Steele Carneros Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard

[Riprorin]

Just picked up 8 bottles of 1997 vintage for $3.99/bottle. Figured I couldn't go wrong for the price.

Anyone tried this wine or is familiar with this vintner?

 

[RagingBITCH]

Hmm, 8 bottles for $3.99? *shudders* Don't expect too much out of it. (I don't know crap about wine except at that price, it probably tastes like grapes mixed with urine)

 

[Riprorin]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Hmm, 8 bottles for $3.99? *shudders* Don't expect too much out of it. (I don't know crap about wine except at that price, it probably tastes like grapes mixed with urine)

It normally sells for over $20 a bottle so I figure it probably shouldn't be too bad.

Found this on the 2000 vintage:

Wine: Chardonnay Carneros Sangiacomo Vineyard 2000
Score: 90
Price: $28
Country: California

Region: Carneros

Issue: Feb 29, 2004

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Creamy and elegantly styled, with a flash of smoky oak leading to ripe pear, apricot, honey and vanilla flavors, finishing with a rich core of flavors and delicate notes. Drink now through 2007. 500 cases made. (JL)

Hoping that the 1997 bottles are still good.

 

[Fausto]

1997 is getting up there for a white, but Steele can do no wrong IMHO. Their Zin is one of my favorite wines.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Riprorin
Just picked up 8 bottles for $3.99. Figured I couldn't go wrong for the price.

Anyone tried this wine or is familiar with this vintner?

Eight 750mil bottles or those airline miniture ones?

regardless, it is still very cheap.


where did you get them Riprorin?

 

[Riprorin]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Hmm, 8 bottles for $3.99? *shudders* Don't expect too much out of it. (I don't know crap about wine except at that price, it probably tastes like grapes mixed with urine)

$3.99 for each bottle. I wish it were $3.99 for 8 bottles!

 

[Riprorin]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: Riprorin
Just picked up 8 bottles for $3.99. Figured I couldn't go wrong for the price.

Anyone tried this wine or is familiar with this vintner?

Eight 750mil bottles or those airline miniture ones?

regardless, it is still very cheap.

750 mL bottles.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Riprorin

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Hmm, 8 bottles for $3.99? *shudders* Don't expect too much out of it. (I don't know crap about wine except at that price, it probably tastes like grapes mixed with urine)

$3.99 for each bottle. I wish it were $3.99 for 8 bottles!

yu0 suXor at writing!!! ha.


anyways, 4 bucks is still a steal. (heck, I used to drink Charles Shaws on a weekly basis)

 

[Riprorin]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: Riprorin
Just picked up 8 bottles for $3.99. Figured I couldn't go wrong for the price.

Anyone tried this wine or is familiar with this vintner?

Eight 750mil bottles or those airline miniture ones?

regardless, it is still very cheap.


where did you get them Riprorin?

Century Liquor in Rochester, NY.

The sometimes have good deals in the bargain bin.

I picked up 3 bottles yesterday and when I went back today there were only 5 left so I grabbed them.

 

[Riprorin]

Originally posted by: Fausto
1997 is getting up there for a white, but Steele can do no wrong IMHO. Their Zin is one of my favorite wines.

Yeah, 1997 is pushing it. I'll crack open a bottle tonight and see if it's still good.

 

[andylawcc]

Riprorin (and other guys):

you guys have Trader's Joe around your area? and you guys buy wine from that place?

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: Riprorin
Just picked up 8 bottles for $3.99/bottle. Figured I couldn't go wrong for the price.

Anyone tried this wine or is familiar with this vintner?

Are you kidding me????? WOW! You scored big time there. I'd put the price of those bottles Over $30 each.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: Riprorin

Originally posted by: Fausto
1997 is getting up there for a white, but Steele can do no wrong IMHO. Their Zin is one of my favorite wines.

Yeah, 1997 is pushing it. I'll crack open a bottle tonight and see if it's still good.

That's a good point. They might have kept the bottles on a heater vent or something Might have a bunch of bottles of vinegar there heheh.

 

[Riprorin]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
Riprorin (and other guys):

you guys have Trader's Joe around your area? and you guys buy wine from that place?

No Trader's Joe in Rochester.

 

[Riprorin]

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: Riprorin

Originally posted by: Fausto
1997 is getting up there for a white, but Steele can do no wrong IMHO. Their Zin is one of my favorite wines.

Yeah, 1997 is pushing it. I'll crack open a bottle tonight and see if it's still good.

That's a good point. They might have kept the bottles on a heater vent or something Might have a bunch of bottles of vinegar there heheh.

They had 1996 vintage there too, but I grabbed up the 1997's.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[Riprorin]

The cork was dried out and it crumbled when I opened the bottle. Wine tastes fine though.

I'm glad I got the '97 rather than the '96.

I'm going to work on finishing it off soon. It's good, but I'm glad I didn't pay $30/bottle.