Comments on: Commuter cuvee: vin de soif, American style http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/ wine talk that goes down easy Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:07:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383699 Dr. Vino Tue, 15 May 2012 18:44:08 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383699 John G – Thanks for the update on the back label wording. Too bad giving 40 cents a bottle was not sustainable…Just to clarify, that was another commenter who raised the issue.

Dave E – Glad you enjoyed the post. As you know, prices frequently vary across state lines. For example, Charles Shaw became “two buck chuck” based on the California price; here in NY, it is $3.50.

]]> By: Tienda Vinos Online http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383674 Tienda Vinos Online Tue, 15 May 2012 09:17:22 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383674 It is normal depending on which wine country acquires a price to be distributed to another. I think a good American wine for that price is not high given origin since we distribute.

]]> By: DaveE http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383660 DaveE Tue, 15 May 2012 06:18:05 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383660 Commuter Cuvee is indeed one of the best inexpensive Oregon PNs around. I wanted to share to your blog post for my customers to see, but unfortunately we’re selling the wine for $19 (in Seattle) and I don’t want to look like we’re gouging our customers. Sorry, maybe next time.

]]> By: John Grochau http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383522 John Grochau Sun, 13 May 2012 02:05:02 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383522 Doc,

Yes, but I am one step ahead of you…. The new label no longer has a statement declaring that it is a charity wine.

]]> By: John http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383516 John Sun, 13 May 2012 01:09:36 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383516 It sounds like good value wine, so this comment isn’t meant to knock it… but less than $0.40 a bottle goes to charity? Can you really call it a “charity wine” at that point? Seems like a stretch to put it in that category.

]]> By: John Grochau http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383515 John Grochau Sun, 13 May 2012 00:55:33 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383515 Doc,

Yes, I have always appreciated your editorial integrity, please know I wasn’t trying to “knock” you for the price. I just wanted people to know that the price can vary depending on where it is purchased.

Joe,

No, not in the Chicago market although I have talked to a few people in the past, nothing has bore fruit. I will contact you later in the week as I am bottling on Monday and will be quite busy.

Cheers to all!

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383497 Dr. Vino Sat, 12 May 2012 14:58:31 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383497 Christina – Sorry if you had mentioned it first. I just remember Gabe mentioning it along with the Guild wines. But thanks to both of you!
http://guildwinemakers.com/

Robin – I certainly hope that you can find some reds from Burgundy under $100 that aren’t “bland”! Try the wines of Michel Lafarge if you haven’t already; he has a great lineup from the passetoutgrain and bgne rouge all the way up to the Clos des Chenes.

John G – thanks for stopping by and providing those clarifications. We strive for accuracy so appreciate the comment. Also, here’s one shop selling the wine for $14.99 so I think my under $15 comment can stand.
http://www.thewinecountry.com/pc/0000000103657/a02-Oregon/Grochau+Cellars+2010+Commuter+Cuvee+Pinot+Noir+Willamette+Valley.html

Joe and Amber – good luck finding it in your markets.

]]> By: Joe Jensen http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383493 Joe Jensen Sat, 12 May 2012 14:12:18 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383493 Hey John,
Are you in the Chicago market?
Joe

Joe@compasswinesandspirits.com

]]> By: gabe http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383470 gabe Sat, 12 May 2012 07:47:51 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383470 Doc – great write-up, glad you mentioned John’s experience as a semi-pro bicyclist. I have seen him close his tasting rooms on sunny afternoons to go for bike rides.

Christina – I’m glad to share credit for this one with you. I’m actually a little sheepish about how often I mention this wine a a great value :)

]]> By: John Grochau http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383429 John Grochau Fri, 11 May 2012 22:36:15 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383429 Dr.

Thank you for the kind words.

I just need to clarify two things:

1. The average retail price in Oregon is $16 a bottle, closer to $19 on the east coast.

2. While I still donate to the BTA it is no longer based on an amount per bottle, as production grew and grape pricing inched up profit margins are tight.

I am not currently in The NY market but would love to be…

Thanks again,

John Grochau

]]> By: RobinC http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383423 RobinC Fri, 11 May 2012 20:51:17 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383423 I was just thinking about burgandies and that I think that they’re somewhat bland until one gets into the 3 figure range which is awful pricey for a decent wine. I prefer California and Oregon pinots because I think they have more oomph. But the very inexpensive (Value) pinots tend to be so simple that they don’t even register on the palate. That’s so depressing. I just bought 3 Black Kite Cellars pinots and am hoping that they’ll raise my spirits, as it were.

]]> By: Christina http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383420 Christina Fri, 11 May 2012 17:34:30 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383420 I believe I was the first to recommend the Commuter Cuvee, although Gabe certainly was more informative about it! ;)

I’ve only been able to get it once, but thought it was an amazing value.

]]> By: Amber http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383418 Amber Fri, 11 May 2012 17:11:51 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383418 Does this wine have NY distribution? Doing a little research and can’t seem to track it down.

]]> By: alex http://www.drvino.com/2012/05/11/commuter-cuvee/#comment-383417 alex Fri, 11 May 2012 16:48:45 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=10885#comment-383417 Hello this is Alex from the wine forum http://www.winebasic101.com. Washington is becoming an up and coming player in the wine industry. They are number two behind california and are slowly catching up. You can get a decent bottle of pinot noir for around 20-25 dollars. Ypu don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good wine.

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