In an email to allocation members, Scarecrow announced a new wine called M. Ètain for 2008. Is this a luxury cuvee, or a second wine? Probably the latter. The email describes:
“The portion of juice that wasn’t included in the final Scarecrow blend was so undeniably superb that we were inspired to bottle it...M. Étain 2008, a stunning Cabernet Sauvignon which charmingly displays a perfect balance between power and elegance.”
The email goes on to say that M. Ètain won’t necessarily be offered every year. To me, it sounds like a second wine, with limited availability.
Should you buy it?
Scarecrow is coming from a big success with its 2007 offering, but consider that 2008 was a difficult year for Napa. The 2008 Scarecrow has a Parker score of (92-94), the lowest of any Scarecrow, and the 2008 M. Ètain is still unrated -and unpriced. This year’s 2008 M. Ètain offering might be fun for collectors and consumers, but it is unlikely to be worthwhile for speculators. I expect the best juice went into the 2008 Scarecrow.
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I find it amusing to see so many people talk about the score of the '08 Scarecrow. Do scores really drive whether or not you purchase a wine? We've enjoyed every vintage of this wine going back to the inaugural release of the '03's and we'll be buying regardless. The critics opinions really don't matter to us when it comes to wines that are special to us.
Great question. The score shouldn't matter, if you just want to drink your allocation. But, for anyone who ever planned to sell their wines, then score is a factor.
Relative score is relevant for investing but in my case as a consumer and admirer of Ms Welch's wine, of less value. In the case of 2008 - the relative score for Scarecrow vs the other big bottles is relevant. But 10 years from now, folks may pay a lot for something really good from Napa 2008. While a couple of bottles in the cellar may end up putting my kids through school some day, most of it will be consumed happily. The oohs and ahhs at dinner parties from people who know wine is worth grabbing anything you can get, to say nothing of the personal enjoyment. Sometimes we introduce one of these in blind tastings...and the expressions on faces is really great to see. I fear nothing more than somehow being left off the mailing list for that little card from Scarecrow. I will be putting it in my will. Enjoy!
my invitation was for the 2009 vintage.
http://www.erobertparker.com/newSearch/th.aspx?th=171291&id=1&___z=ZrgR28AEohZShd6d0YU68C%2b%2b%2bTM%3d
the 2009 Scarecrow looks like potentially a great wine.
I just bought my full allocation of 6 bottles. YUM~
I just bought my 6 Bottle Allocation~ YUM
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