Comments on: The Chariot Arrives

By: JB

JB — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:29:03 +0000

The Chariot will be available Tuesday the 8th of this month (Feb.) Get it while you can. It’s still at the great prices of $4.99. Also Tried the 2009 Rabbit Ridge the other day. It’s not as full-bodied as the past years but still really nice for a every day drinking wine when you don’t want to dip into the good stuff. The rabbit ridge should be available the 16th at $4.99 also.

By: maria

maria — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:53:30 +0000

Jay,
Same here in the Portland/Vancouver TJ’s I’ve been calling twice a week and they still don’t know when they will get it. I was told to check back in a couple of months. My hubby works in Seattle, so if you see it there soon, let me know.

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:32:56 +0000

I think I figured out why we haven’t seen this is the Washington State stores yet. I called my local store to see if they had any of CNW in stock and the guy was telling me that in Washington state Trader Joe’s has to sell their wine to the distributor. Once they have enough wine to supply all of the WA stores they then buy it back from the distributor at a $1 per bottle surcharge. What! Got to love the ridiculous state liquor laws. I think it’s time for a change.

By: Josh H.

Josh H. — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:07:39 +0000

Plenty in Alameda…

http://tinyurl.com/ylqgf6w

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:47:33 +0000

Unremarkable = ‘lacking distinction’on all levels. I tired to give this wine a chance, given its history and web hype, I find it no better than 2BChuck at $1.99. 2007 was a $4 quality wine. TJ’s has values from time to time, this is not one and more like koolaid imho.

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:20:59 +0000

The Gypsy has arrived in Albuquerque to tremendous response. As I bought my two bottles the person at the checkstand talked of it’s popularity last year. I mentioned to check out your blog as I enjoy reading your thoughts and opinions.

Cheers from the land of enchantment.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:41:59 +0000

That’s funny Greg, because I keep talking it down! No really, I get a little angry every time I ring up a bottle. I got my case, now I think there are about 3 more left, but they are butchered for the end cap display. I’m not buying anymore, because I don’t like it when employees of other stores do that. (think zhu zhu pets)That doesn’t mean I like parting with them, though, lol. Also I agree it’s softer than last year’s. Cheers!

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:04:06 +0000

Just bought my second case today, from a Central Coast, California Trader Joe’s, seem to have good stock with end cap display.

Employees at TJ are talking this one up.

Thank you for your Blog, very enjoyable

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:29:32 +0000

I live in the Bellevue/Redmond WA area. I just called the two stores and here is what I was told.

Redmond: “Oh we only get that once a year and we already had and sold out of the ’08 in November”. That just can’t be right, could she have been referring to the ’07?

Bellevue: “Hmmm… the computer has every kind of code listed for this wine. It has a code showing it’s being featured, on order, out of stock and discontinued.” This is a little more promising.

What!?

I guess I’ll be calling or stopping by the store on a regular basis until it arrives.

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:53:58 +0000

Howdy all,

Yeah, Ohio is a different region and therefore has different wines available in their Order Guide. Too bad, I’d love another good Malbec.
@PeterB: Thanks for the tip. It looks like this vintage needs a day or two to settle and a day or two of air before the delicious factor is fully achieved.
Still need to find time to do the “’07 meets ’08 side-by-side” tasting.
Any locals up for BBQ and wine? : )