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Thought I would start one of these!

Great trip down to Mornington Peninsula - thanks all for your advice..

3 x 2013 Port Phillip 'Quartier' Arneis (Last year ever I believe and non wine drinking wife loved it!!!)
3 x 2010 Port Phillip 'Massale' Pinot Noir
1 x 2012 Bluestone Lane Pinot Meunier
1 x 2012 Red Hill Estate Pinot Noir
2 x 2013 Foxey's Hangout Pinot Noir
2 x 2012 Eldridge Estate PTG (Couldn't get at CD, found it a Cellar & Pantry on way home - good price too - Thanks Rory!!)

2 x MadFish Gold Turtle Cabernet Merlot 2012
2 x Shanahans The Old Dog Shiraz 2012
2 x Penfolds Grange 1998

3 x 2012 Shaw & Smith Shiraz

3 x 2013 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir

3 x 2012 Savaterre Pinot Noir

3 x 2012 Savaterre Shiraz

Oh and 6 x Dalwhinnie Shiraz

Well, so far

6 x 2013 Hoddles Creek Pinot Noir .... because I do every vintage, and sit back and wait to be amazed!

6 x 2013 Hoddles Creek Chardonnay .... because I do every vintage, and sit back and wait to be amazed!

3 Yelland and Papps Vin do Seto ... just because it is so damn delicious!

Bleasdale Generations Malbec 2012 ... for the cellar

2014 Head Wines Eden Valley Riesling ... as per the Yelland and Papps.

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6 x 2012 Graillot Syrah

Lenton Brae Cab Merlot 2012 x 12

$16 ea. Bargain...

2x Spinifex Bete Noir 2012
2x Blesdale Powder Monkey Malbec 2012
2x Bleasdale Generations Shiraz 2012

From our esteemed host

Also
Vasse Felix 2011 Cab Sav x3
Vasse Felix 2011 Cab Merlot x 3
Evans and Tate 2011 Cab Merlot x 6
The Riebke 2013 x 6
Xanadu Cab Sav 2011 x 2
Grayln Late Harvest Chardonnay 2013 and various ports.

sjw_11 wrote:2x Spinifex Bete Noir 2012
2x Blesdale Powder Monkey Malbec 2012
2x Bleasdale Generations Shiraz 2012

From our esteemed host

hmm

I like the sound of that, esteemed host!

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Just got a few more today:
6x Shingleback D Block Reserve Shiraz 2009
Turkey Flat Barossa Shiraz 2011
Seppelt Mt Ida 2004
Devils Corner Mt Amos Pinot 2012
2 x Chapel Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008
Clarendon Hills Astralis 2006 (for Ticklenow)
All reduced to half price at the local DM.
Wish I had more bucks - they had Arras Rose sparkling for $50 and some wonderful 18 year old single
malts
Couldn't help a return visit to grab a 2009 Wynns Michael and a magnum of Lanson Black Label, both at half price ($70/$60) or thereabouts.

Mr_Cervelo wrote:2 x MadFish Gold Turtle Cabernet Merlot 2012
2 x Shanahans The Old Dog Shiraz 2012
2 x Penfolds Grange 1998

1x Chris Ringland 1999
1x Penfolds Grange 1976
1 x Wendouree Shiraz 2000
1 x Wynns John Riddoch 1996

12 x 2012 Head 'The Blonde' Shiraz 375ml

So I can have a glass now and then while working at the mine camp due alcohol restrictions.

I'm on a self-imposed ban this month (unless of course I'm lucky enough to get offered anything from Wendouree)!

Hello Everyone, My name is Michael. I ve been following auswine forum for last few month. I hope to be part of this vibrant forum. Thanks ladies and gentlemen. Cheers

18 x Cliff Edge shiraz 2012

12 x Mentor Cabernet Blend Peter Lehmann 2010

One each of 2010, 2012 chalambar shiraz

1x witchmount 2010 shiraz ( opened last night, not enjoying this)

Naoussa Boutari 2009x 6

Naoussa grand reserve boutari x 2

Tabarrini Montefalco Sagrantino Campo Alla Cerqua 2007 x 1

wineforlife wrote:Hello Everyone, My name is Michael. I ve been following auswine forum for last few month. I hope to be part of this vibrant forum. Thanks ladies and gentlemen. Cheers

Naoussa Boutari 2009x 6

Naoussa grand reserve boutari x 2

Hi Michael, and welcome to the forum. Naoussa Boutari?? Thats a new one for me... Google tells me:

"Boutari Naoussa was the first bottled wine available in Greece (1879) and is the benchmark among Greece’s premium red wines. It has won many awards over the last 50 years both in Greece and internationally. It is also the #1 selling premium red wine from Greece worldwide."

Fascinating... have you had it before?

Hi Sam,
That was a fast reply
My sister lives in Greece. I had a chance to try few different greek wine while I was there. Naoussa Boutari was one of them. I think it is very sharp price for 2009. It sells for about 8 euro in Greece. Xinomavro grape suppose to be very ancient grape. Quite similar to Nebbiolo. It is good to drink for those who cannot quite pay for barolo. We tried grand reserve side by side, but standard cheaper Naoussa was the favorite one. Grand reserve seemed to be lacking fruit and stuffing. Sells for 13 dollar at dans, I think there is nothing to lose. It needs alittle bit of time to open up. This goes well with all sort of food. Should be good to drink for next 3 years. Dont expect Barolo then I think you will enjoy them too

2 x '12 Best's Thomson Family Shiraz

Paid sub $140 each...not the RRP price of $200 each.

1 x heartland directors cut shiraz 2012

1 x St Jakobi Shiraz Dutschke 2012

1 x il nebbio langhe pio cesare 2012

2010 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz x 3

2011 Brokenwood graceyard Shiraz x 1

2011 Brokenwood Mistress Shiraz x 2

another 2 dozen of wine at gavins warehouse somewhere.

Another 6 x 2010 St Henri

1 x Seppeltsfield DP63 Grand Muscat

1 x Romate Cardenal Cisneros PX

1 x 2001 Marques De Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva

1 x 2004 Marques De Murrieta Castillo Ygay Rioja Gran Reserva Especial

1 x 2008 Marques De Murrieta Rioja Reserva

1 x 2005 Marques de Riscal Baron De Chirel Rioja Reserva

Decided with some recent talk on Spanish wines on here recently, and coming in to stewy/meaty sort of comfort food weather, to grab a few and give them a go...plus it is definitely coming in to fortified weather.

No wine so far... just a lot of good whisky.

Mike Hawkins wrote:No wine so far... just a lot of good whisky.

As a long term malt lover, specifically an Islayphile, would be happy to hear what you got. I too have stayed away from any purchases, awaiting the Wendouree mailer and saving my pennies.

12 bottles of 2012 Metala...my addiction and 30 years of buying this label continues.

Cheers
Craig

phillisc wrote:12 bottles of 2012 Metala...my addiction and 30 years of buying this label continues.

Cheers
Craig

Did you try before buying Craig?

Please let us know what you think of the current vintage of this venerable label.' Can't say 30 years, but it has been a favourite for 20!

I don't think I tried a 2011, but I put away six of the 2010 which was a ripsnorter (oenological term) and true to form.

Cheers

Michael

Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Cellar Aged Semillon Case 2007
Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon Case 2007

Michael McNally wrote:

phillisc wrote:12 bottles of 2012 Metala...my addiction and 30 years of buying this label continues.

Cheers
Craig

Did you try before buying Craig?

Please let us know what you think of the current vintage of this venerable label.' Can't say 30 years, but it has been a favourite for 20!

I don't think I tried a 2011, but I put away six of the 2010 which was a ripsnorter (oenological term) and true to form.

Cheers

Michael

Michael, had a bottle last night.
All there loads of fruit, good structure, and really good mouth feel. May get another 12.
The ladies in the room thought it was most "moreish".
Picked it up for $12...think its worth the punt and no, did not try before purchase.

You are right, the 2010 is a very smart wine.

Cheers
Craig.

1 X Olivers Taranga 2010 HJ Reserve Shiraz
1 X Olivers Taranga 2011 Grenache.

Damn auctions are costing me a fortune

3 x 2010 Henschke Mt Edelstone
2 x 1999 Rockford BP
1 x 2004 Rockford BP
1 x 2005 Rockford BP
1 x 1998 Saltram No1

1 x 1996 Lakes Folly Cabernets Double Magnum
4 x 2013 Warrabilla Limited Release Parolas Shiraz
4 x 2013 Warrabilla Limited Release Parolas Cab Sauv
4 x 2013 Warrabilla Limited Release Parolas Durif
3 x 2013 Warrabilla Reserve Shiraz
3 x 2008 Warrabilla Reserve Shiraz
3 x 2010 Henschke Mt Edelstone
1 x 2005 Marques De Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva

Now the wait at the mailbox for the Wendouree mailer.....

smithys