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2017 Frankland Estate Poison Hill Rizza
MV 6pk Frankland Estate Olmo's
19/20 Medhurst Estate Chard
I'm back drinking some Barossa kit again not sure what is happening.

Thanks - I promise not to promote cleanskins

Bit quiet on purchases this year but: 2016 Loosen Barry Walhalla Riesling 2019 DR LOOSEN Erdener Treppchen GG Old Vines Riesling-Dry, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer - same vineyard as above but whatever 2018 CHATEAU COUTET 1er cru classe, Sauternes-Barsac 2021 RIESLINGFREAK No.2 Polish Hill River Riesling, Clare ...

Think their auction business and their shop / brokerage are quite separate. The wine is stored in different locations, and will be picked / packed separately I believe, even if it ends up on the same truck. If buying at Auction, I've taken advantage of leaving stock with them for a while until I ac...

hmmmm... slow year wine wise with not many tastings/dinners on but.. Best bubbles ; 1999 Taitinger Comtes BdB Riesling: 2010 Prophets Rock, Central Otago/ 1999 Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Josephschofer Spatlese Chardonnay: 2008 Kumeu River Hunting Hill Rose: 2020 Sorrenberg Pinot: 2011 Prieure Roch L...

still massively overstocked but:
1 x Bollinger PN VZ 15
12 x 2018 Wynn's Black Label cabernet
6 x Wynn's Black label Shiraz

need to make more space to buy the 2019 Kumeu River wines...... apparently best ever.

2017 Soul Growers Persistence Grenache - hands down, prettiest Grenache I've ever had!

Hunter wrote:Thanks cleanskin. - i normally grab a few H.B.
- what was the pape clement like ?

Good, but will take a long time to integrate.

My money is on Pauillac.

Hunter wrote:6x Chateau Haut bailly
6x Chateau Canon
12x Chateau Senejac

Haven't tried the second two but you won't be disappointed with The Haut-Bailly! The Haut-Bailly II was very good as well.

Craig(NZ) wrote:

cleanskinlover wrote:Looks to be a very rich ripe year.

Yes. I decided to shop left bank only

Generally a good call.

Laroque, Belair Monange were very good.

Looks to be a very rich ripe year.

9 x 2016 DR BURKLIN-WOLF Wachenheimer Goldbachel PC Riesling, Pfalz
6 x 2019 HODDLES CREEK Estate Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley
2 x 2019 Te Mata Estate Gamay

Haha. We shall agree to disagree on disagreement. Interesting that you have never had a bad one and others have struggled to find a good one. The only reason an Australian pinot noir should not sell for over $750 a bottle is if wine drinkers consistently find the product faulty. Interestingly, I po...

I've never understood what all the fuss is about with this producer. I don't think I've ever had a good one. They're one of the few Aussie producers of Pinot Noir that manage a traditional Burgundian style IMO (wild, savoury-fruited, elegant and with suave tannin texture). If by faulty, people here...

yeah, saw that. It was a great pick up at $18 each in six's.

2018 Keller Trocken - for some short term cellaring $44 AUD
2018 Grosset Polish Hill for some medium to long term cellaring $55 AUD six pack price ( still too much really )

Friday Night - enjoyed a bottle of 1999 Reichgraf Von Kesselstatt Josephshofer Spatlese Riesling. 8% alc and the cork was near perfect!
Saturday Night - 2018 Te Mata Elston Chardonnay - delicious now, can't figure how long it could cellar for.

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12 x 2018 Te Mata Estate 'Elston' Chardonnay - best vintage to date

more half-bottles.

I just can't (shouldn't) drink a full bottle anymore.

I don't have the wedge for DRC ( tried it twice and yes, it's good). My buying is under $200 with a $50-100 sweet spot. I thought this year was interesting with a big come back from the Big Boy wineries! I haven't bought Penfolds in nearly a decade. 1st Place - 2017 Soul Growers Persistance Grenache...

12 x 2017 Soul Growers Persistence Grenache - very elegant style

Yeah why not, I'd be interested. Old school tasting. Maybe keep it casual and hit up Via Napoli or something. Is that the Via Napoli that is basically on top of Bardwall Park Train Station? If so I can confirm these are some of the best Pizza's I've ever had. I would definitely go Via Napoli with a...

Interesting! I haven't been a fan of Penny's for sometime and lashed out a bought a case of the St Henri 2016 after tasting. I thought the 311 tasted like it was a barrel selection that didn't make the cut for Yattarna (quite delicious). Agreed the scores are silly.

Tried the 2017 Standish release in the weekend and was really impressed. Whilst the Lamella had a little eucalyptus in the back it was very dark and generous. The The Standish and Relic were outstanding as usual but the Schubert Theorem was a dark, gorgeous thing and my pick of the lot!

3 x 2017 Bass Phillip 17K Backyard Pinot Noir - so good, I need to track down some 2013's of these.

6 x 2017 POWELL AND SON Riesling, Eden Valley
6 x 2016 WEINGUT CLEMENS BUSCH, Riesling Trocken Vom Grauen Schiefer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

This is the 'Estate' model and not the premium Block series. Deep purple in colour. The nose shows a little menthol, blackcurrant and mulberry, along with some spicy cedary oak. Palate is medium to full bodied, and quite flavourful, especially the fruits - lots of dark berries - and some mocha. Tan...

The other thing I've heard is some wines have a high alcohol percentage...so I'm a tad wary it could a vintage whereby some wines never come around with the fruit fading before they mature nicely. I'm a believer that the best Bordeaux is usually sub 13.5% Having said all of this, I know I'll end up...

Just out of interest CSL...if I was ever in the position to buy Bordeaux..Coonawarra and Yarra Valley will have to do for now. What would it cost to buy one of each from your above list? Cheers Craig Probably your soul and the respect of your peers! :D Very good :lol: , suspect that my house and ma...