October what are you buying?

[Craig(NZ)]

And a case of Monteith’s Raddler – I love this beer and it’s great over summer.

yeah all the girls drink it over here too

[Michael R]

4x 2008 Penfolds Cellar Reserve Pinot Noir (couldn't resist @ $35 per bottle)

[bacchaebabe]

And a case of Monteith’s Raddler – I love this beer and it’s great over summer.

yeah all the girls drink it over here too

Whatever!

[calm]

At the Champagne tasting went a bit wild. I can only be thankful that my girlfriend does not read these posts!

6*NV Moet
6* NV Laurent Perrier
6*NV Piper Heidsieck
2*02 Veuve Clicquot
4*07 Seppelt Silverband Sparkling Shiraz
2*07 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
1*09 Kalleske Clarrys (taster)
12*cleanskin dry white (for cooking – sometimes I even put it in the food)
And a case of Monteith’s Raddler – I love this beer and it’s great over summer.

Should be right for champagne for summer now.

Let us know how the Clarrys goes down. Eyed that one myself.

[monghead]

I've been naughty...

2x 2004 Guigal La Landonne
4x 1996 Chateau Pichon Lalande (halves)
1x 1996 Chateau Margaux
1x 1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
1x 1982 Chateau Leoville Las Casses
2x 2004 DRC Richebourg
1x 2004 G Roumier Bonnes Mares
1x 2004 Dujac Bonnes Mares
1x 2004 Rousseau Chambertin
2x 2004 Domaine Leroy Bourgogne
4x 2004 Hillcrest Premium Pinot Noir
3x 2009 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier
3x 2010 Clonakilla Riesling
4x 2010 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling
4x 2010 Grosset Watervale Riesling
4x 2010 Clos Clare Riesling
2x 2007 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
2x 2007 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
2x 2007 Joh Jos Prum Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese

Monghead.

[jafa]

I've been naughty...

2x 2004 Guigal La Landonne
4x 1996 Chateau Pichon Lalande (halves)
1x 1996 Chateau Margaux
1x 1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
1x 1982 Chateau Leoville Las Casses
2x 2004 DRC Richebourg
1x 2004 G Roumier Bonnes Mares
1x 2004 Dujac Bonnes Mares
1x 2004 Rousseau Chambertin
2x 2004 Domaine Leroy Bourgogne
4x 2004 Hillcrest Premium Pinot Noir
3x 2009 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier
3x 2010 Clonakilla Riesling
4x 2010 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling
4x 2010 Grosset Watervale Riesling
4x 2010 Clos Clare Riesling
2x 2007 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
2x 2007 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
2x 2007 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese

Monghead.

Yes. Very naughty. Nice selection however. Have you tried any 04 red burg? I recall there being talk of wines damaged by
MOTG (matter other than grapes), namely ladybird infestation, causing issues with some producers for this vintage.

cheers jafa.

[monghead]

I've been naughty...

2x 2004 Guigal La Landonne
4x 1996 Chateau Pichon Lalande (halves)
1x 1996 Chateau Margaux
1x 1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
1x 1982 Chateau Leoville Las Casses
2x 2004 DRC Richebourg
1x 2004 G Roumier Bonnes Mares
1x 2004 Dujac Bonnes Mares
1x 2004 Rousseau Chambertin
2x 2004 Domaine Leroy Bourgogne
4x 2004 Hillcrest Premium Pinot Noir
3x 2009 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier
3x 2010 Clonakilla Riesling
4x 2010 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling
4x 2010 Grosset Watervale Riesling
4x 2010 Clos Clare Riesling
2x 2007 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
2x 2007 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
2x 2007 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese

Monghead.

Yes. Very naughty. Nice selection however. Have you tried any 04 red burg? I recall there being talk of wines damaged by
MOTG (matter other than grapes), namely ladybird infestation, causing issues with some producers for this vintage.

cheers jafa.

jafa,

I was also cautious re this vintage. However, from what I have heard, the top producers seemed to produce good to very good (though not stunning) wines, and with their prices being so much more affordable than the surrounding vintages, it has been hard to resist.

I recently tasted the '04 Rousseau Chambertin, and thought it was exceptional.

2004 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin

This is a real testament that a great producer can transcend vintage generalisations, to create a fantastic wine in a difficult year. I saw none of the “green-ness” that is supposed to afflict this vintage. Generously fruity, compellingly gamey, and intriguingly spicy, it was able to express sheer power, yet demonstrate supple silky tenderness. With age, I can only imagine additional depth and nuance to tantalise... Extremely Good.

Cheers,

Monghead.

[pizzler]

(6) 2007 Nugnes Falerno del Massico Riserva Caleno
(1) 1996 Billecart-Salmon Champagne Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon
(3) 2006 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscana IGT
(3) 2000 Tokaj Hétszőlő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos
(3) 2005 Château Rieussec
(6) 2009 Château Puech-Haut Coteaux du Languedoc Saint-Drézéry Cuvée Prestige
(1) 2002 Bollinger Champagne Grande Année Rosé
(3) 2004 Vilmart Champagne Grand Cellier d'Or 1er Cru
(12) 2006 Browne Family Vineyards Cabernet
(6) 2002 Camille Savès Champagne Brut Millésimé Grand Cru
(1) N.V. Seppelt Muscat GR113 Rare Rutherglen Muscat