Comments on: 2005 Davis Bynum Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir

By: jason

jason — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:18:44 +0000

@DP Thanks for the tips. I grabbed the Spiral Wines and the Cab wasn’t bad, it grew on me with each sip. I’ll grab some more if it is there on my next visit. The Chard is still in the fridge. Didn’t see the Petite Verdot though a bit pricey at $12.99. How is the maker? Adler Fels? Also no luck on the ’05 Fife Max Cuvee. Keep the tips coming…Always happy to hear about the new offerings. Where/How do you get your inside scoops?

By: DP

DP — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:29:36 +0000

The Bynum was a special allocation to certain stores, i.e. not available for order, due to the limited quantities. Keep an eye out for the upcoming Grand Reserve Napa Valley Petit Verdot. Quite a step up from the “Reserve” Verdot previously released, with a firm structure and a lively spicy finish. Should be on the shelves in mid-December @$12.99. For a bargain, the Spiral Napa Valley Cab @ $4.99 is decent. Medium bodied, blackberry with strong tones of chocolate, mocha and a dry finish. The Chard is decent as well with a touch of butter and oak, pear and vanilla, but no component overly aggresive. A mild, easy drinking Chard in my opinion. If you are extremely lucky, you might be able to find a few bottles of the ’05 Fife Max Cuvee mixed in with the ’07.

By: jason

jason — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:02:11 +0000

@MadMike Making me jealous on the Lorca, missed the boat on that one. Maybe I can manage to track down a spare bottle or two. I’ll keep my fingers crossed…

By: Mad Mike

Mad Mike — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:26:50 +0000

@Jason. Sorry, haven’t found Davis Bynum locally (SoCal), but it should be a terrific bottle/value, as it’s a pretty well-respected lable here. I’ll keep looking; the Lorca was almost cult status, and I’ll really be sad when the rack is empty of this one!

By: jason

jason — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:26:42 +0000

@Josh I hear you! I grabbed a case the other day…

By: Josh McFadden

Josh McFadden — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:03:19 +0000

I have to say, I’ve actually had THIS wine a couple years ago. for $40 is was really good. for $15… it makes me want to jam all over California to find whatever is left on tj shelves. totally insane deal.

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:09:04 +0000

Very limited distribution and already “Discontinued” in the Order Guide. Try Rockridge as they generally carry one of everything.

By: jason

jason — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:41:48 +0000

Check your local Trader Joe’s. That is where I picked it up. Otherwise you can buy it on the winery site for $40.

By: miguel bynum

miguel bynum — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:24:33 +0000

my name is Miguel Bynum, I wonder if this is a relative. Where can I buy this wine in vacaville,ca. ?

By: Joshiemac

Joshiemac — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:24:49 +0000

Nice find! Haven’t seen any of this make its way to my local TJs here in the east bay. I’ll have to keep a look out.

The other day I picked up a bottle of the ’05 chateau potelle VGS Cabernet at TJs in the mid $20s. It’s retails at the winery for about $60. $25 is outside the realm of everyday wine for me, but I’ve been to Chateau Potelle and I love thier wines so I couldn’t pass up on that bargin.