Joe H Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 This is the entry from the Wine Spectator's Insider for what is arguably America's number one cult wine. My question is: @ $750 from the winery how much of a market is there for this? I have no interest in $750 bottles of anything; actually even in a tiny (!) fraction of this. Is Screaming Eagle selling? Are people paying $750 for it? I must also note that both Groth Reserve and Caymus Special Selection have had price breaks with dramatic reductions in their price. '06 Groth Reserve (an outstanding wine) was released at $160 and is still available at Costco and K & L for $89. Caymus Special Selection is under $100 at some stores. The latter, for many, was the benchmark for the best CA cabs. What would Costco sell Screaming Eagle for? Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2007 98 points | $750 | 750 cases made | Red A supple, sophisticated, elegant and stylish wine that wows you with purity, finesse and understated nuances. Full-bodied, with a core of red and black cherry, currant, mineral and sage, ending with a long, layered, persistent, graceful finish, all in a style that distinguishes itself from most Napa Cabernets. Drink now through 2024. From California.—J.L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 This is the entry from the Wine Spectator's Insider for what is arguably America's number one cult wine. My question is: @ $750 from the winery how much of a market is there for this? I have no interest in $750 bottles of anything; actually even in a tiny (!) fraction of this. Is Screaming Eagle selling? Are people paying $750 for it? The people I know who purchase Screaming Eagle directly from the winery are doing so with the intent of flipping them at auction (or holding them as an investment). The profit isn't what it used to be, but open market value is still over $750. As to why that's the case: PR + Cult Following is my best explanation - it's a classic supply and demand scenario. I wish I could say "the quality in the bottle does not justify the lofty price," but the truth is that my experience with Screaming Eagle is so limited (necessarily, by financial constraints) that I cannot be sure. Cheers, Rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff White Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 My question is: @ $750 from the winery how much of a market is there for this? Is Screaming Eagle selling? Are people paying $750 for it? I believe there is a waitlist just to become a Sreaming Eagle member to then be able purchase their wine. And at a 750 case prodution level the market need not be large. Sreaming Eagle, greatest bottle of wine I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I believe there is a waitlist just to become a Sreaming Eagle member to then be able purchase their wine. And at a 750 case prodution level the market need not be large. Sreaming Eagle, greatest bottle of wine I've ever seen. Seen, as in looked at, or tasted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff White Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Seen, as in looked at, or tasted? "seen", as in a picture in a wine mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 http://www.screamingeagle.com/faq.html is quite interesting. They no longer have a waiting list for the mailing list. Three bottle limit with best price on Wine Commune a "buy it now" of $1299 which as Don notes does not seem as high as it once was. 750 cases but are these three bottle cases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff White Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 http://www.screamingeagle.com/faq.html is quite interesting. They no longer have a waiting list for the mailing list. Three bottle limit with best price on Wine Commune a "buy it now" of $1299 which as Don notes does not seem as high as it once was. 750 cases but are these three bottle cases? They still do have a waiting list but it is so long, are no longer accepting new names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 You only need a couple thousand people with more money than sense to create the demand, so it isn't out of the realm of possibility. Hell, this town alone could get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 You only need a couple thousand people with more money than sense to create the demand, so it isn't out of the realm of possibility. Hell, this town alone could get it done. How else do you explain the vast majority of our elected officials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 This is the entry from the Wine Spectator's Insider for what is arguably America's number one cult wine. My question is: @ $750 from the winery how much of a market is there for this? I have no interest in $750 bottles of anything; actually even in a tiny (!) fraction of this. Is Screaming Eagle selling? Are people paying $750 for it? I do not know about the 2007, but this guy paid $2,200 for the 2011, which is cheap considering the wine list price was $3,750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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