Those that know me through wine connections are probably aware that I've cut back on consumption and have almost entirely stopped buying for the past couple of years.
I’ve really been enjoying my Quilceda wines over the past year – probably drank six bottles since last Fall. So I checked with their web site to see if I’m on “the list” and I confirmed that I am getting notifications of their releases and offers to purchase – just not the flagship Cabernet. Since all I want is the Red Wine (well, maybe I’d get some more Pelengat or Galatzin vineyard if the price doesn’t keep going up) that’s fine.
Because I do want to continue to have a little bit of wine – a steady supply, but no longer stocking a cellar, just keeping my 40-bottle fridge stocked – I’ve re-activated my club membership with Basel Cellars. It’s where Karen and I were wedded, I like their wines a lot, and they are reasonably priced.
So, no longer totally “dry” on the “flowing in” side of things, though I haven’t actually bought anything yet. My wine collection has continued to shrink to the point now that I think I have only about 50 bottles in addition to what I have in my wine fridge – down from a high of about 475. Almost eighteen of those bottles are what’s left of twelve cases of 2005 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay – my favorite white! It drinks so easily and goes with anything, and now that it's warmer I consume maybe a bottle a week. So, really what I have (in reds) is about three cases in the closet and a small fridge full of pricey, delicious choices.
Wait...didn't I recently get notified that Soos Creek is about to release...
