The Auswine Forum

tarija wrote:

Hacker wrote:As a matter of interest, and not that I am in the market, but where do you get a lazy dozen of La Tache? I thought they were somewhat rationed out?

Bought and to be stored in UK.

That does make sense. Truly, half your luck! Very, very jealous.

Rose mount gsms 2010 x 6, Kay's 10 litre cask ( party wine), serafino shiraz x 4, Kay's port, Marius 2002 shiraz x 6 ( gift from mate) Oliver's hj reserve 2002 x 6 ( another gift) 6 x liandras Clarendon hills Shiraz 99 ( another gift ). Always lovely to go home to SA and replenish my stocks. Another 4 dozen eclectic wines on the way apparently. 2 dozen cleanskins from a major player in the vale that is going to be changing hands very soon.

Matt wrote:Mitolo M Line Shiraz 2011
Decent enough quaffer, even better I picked up 18 for $4.20 a pop!

Tried a bottle of it at about $9, wouldn't buy it again even at $4.20.

Lots and lots of Head wines. Red Shiraz / Red GSM / Old Vine Grenache / Riesling... First taste of Red Shiraz suggests I will be going back for more. I'm not a PR person for Alex, but maybe I should be!

simon1980

Has Anyone tried the Sporran 2011 by Torbreck?
Got an offer to buy some at around $40 a bottle. Not tasted it so keen to hear from those who have.

Kristanfoo wrote:Has Anyone tried the Sporran 2011 by Torbreck?
Got an offer to buy some at around $40 a bottle. Not tasted it so keen to hear from those who have.

Not sure, but I think this is an export wine that sometimes doesn't get shipped. I bought some 2007 a year ago or more for about $25. Very nice wine but didn't take any notes.

Some overseas action for me:
2 x 2004 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
2 x 2010 Montes Carménère Purple Angel

RENs, have you tried much of the Ygay? What a great wine. Nice purchase.

I'm having my first dabble at buying at Langtons, so wish me luck. We sold a shed load of our stuff through them about 7 years ago when we were living in the UK, but this is our first time as potential buyers. Hmmmmm....

Cheers, Travis.

Kristanfoo wrote:Has Anyone tried the Sporran 2011 by Torbreck?
Got an offer to buy some at around $40 a bottle. Not tasted it so keen to hear from those who have.

It's actually declassified fruit from their premium wines. I got a 6 pack of the '08 @ $25 but haven't actually tried one yet. I'm not buying many '11's unless I've tasted them first, except for the must buys to stay on lists etc. Having said that, the 2011's I've tried from Torbreck (the Fish and the Struie, both with declassified fruit as well) were both quite good. But @ $40 a bottle I'd be a little hesitant to be honest, unless reviewed by a trusted palate.


Cheers
Ian

TravisW wrote:RENs, have you tried much of the Ygay? What a great wine. Nice purchase.

I'm having my first dabble at buying at Langtons, so wish me luck. We sold a shed load of our stuff through them about 7 years ago when we were living in the UK, but this is our first time as potential buyers. Hmmmmm....

Cheers, Travis.

Hi Travis. I have not had it before. I was looking for some spanish wine because with a few exceptions all the spanish wines I've tried have been very good. So I went on a bit of a scouting mission and compared the local chain stores stock with cellar tracker reviews/tasting notes and this was one of the best at a reasonable price. It sounds like my slightly unorthodox wine selection process is looking pretty good. If you have any other recommendations for good quality spanish wine that will not send my credit card into cardiac arrest, I'd be grateful for some tips.

Quiet month, saving funds, and tax return time next month...saving up for the mailer season in Aug-Oct time.

6x 2010 Woodlands "heather Jean" Cabernet Sauvignon
3x 2010 Giaconda Chardonnay
3x 2010 Savaterre Chardonnay
6x 2010 Te Mata Coleraine

Out of the blocks at last.

From auction:
7 x Knappstein 1997 Hand Picked Clare Riesling
2 x Jeanaret 2002 Clare Cabernet
3 x Litterini 2006 Barossa Cabernet Shiraz
2 x Jamieson's Run 2001 Alexander Block Coonawarra Cabernet.

From the winery:
6 x Peter Lehmann 2009 Mentor Cabernet Shiraz Malbec
6 x Peter Lehmann 2012 Eden Valley Riesling

Carl

6 x 2009 Mcleay rd (declassified giaconda I think)
12 x 2010 tyrrells partisan mcvale Tempranillo.
6 x 02 Oliver's taranga Shiraz
7 x 97 lime cave maxwell Cabernet

chillwrx wrote:6 x 2009 Mcleay rd (declassified giaconda I think)
12 x 2010 tyrrells partisan mcvale Tempranillo.
6 x 02 Oliver's taranga Shiraz
7 x 97 lime cave maxwell Cabernet

Chillwrx
Can you let us know how the 02 Olivers is going when you get around to it.
Big fan of OT and tried many vintages but not the 02.

Ross

ross67 wrote:

chillwrx wrote:6 x 2009 Mcleay rd (declassified giaconda I think)
12 x 2010 tyrrells partisan mcvale Tempranillo.
6 x 02 Oliver's taranga Shiraz
7 x 97 lime cave maxwell Cabernet

Chillwrx
Can you let us know how the 02 Olivers is going when you get around to it.
Big fan of OT and tried many vintages but not the 02.

Ross

Looking forward to seeing them. We had a hj reserve 02 about 6 weeks ago ( 1 left ) and it was brilliant - still very fresh just teetering on some tertiary flavours showing their face. Always loved their standard Shiraz however and love their Grenache blends even more. And the staff at cellar door are fantastic.

3 x The Wine Society McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010 - $13.99 + freight
3 x Tomich Hill Chardonnay 2012 - $14.99 + freight
12 x Mike Press Shiraz 2012 - $150/doz. incl. freight.

Hi guys, first time poster but long time reader.

This month I went a bit mad:

1 x 2012 rockford black shiraz
6 x 2010 rockford basket press
6 x 2010 grant burge filsell shiraz
6 x 2010 grant burge coryton park cabernet
2 x 2002 grant burge meshach
1 x 2009 grant burge shadrach
6 x 2010 brokenwood quail
6 x 2009 brokenwood wade block 2 shiraz
1 x 2010 brokenwood shiraz
1 x 1998 majella cabernet
6 x 2004 majella cabernet
1 x 2004 bindi block 5 pinot
2 x 2010 the viper pinot
3 x 2006 yalumba signature
3 x 2008 yalumba signature
1 x 2002 yalumba reserve
1 x 1999 vasse felix shiraz
6 x 2010 thorn clarke william randell
6 x 2010 thorn clarke shotfire
1 x 2008 teusner rightous fg shiraz
6 x 2010 rusden ripper creek
6 x 2010 PHI pinot
12 x 2010 langmeil valley floor shiraz
3 x 2007 pewsey vale 'contours' riesling
6 x 2012 wilson polish hill rielsing
12 x 2011 fag ago hill pinot gris
1 x 2003 dom perignon
6 x nv pol roger

Really?

1996 yarra yering dry red number one magnum
1988 wynns John riddoch cab magnum
1991 wynns centenary magnum

Any recommendation on drinking windows?

...some more Rieslings:

6x Head 2013 Riesling
12x Xaviers Labarinth (Henty) Seppelt Riesling

Now, I know we don't normally talk about prices on here, but on this occasion...the Seppelt was $36 delivered. Clearly a decision was made to "get rid at any cost". I have tried one, and whilst it may not be the greatest wine ever, it is a pretty decent Riesling, with the age showing nicely. Slight bitterness on the finish detracts...

simon1980

Tyrrell's fanboy that I am:

2 x 2005 Tyrrell's Vat 6 Pinot Noir ($75 less member discount)
1 x 2005 Tyrrell's 4 Acres Shiraz ($150 less discount)
1 x 2005 Tyrrell's Vat 63 Chardonnay Semillon ($35 less discount)

Museum stock released for the long weekend - the 4 acres was astonishing. Complex, brooding, radiant crimson and purple colours in varying light. Plenty of leather, meat, earth etc. just a fantastic wine. The Vat 6 was in great shape, opened a bottle that night and it was right where it needs to be - will open the other within 3 months.

Kristanfoo wrote:Has Anyone tried the Sporran 2011 by Torbreck?
Got an offer to buy some at around $40 a bottle. Not tasted it so keen to hear from those who have.

bought some a year or so back - mystery wine around $30 but tried one and sent it back - didn't think it was worth it.

Bought 3 dozen Salitage chardys 2008/2009
A bottle of Penfolds RWT 2010
6 x 2009 Xanadu Cabernets
3 x Rockford BP's and 3 x Sparkling Shiraz

daz wrote:Really?

If this was directed at my post, yeah mate.

If not, apologies.

dan_smee wrote:1 x 2005 Tyrrell's 4 Acres Shiraz ($150 less discount)

eek.

AndrewCowley wrote:

dan_smee wrote:1 x 2005 Tyrrell's 4 Acres Shiraz ($150 less discount)

eek.

Yeah bit exy - best Hunter I've had though. I think Tyrrell's are starting to market this one as a rival to Graveyard. It seems to do much better on secondary markets than any of their other wines.

dan_smee wrote:Yeah bit exy - best Hunter I've had though. I think Tyrrell's are starting to market this one as a rival to Graveyard. It seems to do much better on secondary markets than any of their other wines.

If its anything like the 2004 I had a while back then you are in for a treat. It was one of the best reds I've had period. 12.9% alcohol which is amazing thesedays.

In general, how readily available is 4 Acres at the CD? Assuming they have it for sale at all, do they make you join the Private Bin club?

It's usually a private bin club purchase. it is pretty limited, so I'd imagine it doesn't make it past the members! The weekend's sale was a bit of a one off - they needed room in the museum, so they released a few cases to the cellar door - 05 Vat 6, 63 and 4 Acres - 04 Vat 8 - 02 Vat 18 (Belford Semillon). There was another too, but I've forgotten now.

Gday folks,

Cheeky little trip to Barossa, Mclaren Vale and Coonawarra recently ended up with these purchases!
1xTorbreck Woodcutters 2012
1xMurray St Mataro 2010
1xPeter Lehmann H+V Shiraz 2010
2xSamuels Gorge Shiraz 2011 (yum!!)
1xKatnook Shiraz + 1x Cab
1xYalumba Cigar 2011
1xCoriole Shiraz 2011
1xTurkey Flat SGM 2011
1xPirramimma Bush Vine Grenache 2010
1xWynns Gables Cab Shiraz 2010
1xMajella Cab 2010
1xBalnaves 'The Blend'
1xPertaringa Understudy
1xPertaringa Over the top
1xHugh Hamilton Black Ops

Cheers and Happy drinking!