

Thank you!

lawgd · September 14, 2007, 7:59am

My account never transitioned from ‘Your order is in’ to ‘Shipped’ and therefore I missed the FedEx delivery yesterday. Is this a normal problem or just a lack of communication between the winery and WOOT? I’ve only purchased wine one other time and received a tracking number when it was shipped. Would someone that has a longer history with Wine.WOOT than I have please let me know how often this problem occurs.

Thanks

samiratou · September 14, 2007, 8:08am

Is there a delay in the shipping of these at all? I ordered last Wednesday, though Alt Ref tracking I found that Fedex has record of my shipment, but it’s been sitting “package data transmitted” since Tuesday. I’m in MN, so there isn’t usually too much of a delay in shipping or delivery.

Corrado · September 15, 2007, 9:36pm

Stumbled upon a 2003 Red Flyer @ the store tonight for $8 and picked one up. Still got half a bottle of Jepson Syrah to polish off, so sampling will have to wait.