This month, about 800 lucky individuals were given the opportunity to buy 3-bottle cases of Futo, the new cult-wannabe from CA, for merely $600. Yes it costs too much. A good friend of mine, who has been on the Sreaming Eagle allocation list (and others) since inception, confided in me that "almost none of these wines are worth what you pay for them."
I bought it, because the speculator in me thinks that this wine is a good bet - to rise in value. The wine has not been reviewed yet, so the true market price is anyone's guess. But how bad does it have to be to stay at $200? The makers of Futo, Abreu and Aubert, both have impressive track records - and they have experience making wine together. Consider their last joint venture, Sloan, had a 92+ (RP) for their premier vintage (2000) today's price: $255. Now, I need to assess what are the odds that Futo (2005) can beat 92+? The winemakers have 5 years more experience than when they made Slaon, and the vineyard is next to Harlan. It could be a bust, but I'm in.
I bought it, because the speculator in me thinks that this wine is a good bet - to rise in value. The wine has not been reviewed yet, so the true market price is anyone's guess. But how bad does it have to be to stay at $200? The makers of Futo, Abreu and Aubert, both have impressive track records - and they have experience making wine together. Consider their last joint venture, Sloan, had a 92+ (RP) for their premier vintage (2000) today's price: $255. Now, I need to assess what are the odds that Futo (2005) can beat 92+? The winemakers have 5 years more experience than when they made Slaon, and the vineyard is next to Harlan. It could be a bust, but I'm in.
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Check out the new Spectator- Futo 2005 rated a 96
This month, about 800 lucky individuals were given the opportunity to buy 3-bottle cases of Futo, the new cult-wannabe from CA, for merely $600. Cheap wine online
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