October 2019 Purchases

[Ozzie W]

One bottle each of:

2012 Agrapart & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
2012 Agrapart & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Minéral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

[Mike Hawkins]

One bottle each of:

2012 Agrapart & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
2012 Agrapart & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Minéral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

Nice one! These used to be as cheap as chips at CD, but sadly the price has exploded globally in recent years.

[Ozzie W]

Another email offer. This time for the 2017 Terre Nere's. Resistance is futile!

2 x 2017 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana
2 x 2017 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Moganazzi
2 x 2017 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso San Lorenzo
2 x 2017 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo Spirito
1 x 2017 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo Il Quadro delle Rose
1 x 2017 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso PrePhylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino

[Rossco]

1 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Villero
2 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Rocche di Castiglione
1 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Parussi
2 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Ravera

[Ozzie W]

1 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Villero
2 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Rocche di Castiglione
1 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Parussi
2 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Ravera

Very smart buying!

[Rossco]

1 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Villero
2 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Rocche di Castiglione
1 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Parussi
2 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Ravera

Very smart buying!

I tried for more Rocche, but they were all out. I literally got the last 2 bottles

[sjw_11]

1 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Villero
2 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Rocche di Castiglione
1 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Parussi
2 x 2015 Sordo Barolo Ravera

Very smart buying!

I recently opened a Sordo Barolo Perno Riserva 2004 and Sordo Barolo Gabutti Riserva 2006 having not, I think, tried the producer before. The 2004 was corked and returned, the 2006 was good but a bit dense and simple for me, at least for the price.

I was about to order a few mixed bottles from my usual Italian online store and I can get the Parussi and the Rocche di Catiglione (albeit currently listed at 2013, not yet onto the 2015) for about AU$65 equivalent (don't be jealous!).

What is your thought on this producer? Should I give them a go, or do you feel their 2015's specifically are the ones to look for?

[Rossco]

I was about to order a few mixed bottles from my usual Italian online store and I can get the Parussi and the Rocche di Catiglione (albeit currently listed at 2013, not yet onto the 2015) for about AU$65 equivalent (don't be jealous!).

What is your thought on this producer? Should I give them a go, or do you feel their 2015's specifically are the ones to look for?

Yeah.... I'm jealous! We pay roughly double that here.

Havent had this producer before and bought it on the back of some really good reviews from someone (who I consider) to be an authority on Neb in Australia. I have found we have similar tastes so respect his thoughts a lot

[Ozzie W]

I recently opened a Sordo Barolo Perno Riserva 2004 and Sordo Barolo Gabutti Riserva 2006 having not, I think, tried the producer before. The 2004 was corked and returned, the 2006 was good but a bit dense and simple for me, at least for the price.

I was about to order a few mixed bottles from my usual Italian online store and I can get the Parussi and the Rocche di Catiglione (albeit currently listed at 2013, not yet onto the 2015) for about AU$65 equivalent (don't be jealous!).

What is your thought on this producer? Should I give them a go, or do you feel their 2015's specifically are the ones to look for?

I don't think Sordo has been available in Australia until recently, so it's not a producer that I've had an opportunity to cross paths with yet. Looks like 2014 was the first vintage imported here. If I had the room in my cellar, I wouldn't hesitate buying the 2015's based on the positive reviews from numerous trusted sources. 2013 was a great vintage too, so if you have access to them they're worth buying, especially for the price you can get them for.

[brodie]

3 x 2008 Dom Perignon (unable to resist the 20% off sale price).

Brodie

[Rossco]

Pretty much tapped out for the year. No room left in the cellar.
Any Future buys will be for immediate drinking and Xmas special wines

2 x 2012 Hillcrest Vineyard Premium Pinot Noir
3 x 2016 Hillcrest Vineyard Premium Cabernet Merlot
1 x 2016 Hillcrest Vineyard Premium Chardonnay
2 x 2015 La Ca' Nova Barbaresco Vigna Bric Mentina Montefico
2 x 2010 Rivella Serafino Barbaresco Montestefano

[JamieBahrain]

I recently opened a Sordo Barolo Perno Riserva 2004 and Sordo Barolo Gabutti Riserva 2006 having not, I think, tried the producer before. The 2004 was corked and returned, the 2006 was good but a bit dense and simple for me, at least for the price.

I was about to order a few mixed bottles from my usual Italian online store and I can get the Parussi and the Rocche di Catiglione (albeit currently listed at 2013, not yet onto the 2015) for about AU$65 equivalent (don't be jealous!).

What is your thought on this producer? Should I give them a go, or do you feel their 2015's specifically are the ones to look for?

I don't think Sordo has been available in Australia until recently, so it's not a producer that I've had an opportunity to cross paths with yet. Looks like 2014 was the first vintage imported here. If I had the room in my cellar, I wouldn't hesitate buying the 2015's based on the positive reviews from numerous trusted sources. 2013 was a great vintage too, so if you have access to them they're worth buying, especially for the price you can get them for.

Sordo has, like many others in the region, improved out of site. Nearby Brovia similar and adjustments at neighbouring Azelia an example too. Sordo have been cheap for a reason. They are now under the radar with dramatic improvements and a string of amazing vintages .

I drove past their cellar door three times yesterday. Shame not to have made an appointment but I was concentrating on Monforte- getting many jibes from Barbaresco friends over this .

Don’t mix up Sordo and Sobrero. Again nearby - these guys need a little more work .

[crusty2]

2016 Sassicaia

[FredericoWines]

2016 Bordeaux:

1x Montrose
3x Leoville Barton
3x Calon Segur

[mjs]

6 x Wynn’s 2016 O’Deas single vineyard Cabernet from a liquor chain that seemed to get the price wrong

[phillisc]

6 x Wynn’s 2016 O’Deas single vineyard Cabernet from a liquor chain that seemed to get the price wrong

+2, happy to have a dozen of these.

Cheers Craig

[Wayno]

6 x Oakridge original vineyard cab 2017
6 x Spinifex Syrah 2018
6 x Coldstream Hills reserve Shiraz 2015

[Hacker]

6 x Rockford BP 2016
6 x Scarborough The Obsessive Chardonnay 2017
12 x Brancott Marlborough Chardonnay 2017

[Mike Hawkins]

3 x 2012 Pierre Peters Les Chetillons... wanted more but it’s getting harder to find

[AndrewCowley]

6 x Wynn’s 2016 O’Deas single vineyard Cabernet from a liquor chain that seemed to get the price wrong

Crazy price. I got 3.

[Mahmoud Ali]

6 x Wynn’s 2016 O’Deas single vineyard Cabernet from a liquor chain that seemed to get the price wrong

Crazy price. I got 3.

Define crazy price.

[phillisc]

6 x Wynn’s 2016 O’Deas single vineyard Cabernet from a liquor chain that seemed to get the price wrong

Crazy price. I got 3.

Define crazy price.

55% off the $80 RRP or 49% of the street price of $70. Pretty good in anyone's language...should be more of it, particularly in light of how we are systemically ripped off in this country

Cheers Craig.

[Mahmoud Ali]

Crazy price. I got 3.

Define crazy price.

55% off the $80 RRP or 49% of the street price of $70. Pretty good in anyone's language...should be more of it, particularly in light of how we are systemically ripped off in this country.

Well done Craig, half price on a bottle of wine is always a treat, especially so on a premium wine. It allows the luxury of buying multiples.

Apropos the thread on New Year's Resolutions and the amount of wine I already have, I am trying to limit myself to wines on sale or on clearance. This year it was a $11 Bordeaux (admittedly a second wine), a Barolo for $21, and a Cote-Rotie for $27 a bottle.

Chears ................ Mahmoud.

[Mahmoud Ali]

By the way, is the O'Dea a new single vineyard wine? I've not heard of it before and $70 to $80 used to be the John Riddoch price.

[phillisc]

By the way, is the O'Dea a new single vineyard wine? I've not heard of it before and $70 to $80 used to be the John Riddoch price.

Yes continues the single vineyard line...first multiple cabernet blend and only non straight cabernet sauvignon since the 04?Johnson's Block which was Cab/Shiraz blend.
Guess it's a point of difference, as a wine which may be viewed as an up market BL or a watered down JR a multi blend is nice change.
Yes remember the days of $70 JR and days where it was much less. It's a battle now to get a price near $100.
Cheers Craig

[Scotty vino]

1 x 2017 Crabtree Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 2017 Crabtree NV Grand Muscat
1 x 2018 Crabtree Watervale Riesling
1 x 2015 Grosset Piccadilly Chardonnay
1 x 1999 Grosset Gaia
1 x 2002 Grosset Pinot Noir
1 x 2019 Grosset Alea Riesling
3 x 2002 Grosset Sémillon SB
3 x 2017 Mount Horrocks Cabernet Sauvignon
3 x 2019 Mount Horrocks Watervale Riesling
3 x 2018 Mount Horrocks Sémillon
2 x 2018 Skillogalee Riesling
12 x 2018 Wines by KT Vermentino

O'night in the CV. So much good vino kicking around up there.
Great time of the year to visit. Crank a fire kick back.
Wishing had more time to visit a few more CD's and more room in the boot.
Could've easily doubled my purchase total but chose to relax on the pillage and plunder/FOMO front and take a breath or two.
All CD's were great and had quite a few laughs. Grosset as per usual go above and beyond and I can't say enough good things.

[phillisc]

6 2016 Wynns Michael Shiraz

Cheers Craig

[Ozzie W]

Some Burgs from an auction tonight. Reserve prices were surprisingly low with little bidding competition. Won a lot more than I was expecting.

2004 Bouchard Père et Fils Chambertin-Clos de Bèze
2010 Marchand and Burch Gevrey-Chambertin
2011 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus
2011 J. Confuron-Cotetidot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots
2014 Domaine Château De La Tour Clos Vougeot
2014 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Clos Vougeot
2015 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus
2015 Bouchard Père et Fils Corton-Le Corton

[Rossco]

Some Burgs from an auction tonight. Reserve prices were surprisingly low with little bidding competition. Won a lot more than I was expecting.

2004 Bouchard Père et Fils Chambertin-Clos de Bèze
2010 Marchand and Burch Gevrey-Chambertin
2011 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus
2011 J. Confuron-Cotetidot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots
2014 Domaine Château De La Tour Clos Vougeot
2014 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Clos Vougeot
2015 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus
2015 Bouchard Père et Fils Corton-Le Corton

Wow OZ, some great wines there!

1 x 2004 Chateau Leoville-Barton
1 x 2003 Chateau Pontet-Canet
3 x 2017 L.A.S. Vino Albino Pinot Rose'
1 x 2017 Tonic Grenache
1 x 2017 Tonic Mataro
Plus a few cheeky Italians

[Ian S]

restock of old favourites from a local quirky wine shop
- Bulles de Minieres (sparkling Cab Franc and a brilliant but serious picnic wine) & ? Château de Minière Bourgueil Vignes Centenaires
- 2011 Monchoff Kabinett (can't recall the vineyard)
- 2003 Ch Lamartine Cuvee expression (half - another try at a wine I didn't like as much as the basic cuvee, but let's see if it or I have changed)
- 2011 Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine Clos du Four
- ? cuatro pasos bierzo