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Are there any reviews floating around for the '12 BP and '13 RR?

A half bottle of Rockford Rifle Range 2012.. So good... My stash of halves are whittling down far too rapidly, but this is fantastic

Couple of birthday drinks. 2004 Cullen Diana Madeline - still a touch of vanilla o the nose with dark berries. Tannins still present but mellows through the mouth. First one of these and quite enjoyed it. Still has a few years ahead of it IMO. 2010 Rockford Basket Press - I have quite a few of these...

A few more to round out the month

6 x 2013 Seppelts Chalambar
4 x 2012 Wynns Black Label Cab
2 x 2010 Produttori del Barbaresco

6 x 2013 Marq Malbec

I know of a few experiences but maybe not appropriate for this forum hahah...

I checked if Gavin stocks these (he doesn't), and was wondering if anyone has seen these anywhere in Adelaide? Would like to pick up a couple without the freight costs if possible..

1992 Rockford Homeblock Cabernet (Magnum) Picked this up at auction about 12 months ago so was a bit worried it may have been a dud. Cut the top off and the cork looked pristine from the top. Unfortunately, it broke in half as I pulled it out but the second half came out no worries.. Not a skerick o...

2009 Kellermeister Wild Witch - After I managed to lift the worlds heaviest bottle, this was consumed with an awesome lasagne.. Lots of black fruit and surprisingly mellow for a young Barossa Shiraz. I am sure the last one I had was a bit more gutsy, so this may be starting to develop a little quick...

A quick overnighter in the Barossa filled the shopping cart... 2 x 2013 Torbreck "Fish's" Shairaz 1 x 2012 Torbreck "The Struie" 1 x 2012 Massena Howling Dog Durif 1 x 2012 Grant Burge 1887 Shiraz 1 x 2011 Rockford Basket Press 6 x 2012 Rockford Rifle Range (375ml) 1 x 2014 Rockf...

It was Kellermeister.. Their premium wine is the Wild Witch.. Reading the story, they don't seem too perturbed by the loss calling it an "old" chardonnay vintage...

Day 2 of a 2011 Marius Simpatico and OMG, this is amazing! Massive dark fruit on the nose, elegant tannin and awesome length.. I bought a few '10, 11's and '12 of both the Simpatico and Symphony and this is the first time I have tasted them.. So glad I have jumped on the bandwagon!

I have noticed a few Marius coming up at auction in the last 3 or 4 months... Alway for more than retail of course so maybe there are a few that a looking at a short term gain?

winetastic wrote:

ads_11 wrote:1. Rockford
2. Marius
3. Piero Benevelli
4. Blue Poles
5. Penfolds

I am new to this so no changes over the last 5 years.

1-4: A scholar and a gentleman, shame about the Penfolds

Haha, just pipped Cullen by 2 bottes!

1. Rockford
2. Marius
3. Piero Benevelli
4. Blue Poles
5. Penfolds

I am new to this so no changes over the last 5 years.

JamieBahrain wrote:Last week's line-up.

I must start a thread displaying what properly stored wine looks like as opposed what some folks pass off as OK.

Can Ya? that would be great for the less experienced amongst us...

Guess I will kick off this month...

My Barolo interest continues

M.Marengo 2010 Barolo x 2
Cavallotto Bricco Boschis 2010 x 1

I am a novice and never been to one of these, but would be keen pending dates..

2x 2013 Hoddles Creek 1er Pinot... Very quiet month for me..

2002 Grossett Polish Hill.. For a non white drinker I am enjoying this..

I actually have the opposite. Have set the 200 bottle fridge to 11C and am now seeing the top level sitting on around 13C and the bottom at about 9C..

Well, just managed to pick up a few;

2010 G.D. Vajra Albe
2010 Pietro Rinaldi Monvigliero
2010 Linnaea Trifulau

All for under the magic $ amount.

Unfortunately I think the problem is that price is not reflective of the prices here in Aus (I am sure you are well aware of that though).. Also, living in Adelaide I am finding the available producers are limited. Either that or I am just not looking hard enough Do you have any thoughts on the LINN...

Thanks for the comments Jamie. Gives me somewhere to look.

Greetings, I am finding I am really enjoying good quality Nebbiolo at the moment and would like to add a few Barolo's to my stash, however am not familiar at all with quality vineyards and particularly quality vintages. I have read good things about the 2010 vintage and have managed to pick up a few...

A flat white out of a styrofoam cup !!

Working in a dry camp in the middle of Australia will do that. Hope all are enjoying a few, whatever flavour it may be..

Merry Christmas to all

I will be working yet again over the Xmas and New Year period so this Saturday is the big day for me and my kids.. Drinks - A couple of bottles of Rockford Black Shiraz and a Joseph sparkling to kick things off. After that I plan to open the 1993 magnum Basket Press that we never managed to get into...

Over the last few days.. 2004 Rockford Rifle Range - still a lot of fruit and really nice mid weight body. 2010 Rockford Rifle Range - Had this while out for dinner. Very approachable now, but will only get better. 2008 Richmond Grove Watervale reisling - I am not a whit drinker but actually enjoyin...

2013 SC Pannell Syrah - I bought 3 of these on the back of all the hype and finally got around to opening one. Well, I just can't see all the fuss at this point! Amazing colour purple on on the rim fading to inky black. Has been open for 2 days now and still really closed on the nose, with just a hi...

3 x Benevelli Piero Barolo Ravera 2010
1 x 2004 Rockford Rifle Range
1 x 2005 Penfolds Bin 389
1 x 2005 Penfolds RWT