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I am confirmed as well guys.

Will be bringing a champagne as well, to celebrate easter

cheers

hey guys,

haven't been on the forum for a while, but i will be interested as well

I would go for 83, 86, 90, 91 and 95

Cheers
Andy

5 cases of mix Bordeaux 2009 : - Chateau La Croix de Beaucaillou - Chateau Gloria - Chateau Potensac - Chateau Gazin - Chateau Haut Bailly - Chateau Pichon Lalande - Chateau Sociando Mallet - Chateau Montrose - Chateau Pontet Canet - Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou - Chateau Lynch Bages And now to play Te...

Hi Andy and quertt, Thanks for your replies. What I meant was the following scenario: Traveling back from Europe my wife and I could bring back to Australia 2x3 bottles of wine which equates to 4.5 liters assuming standard bottle size of 0.75 l. The bottles would travel of course in our main luggag...

Hi Andy, Normally, I only bring in 2 dozen, would love to bring more, but I always transit in Singapore. Which is a hassle Very good point. I'd like t bring back some wine from my next trip to Europe but I will probably stay a few days in Singapore on my way back. Lets say I have 6 bottles (me and ...

be prepared to pay around 49% on top of the receipt, the first 3 bottles tax free scenario doesn't apply as a whole. Cheers Andy I bring in 60+ bottles twice a year, and sadly, that 49% is the rate they charge... Instead of picking up luggage, your trolley is full of 5 cases of wines, like your sty...

[quote="maybs"]Thanks for the further input guys. I was looking at the Belle Epoque Andy, which I personally really like, but it just doesn't have the same cachet amongst the uninitiated as the DP Can't agree with you more. I hope you have/ will source out some Belle Epoque for the cellar ...

For a white I would certainly run with the 2004 LEAS Chardonnay as well. Should be available thru auction, depending on your timing. Or perhaps Pierro - virtually as good. Hoddles Creek, maybe hard to find. another + 1 on the LEAS, even better if you can source magnum, provenance is important Bottl...

At the moment I am looking at starting with 2004 Dom Perignon as the champagne, because, well, it is readily available and will impress people. However, in terms of recognisable labels at around $200 or under, I also see Veuve, Lanson, Moet, Bollinger la grand amee, Louis Roederer and Laurent Perri...

Keep the receipt and declare it at custom, if your friend is lucky, he will be let through without a glance. If not, be prepared to pay around 49% on top of the receipt, the first 3 bottles tax free scenario doesn't apply as a whole. So my advice, always buy wines that is worthwhile, and even after ...

Taylors Port 2009 x 12 halves

Cheers

Hey Andrew,

love the idea of wines behind locked bars ... guess they are not getting paroled any time soon for good behaviour

Hey Timnit,

I assume when you said cabinet, will be as in wine cabinet/fridge. If this is the case, just keep the paper wrap, easier to store and less space taken by the
box itself.

If only a normal cabinet and you have the space, keep the box and all, easier to identify later on

Cheers

More Champagnes

- 3 magnums of Pol Roger SWC 1998

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Has anyone else started receiving emails from retailers offering pre-sale on the upcoming Icon Releases? The 2010 St Henri seems to be getting some strong reviews including 100 points from Andrew Caillard MW. It's been offered at $85/bottle - what are your thoughts on the price point? At that price...

I meant the 2010 vintage of 171

I would suggest looking at Brand's Laira as well Cheers Andy[/quote] Agree. Brand Laira will have a bit more acidity and while it still is very Coonawarra, it doesn't lose itself in the typical Coonawarra Cab style... Haha..Andy is my palate buddy...[/quote] Cheers, there should be an emoticon with ...

Checked out the website for the first time this afternoon, and within few minutes I closed the window...

Vintage brut Mike... Tasted it at the recent off lines, and loved it .[/quote]

I enjoyed it as much as the BdB, whereas most rate the BdB as superior[/quote]

Totally agree with you on this Mike

Hacker wrote:2010 St Hugo Coonawarra Cab Sav
2010 Majella Cab Sav
Also looking to buy some 2010 Wynns JR but not yet purchased. Any other good Coonawarra Cab Savs to put away?

I would suggest looking at Brand's Laira as well

Cheers
Andy

I think for the 2013 vintage, regardless of the EP price, it would be better to wait for the wines to hit the retail shelves, unless you are keeping a vertical on Lafite and such... Then buy a bottle or two to try, before taking the plunge. I my self will be staying away from the vintage, or bordeau...

6 x 2007 Pierre Peters Les Chetillons. I actually wanted to skip this vintage, but given the likely demand for the 2008 next year, buying previous vintages may stand me in good stead to get some. I will be doing the same thing as well... Things we do for great champers At least the '07 can be enjoy...

Mike Hawkins wrote:

Andy.L wrote:Just picked up 2 magnums of Pol Roger 2002, destined for a long slumber

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Andy

Which one Andy?

Vintage brut Mike... Tasted it at the recent off lines, and loved it .

Just picked up 2 magnums of Pol Roger 2002, destined for a long slumber

Cheers
Andy

Hi Mike, the CDC is going deep into the cellar, joining her other sisters

Any thoughts on Salon S 2002? Been getting offers...

Cheers
Andy

Oh the '02 I brought was Gimmonet Fleuron. As for cabernet, don't forget Lakes Folly, Voyager Estate, Yarra Yering. And of course there is BORDEAUX as well For Pinot, have a look at By Farr Sangreal, Bindi, Mount Mary or otherwise BURGUNDY (stick with village and 1er cru, in my opinion, easier on th...

Hi Scott, totally agree with Mike and Tim re : Champagne. Just a thought, a NV such as Taittinger ,Laurent Perrier is good champers after few years in cellar, while you are waiting on the Vintage to come around. Also, you may want to look into growers champagne as well such as Larmandier, Gimmonet ,...

Mike Hawkins wrote:I almost went a month, but wended up buying another case of the 2004 Taittinger Comtes BdB

Can totally relate, although I went for nearly 3 months with no purchases at all then BOOM

- case of Krug 2000

- case of 2004 Taittinger Cdc as well

Cheers
Andy

Hey guys, thanks for a great night. Great line of wines and company. For another glass, I would love the 2 champers followed by Block 5. Honourable mention to the Chianti for fleshing out so well as the night goes on and the Kumeu Chardy *time to source some of this, and after 3 months no spending, ...