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2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:52 am
by Moses Botbol
Would you buy 2000 Fonseca Vintage for $40.00 a bottle if offered? No official offer yet, but I want to know if worth the hassle. Has anyone bought it cheaper than that in USA?
Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:28 am
by Derek T.
Current UK price for this is the equivalent of $60 including tax so $40 looks like an excellent deal. I haven't had this for a couple of years but the last few times I tasted it it was a brute of a wine that will take another couple of decades to mature. Worth the investment in my book

Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:58 am
by Eric Menchen
I've been thinking of buying some at $65. $40 would be a steal.
Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:07 am
by Moses Botbol
A store had it on their list for $50, so I figured 20% off on a case? If there are any Boston-area members that would like to go in on this, please let me know. I first have to see if they have it, how many bottles they have, and if they are interested in giving me a discount. If they don't give a discount, but have plenty of stock, I'll announce their store for all of you to swarm on at $50.
Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:08 pm
by Roy Hersh
Moses,
Just grab the full case, are you kidding?
Geez, one of the greatest of the 2000 VPs. In 30 years when you are in your later stages of life and this is selling for $400 a bottle, you'll have a fun tale to tell. Along with the Niepoort this was my 2nd favorite of the 2000 vintage. So, duh ... is $40 worth it?
Was this you just shilling for that store yet-to-be mentioned?
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Of course you know I am joking but hey, after you grab yours, you really should share with others here who don't own this blue chip.
Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:29 pm
by Glenn E.
I'd buy it at $40 and I don't have any storage space for it! That's a fantastic deal.
Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:29 pm
by Moses Botbol
Roy Hersh wrote:
So, duh ... is $40 worth it?
Was this you just shilling for that store yet-to-be mentioned?
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Of course you know I am joking but hey, after you grab yours, you really should share with others here who don't own this blue chip.
I haven't contacted them about their stock yet. Could be a mistake as their other vintages seemed realistic. I know $40 is a joke, but they had them listed at $50 which is not bad either I guess...
Stay tuned for details.
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Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:14 pm
by Andy Velebil
let me know if they ship to cali for that price!
Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:03 am
by Al B.
So what happened Moses?
Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:03 am
by Roy Hersh
He bought the remaining 9 cases and there's none left for anyone else!

Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:23 am
by Moses Botbol
Actually this totally slipped my mind and have to figure out where I saw this deal to start off with.
If I can remember find the store and they have it, I will post as I doubt I will buy any right now.
Re: 2000 Fonseca - $40 - Buy or Not?
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:43 am
by Andy Velebil
Moses Botbol wrote:Actually this totally slipped my mind and have to figure out where I saw this deal to start off with.
If I can remember find the store and they have it, I will post as I doubt I will buy any right now.
You forgot something like this
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Guys, I think we need to take care of some business. US----

----Moses