Below are examples of wine packages THE WINEFINDERS delivered to its members during 1997-1998. The cost of each package and the per bottle cost are shown along with the descriptions of the wines in each package. CLICK on the wine name to access the notes provided for each selection. (Shipping charges are not included in the totals since costs vary greatly depending on the size, weight and distance each package has to travel.)

12-bottle cases

Example 1 - Case cost $ 402.57/Per bottle cost $ 33.55

3 – bottles 1985 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley, Cabernet – Rated 94
3 – bottles 1985 Dom Chappellet Napa Valley Reserve, Cabernet – Rated 93
3 – bottles 1984 Burgess Napa Valley Vintage Select, Cabernet – Rated 93
3 – bottles 1986 Kenwood Sonoma Valley Artist Series, Cabernet – Rated 95

Example 2 - Case cost $ 554.75/Per bottle cost $ 46.23

2 – bottles 1986 Chateau Rausan-Segla Margaux, Bordeaux – Rated 96
2 – bottles 1986 Chateau L’Arrosee St. Emilion,Bordeaux – Rated 93
2 – bottles 1982 Chateau Haut-Marbuzet St. Estephe, Bordeaux – Rated 92
2 – bottles 1986 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Reserve, Cabernet – Rated 95
2 – bottles 1984 Ridge Santa Cruz Mtn. Monte Bello, Cabernet – Rated 97
2 – bottles 1987 Hess Collection Napa Valley, Cabernet – Rated 94

Example 3 - Case cost $ 646.92/Per bottle cost $ 53.91

3 – bottles 1982 Chateau Haut Batailley Pauillac, Bordeaux – Rated 92
3 – bottles 1983 Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc, Brodeaux – Rated 93
3 – bottles 1983 Chateau L’Evangile Pomerol, Brodeaux – Rated 92
3 – bottles 1978 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou St. Julien, Brodeaux – Rated 90

Example 4 - Case cost $ 824.36/Per bottle cost $ 68.70

4 – bottles 1986 Sterling Napa Valley Reserve, Cabernet – Rated 95
4 – bottles 1984 Caymus Napa Valley Special Select, Cabernet – Rated 98
4 – bottles 1979 Chateau Certan de May Pomerol, Bordeaux – Rated 92

Example 5 - Case cost $ 996.00/Per bottle cost $ 83.00
(Special Request)

6 – bottles 1985 Chateau Cos d’Estournel St. Estephe, Bordeaux – Rated 96
6 – bottles 1986 Caymus Napa Valley, Cabernet – Rated 94
6 – bottle cases

Example 1 - Case cost $ 221.40/Per bottle cost $ 36.90

2 – bottles 1985 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley, Cabernet – Rated 94
2 – bottles 1984 Burgess Napa Valley Vintage Select, Cabernet – Rated 93
1 – bottle 1985 Dom Chappellet Napa Valley Reserve, Cabernet – Rated 93
1 – bottle 1982 Chateau Haut Batailley Pauillac, Bordeaux – Rated 92

Example 2 - Case cost $ 258.60/Per bottle cost $ 43.10

2 – bottles 1986 Sterling Napa Valley Reserve, Cabernet – Rated 95
2 – bottles 1986 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Reserve, Cabernet – Rated 95
2 – bottles 1985 Kendall Jackson Cardinale, Cabernet – Rated 97

Example 3 - Case cost $ 285/Per bottle cost $ 47.50

3 – bottles 1983 Chateau Leoville Poyferre’ ST. Julien, Bordeaux – Rated 90
3 – bottles 1982 Chateau Meyney St. Estephe, Bordeaux – Rated 90

Example 4 - Case cost $ 372/Per bottle cost $ 62.00

6 – bottles 1985 Chateau La Conseillante Pomerol, Bordeaux – Rated 93
4 – bottle cases

Example 1 - Case cost $ 138.00/Per bottle cost $ 34.50

4 – bottles 1991 Beringer Howell Mountain Bancroft Ranch, Merlot – Rated 91

Example 2 - Case cost $ 164.20/Per bottle cost $ 41.05

2 – bottles 1986 Sterling Napa Valley Reserve, Cabernet – Rated 95
2 – bottles 1986 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Reserve, Cabernet – Rated 95

Example 3 - Case cost $ 180.60/Per bottle cost $ 45.15

2 – bottles 1989 Louis Jadot Meursault Perrieres, Burgundy – Rated 91
2 – bottles 1990 Louis Latour Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy – Rated 91

Example 4 - Case cost $ 255.16/Per bottle cost $ 63.79

2 – bottles 1986 Chateau L’Arrosee St. Emilion, Bordeaux – Rated 93
2 – bottles 1982 Chateau Talbot St. Julien, Bordeaux – Rated 95

Example 5 - Case cost $ 320.00/Per bottle cost $ 80.00

4 – bottles 1979 Chateau Certan de May Pomerol, Bordeaux – Rated 92

Example 6 - Case cost $ 441.00/Per bottle cost $ 110.25
(Special Request)

4 – bottles 1985 Chateau Cos d’Estournel St. Estephe, Bordeaux – Rated 96

Example 7 - Case cost $ 640.14/Per bottle cost $ 160.00
(Special Request)

4 – bottles 1987 Caymus Napa Valley Special Select, Cabernet – Rated 98