November - What have you been buying ?

[daz]

Holy ####, je ne c'est quoi, tout les vins francais, espanol et italienne!

Enjoy them all, hopefully.

daz

Daz you put that so much more eloquently than the words I had in mind. I intend to make my way to Switzerland next year for the sole purpose of saying "hi" to Redwine ..... and his cellar.

For me, just a couple of magnums of Clos des Papes 07 for my baby girl and some Leeuwin Art Series Chard 05 for my wee boy, all birthyear wines.

Admirable reasons for such purchases

Cheers

daz

[bacchaebabe]

It must be the time of year but this has got to stop.

3* 09 Grosset Polish Hill Rielsing
3* 09 Grosset Watervale Riesing
6* 04 Leasingham Magnus Sparkling Shiraz
6* 08 De Bortoli Gulf Station Pinot Noir

[rens]

3 x 2006 Yalumba The Menzies

[GRB]

It must be the time of year but this has got to stop.

3* 09 Grosset Polish Hill Rielsing
3* 09 Grosset Watervale Riesing
6* 04 Leasingham Magnus Sparkling Shiraz
6* 08 De Bortoli Gulf Station Pinot Noir

Be interested in what you think of the Magnus when you get a chance to crack a bottle?

Thanks

Glen

[monghead]

Now in Bordeaux, but noticing that the prices offerred here do not give you much of an advantage after conversions compared to Australia, even with the Tax savings. However, provenance in good wines stores will be better (many claim ex-chateau for older vintages), and there is certainly greater availability for the icon stuff including highly sought after vintages eg 2005.

For me though, only one thing has cought my eye so far...

3x 1986 Chateau Leoville Las Casses- Still the best red wine I have ever enjoyed to this day. Could not resist when spotted in great condition (ex-chateau) for under 300 Euro each.

Cheers,

Monghead.

[griff]

I suspect you may need to buy a bigger suitcase Monghead!

cheers

Carl

[redwine]

Now in Bordeaux, but noticing that the prices offerred here do not give you much of an advantage after conversions compared to Australia, even with the Tax savings. However, provenance in good wines stores will be better (many claim ex-chateau for older vintages), and there is certainly greater availability for the icon stuff including highly sought after vintages eg 2005.

For me though, only one thing has cought my eye so far...

3x 1986 Chateau Leoville Las Casses- Still the best red wine I have ever enjoyed to this day. Could not resist when spotted in great condition (ex-chateau) for under 300 Euro each.

Cheers,

Monghead.

Monghead

If you are somewhere near Switzerland, try to buy the wine there. It is usally even cheaper than in the countries were the wine is produced.

Cheers and enjoy your trip.

[Gavin Trott]

It must be the time of year but this has got to stop.

3* 09 Grosset Polish Hill Rielsing
3* 09 Grosset Watervale Riesing
6* 04 Leasingham Magnus Sparkling Shiraz
6* 08 De Bortoli Gulf Station Pinot Noir

Kris

You won't regret the two Grossets! Best for some little time, I think!

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[pizzler]

(2) 2002 H. Billiot Champagne Brut
(2) N.V. Henri Billiot Fils Champagne Reserve
(4) 2002 A. R. Lenoble Champagne Brut Rosé
(6) 1998 Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs
(12) 2007 Domaine de Saint Siffrein Châteauneuf-du-Pape
(3 mags) 2007 Domaine de Saint Siffrein Châteauneuf-du-Pape
(3) 2006 Tatiarra Shiraz Pressings Caravan of Dreams
(4) 2005 Craiglee Shiraz
(2) 2007 Quinta do Portal Porto Vintage
(3) 2008 Reinhold Haart Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese

[monghead]

I suspect you may need to buy a bigger suitcase Monghead!

cheers

Carl

Ha,

That's where catching up with relatives travelling through the same country comes in handy (and they are a family of 6!)...

So the bulk of my purchases here should land into my cellar a week after I'm back in sydney.

Cheers,

Monghead.

[monghead]

Now in Bordeaux, but noticing that the prices offerred here do not give you much of an advantage after conversions compared to Australia, even with the Tax savings. However, provenance in good wines stores will be better (many claim ex-chateau for older vintages), and there is certainly greater availability for the icon stuff including highly sought after vintages eg 2005.

For me though, only one thing has cought my eye so far...

3x 1986 Chateau Leoville Las Casses- Still the best red wine I have ever enjoyed to this day. Could not resist when spotted in great condition (ex-chateau) for under 300 Euro each.

Cheers,

Monghead.

Monghead

If you are somewhere near Switzerland, try to buy the wine there. It is usally even cheaper than in the countries were the wine is produced.

Cheers and enjoy your trip.

Yeah, I've noticed that the topwines are actually cheaper in the UK...

Let alone the US, HK, Singapore (and NZ) .....

Anyways...

Monghead.

[TiggerK]

Been bad this past month or so..... fun though!

6 x Mac Forbes Woori Yallock PInot Noir 2008
Mac Forbes Gruyere PInot Noir 2008
Mac Forbes Coldstream PInot Noir 2008
4 x Henri Billiot Cuvee Julie NV (1 enjoyed at recent tasting group - yum yum - thanks Gavin!)
2 x Henri Billiot Cuvee Millesime 2002
2 x Hewitson Old Garden Mourvedre 2007
2 x Cullen Mangan 2007
8 x Pol Roger 1998 (1 enjoyed at recent tasting group - super yum)
Mumm NV
Pol Roger NV
3 x Dopff Cremant d'Alsace (excellent value cheap French bubbly IMHO)
Annies Lane Coppertrail Shiraz 2005
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Hunter Shiraz 2006
Meerea Park Hell Hole Hunter Shiraz 2007
Capercaillie The Clan 2007
Capercaillie Dessert Gewurtztraminer 2008
Tyrrells Stevens Semillon 2005
Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon 2002
Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon 1998
Krug Grande Cuvee (enjoyed at recent tasting group - definitely yum but not $250 yum, 3 x Pol 1998 instead thanks)

My wine fridges runneth over, had to resort to under the house backup storage area..... Must stop buying and start drinking!

Cheers everyone
TiggerK

[hungus]

1X 2004 Bin389
6 Innocent bystander Pinot 2008
6 Innocent bystander Sangiovese-Merlot 2006

[Mike Hawkins]

Now in Bordeaux, but noticing that the prices offerred here do not give you much of an advantage after conversions compared to Australia, even with the Tax savings. However, provenance in good wines stores will be better (many claim ex-chateau for older vintages), and there is certainly greater availability for the icon stuff including highly sought after vintages eg 2005.

For me though, only one thing has cought my eye so far...

3x 1986 Chateau Leoville Las Casses- Still the best red wine I have ever enjoyed to this day. Could not resist when spotted in great condition (ex-chateau) for under 300 Euro each.

Cheers,

Monghead.

That 86 LLC is a great wine indeed (not just a tannin mouthwash like many from the vintage). I think the 2000 is on track to be at least as good, if not better.

[Mike Hawkins]

I just bought yet another 6 pack of the 2005 Penfolds Cellar Reserve Cabernet Shiraz. I really think this will be an awesome wine come 2025.

Cheers

Mike

[fatdoi]

1x 2001 Torbreck Descendant
1x 2001 Torbreck The Factor
3x 2003 Noon Eclipse
3x 2008 Noon Eclipse
2x 2006 Dr. Loosen Riesling Auslese
1x Paul Anheuser Riesling Spatlese

[Boyeah]

The temp is hot, so as the price of Champagnes stocking up for the summer
Veuve Clicquot Y.label NV Champagne x6
" " Vintage 2002 " x3
Bollinger Special Cuvee NV " " x6
Drappier Grande Champagne x3
Heidsieck Monopole NV Champagne x6
Louis Roderer NV Champagne x6
Perhaps more champagne this evening
Cheers
Boyeah

[Matt]

6 x Flametree 2008 shiraz. awesome stuff for $22.95 ea

[daz]

Grant Burge Boonaburra Export Chardonnay 2007(12) - failed US sale apparently, @ $5/btl will be interesting to compare to Sacred Hill Chard 08 but I don't hold any great expectations for it, GB isn't a noted producer of cheap chards.

[via collins]

4 x 2008 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir
2 x 2007 Blue Poles Allouran
2 x 2006 Pittnauer Blaufrankisch

Preparing for the next winter, and pretending this heat ain't happening.

[cuttlefish]

I got my six-pack of the Anderson 2000 Sparkling Shiraz. It's probably a little funkier than the 1999 release, and I'll keep my eye on whether the bretty aspect of it ever starts to dominate. Currently it's showing a little, and some cola sweet fruit elements. Quite grippy too.

[monghead]

Spending spree behind me,

I think I've got a mixed bag of pinots (MacForbes and Hoddles) coming from Gavin- perhaps when the temperature in Sydney descends...

Monghead.

[TiggerK]

Ha! As per my post a minute ago, I suspect you'll enjoy the Mac Forbes...

Although you have just been to Burgundy...

Cheers
TiggerK

[bacchaebabe]

Wandered into the local barn on Saturday to pick up some cheap Verse 1 and came away with all this. I think only once have I managed to walk out of that shop without spending at least $600.

Case of pure blonde - keeps me skinny
6 * 08 or 09 Grant Burge Moscato - this goes too quickly in our place with the recent weather.
12 * 07 Brookland Valley Verse 1 Cab Merlot - this stuff is a bargain, will age well and is very good buying. I already have a six pack.
6 * 08 or 09 Cloudy Bay Savignon Blanc - another bargain
3 * NV Piper Heidsieck - I need more champagne - not - but couldn't resist - they were obviously price matching another chain.
3 * 04 Wynns Cab Sav - for some reason I missed out on the vintage at release. They only had 3 bottles or I would have got more.
2 * 08 or 09 Evans & Tate Pink moscato - as above
3 * 09 Cleanskin Dolcetto & Syrah - another quaffer.

Gawd, how does a bunch of cheap quaffers add up to over $600??? And I wasn't even paying attention to vintage.

[griff]

6 * 08 or 09 Grant Burge Moscato - this goes too quickly in our place with the recent weather.
2 * 08 or 09 Evans & Tate Pink moscato - as above

The Grant Burge is popular at our place. I should procure the Evans & Tate for the Moscato expert at home to take a look at. She really likes the 09 Two Hands (even I did) but it is quite pricy at the rate they get knocked back!

cheers

Carl

[bacchaebabe]

6 * 08 or 09 Grant Burge Moscato - this goes too quickly in our place with the recent weather.
2 * 08 or 09 Evans & Tate Pink moscato - as above

The Grant Burge is popular at our place. I should procure the Evans & Tate for the Moscato expert at home to take a look at. She really likes the 09 Two Hands (even I did) but it is quite pricy at the rate they get knocked back!

cheers

Carl

The Evans & Tate is a little cheaper than the Grant Burge. Bottle not quite as impressive but nice clear bottle which shows off the pink and is topped by a silver crown seal. Looks a quite smart package and is a nice clean style to boot. Good for glugging.

[gpk]

A few that I probably didn't need but couldn't resist.

12 x Bin 389 1996
6 x Grange 1996 ($280 Aussie in Aberdeen Scotland....to good to ignore)
8 x Noon 2008 Eclipse
4 x Noon Solaire

cheers

Gerry

[monghead]

A few that I probably didn't need but couldn't resist.

12 x Bin 389 1996
6 x Grange 1996 ($280 Aussie in Aberdeen Scotland....to good to ignore)
8 x Noon 2008 Eclipse
4 x Noon Solaire

cheers

Gerry

Wow, that is a great price for the Grange.

[gpk]

A few that I probably didn't need but couldn't resist.

12 x Bin 389 1996
6 x Grange 1996 ($280 Aussie in Aberdeen Scotland....to good to ignore)
8 x Noon 2008 Eclipse
4 x Noon Solaire

cheers

Gerry

Wow, that is a great price for the Grange.

I was very lucky to pick it up at 135 pounds a bottle with a 10% discount, price has now gone up to 220 pounds with 20% discount for a doz buy. Also noticed 2004 grange in Heathrow at 160 pounds a bottle. I left this for another trip, did not want to push my luck with Aussie customs with 6 bottles in my luggage. Pretty sad to see the hefty mark up with WET and other charges that fosters put on the home turf!!! cheers Gerry

[pizzler]

(2) 2002 H. Billiot Champagne Brut
(2) N.V. Henri Billiot Fils Champagne Reserve
(4) 2002 A. R. Lenoble Champagne Brut Rosé
(6) 1998 Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs
(12) 2007 Domaine de Saint Siffrein Châteauneuf-du-Pape
(3 mags) 2007 Domaine de Saint Siffrein Châteauneuf-du-Pape
(3) 2006 Tatiarra Shiraz Pressings Caravan of Dreams
(4) 2005 Craiglee Shiraz
(2) 2007 Quinta do Portal Porto Vintage
(3) 2008 Reinhold Haart Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese

And it continues...

(3) 1999 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières
(1) 2000 Chateau Dereszla Tokaji Aszú Essencia
(2) 2005 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero P.S. (Pagos Seleccionados)
(3) 2007 Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon
(1 375) 2007 Alois Kracher Welschriesling TBA #7 Zwischen den Seen
(1 375) 2007 Alois Kracher Welschriesling TBA #11 Zwischen den Seen
(1 375) 2007 Alois Kracher Chardonnay TBA #10 Nouvelle Vague
(3 375) 2007 Alois Kracher Scheurebe TBA #9 Zwischen den Seen
(3) 2007 Quinta do Vale Meão Porto
(3) 2007 Niepoort Porto
(3 375) 2007 Quinta do Noval Porto
(1) 1998 Scarpantoni Shiraz Block 3
(1) 1998 Richmond Grove Riesling Watervale
(1) 2000 Quinta do Noval Porto
(2) 1997 Pierre-Bise Coteaux du Layon-Beaulieu Les Rouannieres
(1) 1991 Mount Ida Shiraz
(1) 1993 Lake's Folly Chardonnay
(1) N.V. Chambers Rosewood Muscat Special
(3) N.V. Chambers Rosewood Muscadelle Special Gold

Note to self: STAY AWAY FROM WINE SALES!!!