August 2010 - what have you been buying?

[daz]

1st of the month and I couldn't resist a 2nd 6pk of Rosabrook cab 07, a very good medium-bodied quaffer that was $2/btl cheaper than the 1st 6pk.

[graham]

6 2005 Peter Lehman Stonewell shiraz

[JamieBahrain]

Cases of the following from UK summer sales-

2007 Côtes du Rhône, Les Cranilles, Les Vins De Vienne

2006 Riesling, Achleiten Smaragd, Weingut Prager

2004 Champagne J.L. Vergnon, Brut

2007 Sancerre, André Dezat

2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine de la Charbonniere

And I am hoping to get Rockford SVS wines this week!

[calm]

2 x Teusner Riebke Shiraz 2008
2 x Kangarilla Road Cab 2008
2 x Glaetzer Wallace 2008 Shiraz Viognier
2 x O'Leary Walker 2008 McLaren Vale Shiraz

[GrahamB]

2 x Teusner Riebke Shiraz 2008
2 x Kangarilla Road Cab 2008
2 x Glaetzer Wallace 2008 Shiraz Viognier
2 x O'Leary Walker 2008 McLaren Vale Shiraz

Was the Wallace a Shiraz Grenache by chance?

[daz]

3 Barwang Cab 08 (because I haven't tried it yet)
2 Barwang Shiraz 08 (because I really enjoyed the several bottles I've already had)

Planning to put 2 of each away for a few years or so.

Cheers

daz

[redwine]

I went with the very old ones this month...... (some of them in very good condition):

1 x Lindemans Pyrus 1990

1 x Chateau Pavie Macquin 1922
1 x Chateau Siran 1922
1 x Chateau Siran 1923
1 x Chateau La Tour Angelus 1923
1 x Chateau Croute Malard 1924
1 x Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1969 (Magnum)
1 x Chateau Cheval Blanc 1993
2 x Domaine Damoy Chambertin 1959
1 x A. de Sylou Corton Clos du Roi 1942
2 x A. de Sylou Corton Clos du Roi 1943
1 x Clos des Lambrays 1945
1 x Clos des Lambrays 1946
1 x Charles Noellat Clos Vougeot 1966
1 x Charles Noellat Richebourg 1974
1 x DRC Romanee St. Vivant 1973
1 x Comtes Lafon Meursault Genevrieres 1975
1 x Jacques Prieur Montrachet 1996

1 x Valpantena Amarone 1971
1 x Bertani Amarone 1971
1 x Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 1987

2 x Weingut Diefenhardt Rauenthaler Rothenberg Riesling Beerenauslese 1971

1 x Ernst Triebaumer Blaufraenkisch Mariental 2007 (Magnum)

1 x Vintage Port 1923 (Winery not readable anymore)

Cheers and happy drinking.

[Teisto]

3 x Clonakilla 2008 Syrah
4 x Clonakilla 2008 O'Riada Shiraz
3 x Helm 2007 Cabernet
3 x Helm 2006 Premium Cabernet
3 x Helm 2009 Premium Riesling
3 x Helm 2010 Classic Dry Riesling

[Brucer]

Been busy this week.

12 x 08 Torbreck Woodcutters shiraz
12 x 09 Thomas Braeside Hunter semillon
12 x 05 Heritage Rosscos shiraz
12 x 08 Dogridge The Pup shiraz
6 x 02 Galah Sparkling shiraz
12 x 08 Kalleske Eduard shiraz
12 x 08 Pirathon shiraz
18 x 08 mixed Wendouree
6 x 06 O'Leary Walker Claire shiraz

[calm]

2 x Teusner Riebke Shiraz 2008
2 x Kangarilla Road Cab 2008
2 x Glaetzer Wallace 2008 Shiraz Viognier
2 x O'Leary Walker 2008 McLaren Vale Shiraz

Was the Wallace a Shiraz Grenache by chance?

Yes sorry Graham. Trying to rip off a post a little too quickly, have you tried it?

[GrahamB]

Did try it a couple of weeks back. Thought it a bit cooked from the 2008 heatwave. What did you think?

Love the 08 O'Leary Walker though.

Graham

[daz]

Can't remember the vintage of O'Leary Walker I've tried but it was bloody nice, sounds as if the 08 is too

[calm]

Haven't tried either as yet, just purchased some to stick away on reputation. Maybe give the Wallace some time.

Did happen to try the Forest Hill Great Southern Cab 2007 last week which is certainly worth getting if you can. Managed to stick 3 bottles of that away. Can't find anymore 07 but there is some 06 locally which is apparently ok also.

Cellar almost full.

[Tristram Shandy]

2006 Old Faithful Sandhill Grenache
2006 Old Faithful Northern Exposure Grenache
2006 Charles Melton Richelieu Grenache
2006 Cirillo 1850 Grenache
2007 Yelland & Papps Grenache
2008 Ochota Barrels Grenache (new find!)
2006 Glaymond El Abuelo Grenache
2008 Rusden Driftsand Grenache Shiraz

I'm in a bit of a rut. But its a delicious rut.

[GrahamB]

Can't remember the vintage of O'Leary Walker I've tried but it was bloody nice, sounds as if the 08 is too

I have consumed all vintages since 02 in quantity. Never had one less than good. Talented winemakers at OLW who deliver.

[Luke W]

6 x 2004 Murdock Cabernet sauvignon

[calm]

2 x Teusner 09 Joshua's
2 x Sons of Eden Kennedy 2008
3 x Dandelion 'Lionheart of the Barossa' Shiraz (2008)

Cellar now full

[Chuck]

A quiet start to the month:

12 x Rosemount 2007 Show Reserve Traditional. A cabernet blend with the name taken from the old Rycroft (McLaren Vale) winery bought by Rosemount many years ago.
6 x Rosemount 2008 Show Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet. A welcome return to form for this wine after years of underdelivering.
1 x 2004 Reschke Bos Coonawarra Cabernet
2 x Yalumba Galway Pipe Tawny Port (old bottling)

Chuck

[monghead]

I thought it was alot better than the 2007.....

6x 2008 Wynns Cabernet Sauvignon

Cheers,

Monghead.

[daz]

Can't remember the vintage of O'Leary Walker I've tried but it was bloody nice, sounds as if the 08 is too

I have consumed all vintages since 02 in quantity. Never had one less than good. Talented winemakers at OLW who deliver.

I've also in the past enjoyed a few bottles of Blue Cutting Road cab/merl.

[Craig(NZ)]

Weekend totally off running, back into it next week!

2008 Julicher Pinot Noir. Never fails to impress, this $35 wine always has and continues to drink like a $70 Pinot Noir. Fantastic balance between fruit and structure, super creamy texture and deep set black fruit.

2009 Doctors Riesling. just plain yum, lights up every taste bud. exhlerating

[pc79]

A nice few days up in the Hunter resulted in a few purchases (in between golf games).

Day 1 included a trip to De Iuliis, Tyrrells, Tintilla Estate, Brokenwood and the Small winemakers centre.
Grabbed the below
De Iuliis - 2x 2009 Semillon and 1x 2006 Ltd Release Shiraz
Tintilla - 2x 2005 Reserve Shiraz, 1x 2005 Patriach Shiraz, 1x Semillon Cognac Sweet, 1x 2003 Reserve Shiraz, 1x Sprizannte Lizzie
Tyrrells - 3x 2009 4 Acres, 3x 2009 Johnnos, 2x 2009 Old Patch, 3x 2009 Vat1 Semillon
Really loved the 2008 Indigo Shiraz from Brokenwood, but decided (mrs dk'd) against.

Day 2 - Mt Pleasant, Mistletoe, Boutique Wine Centre, Pokolbin Estate
1x 2009 Mistletoe Verdelho
1x 2007 Meerea Park Alexander Munro
1x 2007 Meerea Park Hell Hole Shiraz

[calm]

Can't remember the vintage of O'Leary Walker I've tried but it was bloody nice, sounds as if the 08 is too

I have consumed all vintages since 02 in quantity. Never had one less than good. Talented winemakers at OLW who deliver.

I've also in the past enjoyed a few bottles of Blue Cutting Road cab/merl.

That's good to hear daz. I grabbed a bottle last week whilst browsing out of interest, will note to try over next couple of weeks.

[Craig(NZ)]

Ok I have a candidate for buy of the month. Can anyone beat this?

[via collins]

I'd be happy to award you with Buy of the Year Craig, nothing will beat that.

One only I assume?

cheers,

[Craig(NZ)]

One I think. I couldnt believe my eyes, i was up to the counter and out before the planets moved. Might have to go back for another look tomorrow, see what else is cheap.

[TiggerK]

Yes I left one for you Craig, snapped up the other dozen at lunchtime.

OMG. WTF. ETC.....

[Craig(NZ)]

went back for another look today. really a shop with not much in it, mostly rubbish but did get

02 Puriri Hills Reserve $15.00
08 Craggy Range Sophia $16.99

so was worth the small diversion on the way home for another look

[Mahmoud Ali]

Craig, purchase of the month indeed. Want to trade for a Langmeil Freedom?

It's always fun to walk away with deals like that though I am a bit gun-shy about posting them.

Cheers...............Mahmoud.

[Chuck]

Nothing at all this week. Not good.