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a couple more:

6 x Teusner Riebke Shiraz 06
6 x Olivers Taranga Shiraz 06

cheers
Seddo

6x Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2006
2 x Samuels Gorge Shiraz 2006
2 x Samuels Gorge Grenache 2006
2 x Josef Chromy Pepik Pinot Noir 2007
selected Grand Cru Chablis

Among other things

A case of Pewsey Vale Riesling (an annual purchase)
6 x Tahbilk Marsanne (likewise)
5 Cullen Chardonnay 2006
1 Cullen DM 06 - Daryl - why are you seeking out 05's, but not 06's? I'm curious.

12 x Mike Press 2006 Cabernet. Not as good as I was expecting but got better with breathing. Shouldimprove with a couple of years

6 x Vasse Felix 2005 MR Cabernet. Really really good. Tried at my father's wake and was the standout in a top bunch.

6 x Stonehaven Rat and Bull Cab/Shiraz. Not tasted. Good TN's so what the heck

3 x Rosemount 1996 Show Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet. From auction on spec.

12 x Leasingham 2006 Bastion Clare Valley Shiraz cleanskin. $30 from auction. Good QPR.

12 x Stonehaven Tawny Port . Sexy bottle from auction and labelled at stupid $35. Good quality port.

6 x Leconfield 2005 Cabernet. Real standout and a great return to form from this house that had lost its way for a decade or so.


Various other odds and sods from auctions however am restricted by SWMBO so have to sell to self fund. Good prices received so generally happy.

Chuck

Waiters Friend wrote:1 Cullen DM 06 - Daryl - why are you seeking out 05's, but not 06's? I'm curious.

While not green as such it is very lean and arguably should not be under the DM label methinks. Will be interesting to see how it develops and no doubt will prove me wrong. No hesitation about the 05 though. Giddy-up!

cheers

Carl

griff wrote:

Waiters Friend wrote:1 Cullen DM 06 - Daryl - why are you seeking out 05's, but not 06's? I'm curious.

While not green as such it is very lean and arguably should not be under the DM label methinks. Will be interesting to see how it develops and no doubt will prove me wrong. No hesitation about the 05 though. Giddy-up!

cheers

Carl

Thanks Carl - that's interesting, especially your comment about declassification, as Cullen also offer their declassified Cab Merlot at around $40 (as compared to $105 for the DM). Is this a common viewpoint from those that have tried it?

seddo wrote:a couple more:

6 x Teusner Riebke Shiraz 06
6 x Olivers Taranga Shiraz 06

cheers
Seddo

Nice!

Waiters Friend wrote:1 Cullen DM 06 - Daryl - why are you seeking out 05's, but not 06's? I'm curious.

The 2006 vintage in Margaret River is reported to have been very cool, so much so that apparently some of the fruit struggled to achieve physiological ripeness. Early TNs of the DM 06 report undesirable green characters that aren't seen in warmer vintages.

Cheers

daz

Daryl Douglas wrote:

seddo wrote:a couple more:

6 x Teusner Riebke Shiraz 06
6 x Olivers Taranga Shiraz 06

cheers
Seddo

Nice!

Daz
hugh fan of Teusner wines, I have tried 3 out of the 4 commercially available at the local chain store and they are all brillant - the only one I have not tried is the Joshua - will have to give it a try soon
cheers
Seddo

seddo wrote:

Daryl Douglas wrote:

seddo wrote:a couple more:

6 x Teusner Riebke Shiraz 06
6 x Olivers Taranga Shiraz 06

cheers
Seddo

Nice!

Daz
hugh fan of Teusner wines, I have tried 3 out of the 4 commercially available at the local chain store and they are all brillant - the only one I have not tried is the Joshua - will have to give it a try soon
cheers
Seddo

Agreed that Teusner are the goods. Having said that, I rate the Joshua and Avatar in a dfferent league to the Riebke. They are silkier at least.

I was lucky to get some Old Adam 2004 and some other interesting stuff......

12 Bremerton Old Adam Shiraz 2004
1 Fromm La Strada Malbec Reserve 1999
2 Fromm La Strada Syrah Reserve 1999
2 Fromm La Strada Sangiovese / Montepulciano 1998
1 DRC Romanee St. Vivant 1998
1 Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 1988
1 Chateaux Margaux 1980
1 CDP Clos des Papes 2004 (Double Magnum)
1 Calissano Barolo 1978
1 Renato Ratti Barolo 1970
2 Conterno Fantino Mon Pra 1991
1 Amarone La Maschera Nera 2003
1 Fratelli Speri Recioto 1997
1 Campillo Gran Reserva 1981

Cheers and happy drinking.

Additionally,

2x 2004 Rousseau Chambertain
2x 2004 Rousseau Clos St Jacques
2x 1996 Chateau Pichon Lalande

Quiet month so far ...

12 x Crawford River Riesling 2001
5 x Peter Lehmann Eight Songs Shiraz 2002
2 x Rockford Basket Press 1998

Boyeah wrote:6x2006 Clonakilla S/V
12X2006 De Lisio Qtr Deck
6x 2007 Gemtree U/cut shz
2X2006 Murray St,grnnock shz
2x2006 Dutschke Gods Hill Rd shz
4x2005 Kilikanoon Prodigal Grenache
2x2007 " " Reserve Riesling
3xNV Bundaleer Spk shz
3x2006 Vincognila shz
3x2006 Lunar shz
2x2005 Lawson Morton's clare shz
2x2007 Mollydooker Boxer
2x2007 " " Blue eyed boy
2x2006 Kay Bros Blk 6
6x2006 Kay Bros Grenache
3x2006 Kay Bros Cuthbert C/Sauv
1x2004 Kay Bros Cabernet

Perhaps some Kay Bros 2006 Basket Press Shz
This is for the time being of Sep.

Cheers
Boyeah

In addition to the above also bought 6x 96 Lanson Gold Champagne
Boyeah

I have not bought anything. I have decided to drink some of what Ive got.

Waiters Friend wrote:

griff wrote:

Waiters Friend wrote:1 Cullen DM 06 - Daryl - why are you seeking out 05's, but not 06's? I'm curious.

While not green as such it is very lean and arguably should not be under the DM label methinks. Will be interesting to see how it develops and no doubt will prove me wrong. No hesitation about the 05 though. Giddy-up!

cheers

Carl

Thanks Carl - that's interesting, especially your comment about declassification, as Cullen also offer their declassified Cab Merlot at around $40 (as compared to $105 for the DM). Is this a common viewpoint from those that have tried it?

It's a decent wine the 06 Cullen DM ..but nowhere near $105. This opinion from a sample bottle tried over three days. I've not met a Cabernet based 06 MR red that I'd buy.
GW

A few 04 JJ Prum Graacher Himmelrich Auslese at a good price
Some mixed fortifieds, a PX sherry and a couple of ports
And sipping on an 03 Niepoort LBV right now - tasty.

Gary W wrote:

Waiters Friend wrote:

griff wrote:

Waiters Friend wrote:1 Cullen DM 06 - Daryl - why are you seeking out 05's, but not 06's? I'm curious.

While not green as such it is very lean and arguably should not be under the DM label methinks. Will be interesting to see how it develops and no doubt will prove me wrong. No hesitation about the 05 though. Giddy-up!

cheers

Carl

Thanks Carl - that's interesting, especially your comment about declassification, as Cullen also offer their declassified Cab Merlot at around $40 (as compared to $105 for the DM). Is this a common viewpoint from those that have tried it?

It's a decent wine the 06 Cullen DM ..but nowhere near $105. This opinion from a sample bottle tried over three days. I've not met a Cabernet based 06 MR red that I'd buy.
GW

(Bold bit) Precisely. There are some credible efforts for the vintage, but why would you buy them when there are so many good 2004 and 2005 MR Cabs still around and 2007 possibly very good as well?

Red Bigot wrote:

Gary W wrote:

Waiters Friend wrote:

griff wrote:

Waiters Friend wrote:1 Cullen DM 06 - Daryl - why are you seeking out 05's, but not 06's? I'm curious.

While not green as such it is very lean and arguably should not be under the DM label methinks. Will be interesting to see how it develops and no doubt will prove me wrong. No hesitation about the 05 though. Giddy-up!

cheers

Carl

Thanks Carl - that's interesting, especially your comment about declassification, as Cullen also offer their declassified Cab Merlot at around $40 (as compared to $105 for the DM). Is this a common viewpoint from those that have tried it?

It's a decent wine the 06 Cullen DM ..but nowhere near $105. This opinion from a sample bottle tried over three days. I've not met a Cabernet based 06 MR red that I'd buy.
GW

(Bold bit) Precisely. There are some credible efforts for the vintage, but why would you buy them when there are so many good 2004 and 2005 MR Cabs still around and 2007 possibly very good as well?

And word is 2008 is shaping up very nicely for reds as well

cheers

Carl

Slipped in x3 bottles of Brand's Laira "Blockers" Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 into this months budget