Just a story:
So I recently popped open my 1er Cru Volnay (the "Oh my..." thread), and I was kind of bummed that it left my cellar Pinot-less. I was at the local city-owned liquor store to grab a couple bottles of wine for a party and I stopped by the French section. There was only one 1er Cru, a 2003, but I passed since I was really hoping to replace my 2002 since it was so good.
Anyway, I stroll over to the general pinot section, and right before my eyes if a 2004 St. Innocent Seven Springs Pinot. Now, I haven't been around the board for awhile, but I did remember that an earlier vintage of that wine was a big to-do. I grabbed a bottle and notice that there is only one more. I didn't know if it was any good, so I left the 2nd bottle.
When I got home, I hopped on the Internet to discover that 2004 is supposed to be a great year for Oregon, and that I was remembering correctly that St. Innocent Seven Springs it premium stuff. The thought of that second bottle is picking at me.
Long-story short, I drive back and buy the 2nd bottle, and then I drive to the sister store and buy the 2 bottles they had. I am now the proud owner of 4 bottles. I'm sure that I'll be glad I did it come 2012 or so.