2000 Quinta do Vesuvio for $20/bottle

Mike Kerr · Post by **Mike Kerr** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 12:09 pm

Not sure how long this will last... I just found this last night. Wanted to post after I checked the history of the bottles, and after doing so this morning, apparently fills are good and the store has owned them since they were released.

Sale is $20 per bottle, or $214 for a case. 750ml.

Still kinda skeptical on this, but can't beat that price if they're in good shape.

http://www.nicholasrobertsltd.com

Mike.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:11 pm

You sure about that,

I checked their web site and it shows $71.00 a bottle.

There is a Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio Bianco 2004 for $21.00

Mike Kerr · Post by **Mike Kerr** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:18 pm

Hrm. Well, it *was* $20 a bottle. I have an order sheet that shows my order for 12 750ml bottles at $214.

I wonder if I got the last of them?

Mike.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:42 pm

A great deal indeed!

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:57 am

I would open one of the bottles a week after receiving them and try one to make sure they are not heat damaged. One can not help to be skeptical when seeing a price like this. I have heard of "clearance" sales but this price gives that verbiage, new meaning! It is better to check sooner rather than later and at that price, sacrificing one bottle is no big deal. I hope they are great. Please do let us know.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:22 am

Roy is always the voice of reason, LOL... That being said, I have heard there is a lot of wine heat damaged from the Katrina disaster hitting the market right now at really low prices. I assume insurance companies are selling them to recoup some of their expenses from the pay outs?? I haven't heard of anyone buying port from the disater areas yet, but I can guess that there is some out there.

I mostly buy from reputable stores where I have gotten to know the employees and trust them. I buy a few from auction from time to time, but it's got to be a good deal to take the risk, and those are usually bought for drinking in the short term. If i am going to store something for years, I want to be assured of the quality before I invest that much time AND money!

Mike Kerr · Post by **Mike Kerr** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:38 pm

After inquiring why it was taking so long to process the order, the internet guy responsible for the site responded and said the $20 was a typo made by the webmaster.

Which is fine. I had a good time with the $250 in N.C. 8)

Mike.

Derek T. · Post by **Derek T.** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:14 pm

Stuart & Fred - I'm sure you will recognise this situation - if something goes wrong, blame the guys in Systems

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:46 pm

Or better yet, it proves the old axiom: If the price seems too good to be true ... it usually is.