John Wabeck Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Went to BdC last eve. Sat at the bar. Noticed some new markings on the mirror. Meursault, Genevrieres, 1er cru, 2001, $49. Producer unlisted, but for $49, why not take a chance? I like white Burgundy a little, so I had at one. Turned out to be a fine decision. Not going to put this up against say Lafon, but damned tasty nonetheless. The chassagne 1er cru being offered was a little underwhelming, but grew agreeable as it warmed up a touch (had to have the second bottle as it was for research - '99 vintage, can't recall the producer). The Mearsault (Latour-Giraud was the producer) was pretty much the best $49 I've spent in a restaurant on chardonnay, and I trust I'll continue to do so until it's out. In addition to the mirror, the butcher paper specials are worth looking at - '99 Puy Ducasse for $45, Chateau Clairfont (2nd label of Prieure Lichine, Margaux) '00 for $30. As of late '99 Ridge Montebello for $69? That's below wholesale prices. Makes drinking out of the small glasses a little more tolerable. Any other steals out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I saw the Clarifont on the shelf at Wegman's the other day for about $15/bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 ..... Makes drinking out of the small glasses a little more tolerable. Any other steals out there? Drinking out of lousy stemware sucks and should be avoided if at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Crystal City Restaurant offers Perrier Jouet La Fleur, in the gift set with hand-painted glasses, for a below-retail $115. The glasses you get to take home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLB Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Went to BdC last eve. Sat at the bar. Noticed some new markings on the mirror. Meursault, Genevrieres, 1er cru, 2001, $49. Producer unlisted, but for $49, why not take a chance? I like white Burgundy a little, so I had at one. Turned out to be a fine decision. Not going to put this up against say Lafon, but damned tasty nonetheless. The chassagne 1er cru being offered was a little underwhelming, but grew agreeable as it warmed up a touch (had to have the second bottle as it was for research - '99 vintage, can't recall the producer). The Mearsault (Latour-Giraud was the producer) was pretty much the best $49 I've spent in a restaurant on chardonnay, and I trust I'll continue to do so until it's out. In addition to the mirror, the butcher paper specials are worth looking at - '99 Puy Ducasse for $45, Chateau Clairfont (2nd label of Prieure Lichine, Margaux) '00 for $30. As of late '99 Ridge Montebello for $69? That's below wholesale prices. Makes drinking out of the small glasses a little more tolerable. Any other steals out there? What is BDC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Crystal City Restaurant offers Perrier Jouet La Fleur, in the gift set with hand-painted glasses, for a below-retail $115. The glasses you get to take home. Go for the Champagne, stay for the . . . prime rib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 What is BDC? Bistro du Coin. On Connecticut above Dupont. A favorite hangout of grizzled restaurant veterans and other miscreants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithstg Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Went to BdC last eve. Sat at the bar. Noticed some new markings on the mirror. Meursault, Genevrieres, 1er cru, 2001, $49. Producer unlisted, but for $49, why not take a chance? I like white Burgundy a little, so I had at one. Turned out to be a fine decision. Not going to put this up against say Lafon, but damned tasty nonetheless. The chassagne 1er cru being offered was a little underwhelming, but grew agreeable as it warmed up a touch (had to have the second bottle as it was for research - '99 vintage, can't recall the producer). The Mearsault (Latour-Giraud was the producer) was pretty much the best $49 I've spent in a restaurant on chardonnay, and I trust I'll continue to do so until it's out. In addition to the mirror, the butcher paper specials are worth looking at - '99 Puy Ducasse for $45, Chateau Clairfont (2nd label of Prieure Lichine, Margaux) '00 for $30. As of late '99 Ridge Montebello for $69? That's below wholesale prices. Makes drinking out of the small glasses a little more tolerable. Any other steals out there? If $100 can ever be considered a "good deal", Kosta Brown Kanzler is available at Charlie Palmer Steak. Not a steal, but pretty fair considering how scarce it is in these parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I am not sure if they have any left, but Corduroy had the 1988 Krug for less than I paid at retail. Unfortunately, the glasses that they use do no justice to this wonderful Champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I think I'd probably drink that from their white wine glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I am not sure if they have any left, but Corduroy had the 1988 Krug for less than I paid at retail. Unfortunately, the glasses that they use do no justice to this wonderful Champagne. The sick bargains on Tom's list are almost too numerous to list (or remember). Grand Cru Burgundies, Second Growth Bordeauxes, back-vintage Heitz's--oh my! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 If $100 can ever be considered a "good deal", Kosta Brown Kanzler is available at Charlie Palmer Steak. Not a steal, but pretty fair considering how scarce it is in these parts... Dude, for a restaurant, and for that wine that is just about a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 metropolitan in annapolis has a great list with really fun wines at very reasonable prices. the prices change from reasonable to insanely low on sunday nights with thier 1/2 price wine night. if i recall correctly, mendocino also does 1/2 off on sunday nights. i am also a very big fan of thier list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithstg Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Dude, for a restaurant, and for that wine that is just about a steal.Agreed, but the $100 price point makes it irrelevant for some. Personally, I'm just glad to be on the KB list. CPS does have some good bargains if you take the time to look. Ditto the comments on Corduroy - Chef Power has put together a great list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 The other night, I wanted to drop some samples off at Corduroy and have a bite. I silently lamented that I wished I were there with a few others, in order to poach the list rather than drinking the (very good) wines by the glass (particularly that Sylvaner!). Sure enough, Pichon comes over and points out two other Rockweilers down the other end of the bar and the poaching began! The victims this particular evening were yet another bottle of the astonishing 2001 Riefle Riesling Steinert ($46) and a Lanny Lancaster, aged-for-your-pleasure special, 1999 Domaine Bachelet Gevrey-Chambertin Vielles Vignes ($53 or something similarly laughable). Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Agreed, but the $100 price point makes it irrelevant for some. Personally, I'm just glad to be on the KB list. CPS does have some good bargains if you take the time to look. Ditto the comments on Corduroy - Chef Power has put together a great list. Being on KB's list is a dream come true. I saw the Sonoma Coast PN selling for $99 in a wine store in DC a couple of months ago. What was it on release on the list, $27? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Being on KB's list is a dream come true. I saw the Sonoma Coast PN selling for $99 in a wine store in DC a couple of months ago. What was it on release on the list, $27?That's crazy! I am very glad I am on the KB list, too. But I regret that on e the first mailer I didn't buy anything (stupid stupid stupid). which has knocked me down a rung on the mailing list 'level'. Dang it. Still, I have some 4-Barrel too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 That's crazy! I am very glad I am on the KB list, too. But I regret that on e the first mailer I didn't buy anything (stupid stupid stupid). which has knocked me down a rung on the mailing list 'level'. Dang it. Still, I have some 4-Barrel too. 4 Barrel!!! Bring it to the next off-line. The heck with that, open it when I bring your WesMar to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 4 Barrel!!! Bring it to the next off-line. The heck with that, open it when I bring your WesMar to you. Got it when Scottj came to town to party with the Crü. heh heh heh But dude, it's not READY yet.By the way, for those of you looking for wine bargains when in Rehoboth Beach, DE, try Chez La Mer on Monday nights. All wines, yes ALL OF THEM, are 1/2 price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtymartini Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 While I can't say that $185 is a "price point" for most buyers, Corduroy is offering d'Yquem 1995 for just that. I do believe that maybe a record price for this ledgendary chte. I've been busy trying to convince Tom to do it by the glass ( then even us service indusrty types could afford a sip ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I can't name specifics, but the deal that Dino has from Sunday-Wednesday (all wines over $50 are 33% off) is the bargain of the year to my mind. I ate there with a friend and we had three really incredible bottles: Dalforno Valpolicella, Paolo Bea Montefalco Sagrantino Secco "Pagliaro" and one other wine (Dean, help me out here!) and we drank them for a song. That is reason enough to visit Dino before Thursdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 While I can't say that $185 is a "price point" for most buyers, Corduroy is offering d'Yquem 1995 for just that. I do believe that maybe a record price for this ledgendary chte. I've been busy trying to convince Tom to do it by the glass ( then even us service indusrty types could afford a sip ). Citronelle is serving the same d'Yquem by the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I can't name specifics, but the deal that Dino has from Sunday-Wednesday (all wines over $50 are 33% off) is the bargain of the year to my mind. I ate there with a friend and we had three really incredible bottles: Dalforno Valpolicella, Paolo Bea Montefalco Sagrantino Secco "Pagliaro" and one other wine (Dean, help me out here!) and we drank them for a song. That is reason enough to visit Dino before Thursdays. Wine Madness was scheduled to end Labor day. But we ahve decided to extend it on SUndays and Mondays only for the forseeable future. Joe I forgot the third wine! Dang.... must be getting older. Was is from Puglia? Sharazad from Milleuna maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collije Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Nice excuse to have dinner there on a Sunday night Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Half-Price Wine Nights Mendocino: Sunday Little Fountain: Wednesday Clyde's (Georgetown): Sunday Where else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Sonoma, like Mendocino, on Sunday, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Cafe Deluxe does half-price wine on Sunday. Olazzo in Bethesda does it on Monday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Doesn't Dino practice soemthing like this on Sundays or Mondays? I think on bottles $50 and over originally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakegwinn Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Cafe Deluxe does half-price wine on Sunday. Olazzo in Bethesda does it on Monday night. Deluxe is on Monday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Doesn't Dino practice soemthing like this on Sundays or Mondays? I think on bottles $50 and over originally. I should've mentioned Dino. It's 1/3 off bottles over $50 on Sun and Mon (and the wine prices are great at Dino to begin with). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital Icebox Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Iota on Monday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I should've mentioned Dino. It's 1/3 off bottles over $50 on Sun and Mon (and the wine prices are great at Dino to begin with).And Dean will recommend something excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Firefly on Saturday nights, but only if you are in the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Firefly on Saturday nights, but only if you are in the lounge. I dropped in with some friends, late on a Saturday night about a month ago, for a drink in the lounge, and was told that this was no longer going on. Maybe John can give us the scoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wabeck Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 I dropped in with some friends, late on a Saturday night about a month ago, for a drink in the lounge, and was told that this was no longer going on. Maybe John can give us the scoop. No mas. Was through Labor day weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plunk Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Bistro Lafayette in Old Town. Mondays, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMM Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Clyde's Tower Oaks and Clyde's Bethesda - Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 metropolitan in annapolis on sundays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Any deals out there my peoples? C'mon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMM Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Chef Geoff's restaurants - half price wine on Wednesday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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