Argentine Wines 101 and Q&A thread
Jul 12, 2009 | 8:58 pm
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Spec's is great, but they're only in the southern part of the state, based in Houston. Huge selection and great prices.
A couple years ago I moved to the DFW area and have been very disappointed in the wine stores compared to Austin, Houston, and even San Antonio.
Because of old and silly laws dating from Prohibition, wine retailing is really screwy here, with all kinds of senseless restrictions.
A couple years ago I moved to the DFW area and have been very disappointed in the wine stores compared to Austin, Houston, and even San Antonio.
Because of old and silly laws dating from Prohibition, wine retailing is really screwy here, with all kinds of senseless restrictions.
Can you purchase wine online through Specs and have it shipped inside the Great State of Texas..???
What about buying through Specs and shipping out of state... is this possible..??
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Jul 13, 2009 | 5:55 am
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It might be best to go to the source:
http://www.specsonline.com/
Keep in mind that this is a horrible time to ship in the N. Hemisphere, esp in Texas -- it's almost 40C or more every day. Which is why we spend a month in Bs As in Aug/Sept!
http://www.specsonline.com/
Keep in mind that this is a horrible time to ship in the N. Hemisphere, esp in Texas -- it's almost 40C or more every day. Which is why we spend a month in Bs As in Aug/Sept!
Jul 13, 2009 | 6:13 am
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specs has about 300 argentine wines listed with prices. they are a long way from dallas.
majestic in dallas has 341 listed, no prices. they have at least one very high end store in highland park. do not recall ever seeing $200-1000 bottles on racks before.
goodygoody.com in dallas has over 200 listed with prices. they seem to be about 20% higher than specs.
texas is unique in that at least in dallas, they do not have a three tier system. many of the retail stores have a wholesale division.
you can go on line and check prices yourself. i buy little in dallas. i usually check one 50 lb luggage, which is 11 bottles of wine.
majestic in dallas has 341 listed, no prices. they have at least one very high end store in highland park. do not recall ever seeing $200-1000 bottles on racks before.
goodygoody.com in dallas has over 200 listed with prices. they seem to be about 20% higher than specs.
texas is unique in that at least in dallas, they do not have a three tier system. many of the retail stores have a wholesale division.
you can go on line and check prices yourself. i buy little in dallas. i usually check one 50 lb luggage, which is 11 bottles of wine.
Jul 13, 2009 | 9:44 am
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specs has about 300 argentine wines listed with prices. they are a long way from dallas.
majestic in dallas has 341 listed, no prices. they have at least one very high end store in highland park. do not recall ever seeing $200-1000 bottles on racks before.
goodygoody.com in dallas has over 200 listed with prices. they seem to be about 20% higher than specs.
texas is unique in that at least in dallas, they do not have a three tier system. many of the retail stores have a wholesale division.
you can go on line and check prices yourself. i buy little in dallas. i usually check one 50 lb luggage, which is 11 bottles of wine.
majestic in dallas has 341 listed, no prices. they have at least one very high end store in highland park. do not recall ever seeing $200-1000 bottles on racks before.
goodygoody.com in dallas has over 200 listed with prices. they seem to be about 20% higher than specs.
texas is unique in that at least in dallas, they do not have a three tier system. many of the retail stores have a wholesale division.
you can go on line and check prices yourself. i buy little in dallas. i usually check one 50 lb luggage, which is 11 bottles of wine.
One other place I've found helpful when looking for wine is www.wine-searcher.com. They can offer a listing of places that carry a wine and vinage you're looking for and seem to have a pretty good listing of Argentine wines (although you get a limited list if you're not a subscriber).
Jul 13, 2009 | 6:50 pm
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Thanks to all for the information.
Thanks to all for the information.
Jul 20, 2009 | 7:09 pm
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Amazing new Merlot from Bodega Chacra..... Mainque Merlot 2007...
Amazing new Merlot from Bodega Chacra..... Mainque Merlot 2007...
Jul 20, 2009 | 7:13 pm
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Jul 20, 2009 | 7:19 pm
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Tonight I opened a bottle of Pecado Malbec from Finca Quara.....amazing price at ARG$7.90 a bottle. I've been charged more for a rough drop of wine.
Jul 21, 2009 | 5:10 am
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Will there be a bottle waiting for me on Wednesday afternoon when I get to my place?
Depends how high the credit limit is on your Amex card...
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Jul 21, 2009 | 5:12 am
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For a stingy like me "amazing" depends on what the price is.
Tonight I opened a bottle of Pecado Malbec from Finca Quara.....amazing price at ARG$7.90 a bottle. I've been charged more for a rough drop of wine.
Im afraid there is no such thing as amazing wine at the quoted price levels.... 
Originally Posted by HIDDY
Tonight I opened a bottle of Pecado Malbec from Finca Quara.....amazing price at ARG$7.90 a bottle. I've been charged more for a rough drop of wine.
Jul 21, 2009 | 7:11 am
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Jul 21, 2009 | 9:50 am
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Jul 21, 2009 | 9:52 am
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Remember the guys making this Wine are the same folks that bring you Sassicaia.... so, sadly, this means that such pedigree will not be pro-bono...
Jul 21, 2009 | 10:28 am
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Perhaps it might be better that you don't tell me the price as the chances of me buying it are zilch anyway. If I pay anything over 15 pesos I think I'm being extravagant.
Jul 21, 2009 | 10:58 am
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No worries..... plenty of decent wine in the AR$10-15 range, and there's nothing wrong with enjoying those. I think that wine is all about enjoyment... and its a "habit" that has to grow on people slowly and at each persons own pace. Many folks simply dont have wine as a habit and it doesnt grow on them.... and thats perfectly fine.
You and I need to talk Single Malts when we meet....
You and I need to talk Single Malts when we meet....