I patted myself on the back last year when, after a substantial
waiting period, I was fortunate enough to make the Williams-Selyem
"list".

I got an allocation last year and dutifully went down the W-S provided
tasting notes, etc. to select from what was offered. Not all releases
were available to the new kid on the block. I strategized that I
should take as much of my allocation as I reasonably could afford so
as not to jeopardize my position in the group, be found wanting and
then be black-balled as inadequately financed or possibly
taste-challenged.

Just got the offering/allocation for this year. Now, I'm stunned and
maybe intimidated by the number of offerings from W-S and (drum-roll
here) by the pricing. I know it's premium wine, and I know it's in
short supply, and I know I should be honored, but in fact I'm in need
of help.

Anybody in the group got experience or opinion or QPR judgement on the
following:

All are Williams-Selyem 2004 vintage (I know you haven't tasted, but
based on previous knowledge...):

Bucher Vineyard PN (Russian River Valley) $49
Vista Verde PN (San Benito County) $49
Peay Vineyard PN (Sonoma Coast) $49
Flax Vineyard PN (Russian River Valley) $54
Weir Vineyard PN (Yorkville Highlands) $54
Ferrington Vineyards (Anderson Valley) $59
Hirsch Vineyards (Sonoma Coast) $69
Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard PN (Russian River Valley) $72
Allen Vineyard PN (Russian River Valley) $75


Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
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