November Purchases 2012

[mjs]

credit card is bruised somewhat

12 x 2010 Leconfield Cabernet
12 x 2008 Katnook Cabernet
1 x 1990 Penfolds Bin90A
1 x 1965 Wynns Hermitage
24 x 2010 Richard Hamilton Cabernet
12 x 2010 St Halletts Gamekeeper Shiraz
12 x 2006 Lindemans Reserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay
6 x 2008 Wynns JR
1 x 1991 Lindemans Limestone Ridge (magnum)
1 x 1996 Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet (magnum)

[Mike Hawkins]

Nice work on the Bin 90a and Block 42 - both sensational wines...

[mjs]

Yes, have had a few bottles of the Bin90A over the last 8-10 years and it has been great.

Already have a couple of bottles of the Block42 but haven't touched them yet. Only experience with the wine was a tutored tasting with Peter Gago and 100 others about 10 years ago and I reckon it was one of the best Cabernets I have ever tasted. Look forward to tasting more. Love the Penfolds special bin reds actually. Have some 04 Bin60A and must get some 04 Block 42

[jimbob47]

4 x Teusner Sauvignon Blanc 2012
1 x Balnaves The Blend Red 2010
5 x Paracombe 'The Reuben' Cabernet Blend 2009
2 x Kalleske 'Clarry's' G.S.M. 2012
1 x Pewsey Vale Riesling 2012
1 x Redman Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

An assortment of wine. Heading to the Barossa in a couple of weeks to visit Kalleske, Dave Lehmann, MSV, Charlie Melton and Kaesler.. Happy Days!

[sjw_11]

I think I bought a dozen Tyrrell's Old Winery Semillon from the winery... Ill see what actually arrives, it wasn't a great phone connection!

[Rossco]

1 * 2007 La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo
1 * 2010 Sedona Estate Auslese Shiraz
1 * 2009 Chateau Marjosse Bordeaux
1 * 2008 Masi Campofiorin Ripasso
1 * 2011 Coriole Lalla Rookh Fiano
1 * 2004 Gunderloch Red Stone Riesling
3 * 2010 The Story Henty Vineyard Shiraz
4 * Moo Brew Pale Ale - Just for something different

[Mike Hawkins]

Yes, have had a few bottles of the Bin90A over the last 8-10 years and it has been great.

Already have a couple of bottles of the Block42 but haven't touched them yet. Only experience with the wine was a tutored tasting with Peter Gago and 100 others about 10 years ago and I reckon it was one of the best Cabernets I have ever tasted. Look forward to tasting more. Love the Penfolds special bin reds actually. Have some 04 Bin60A and must get some 04 Block 42

They're obviously not cheap, but all 4 are great wines. I prefer the 1990 Bin 90a to the 2004 Bin 60a, and the 2004 Block 42 to the 1996.

Cheers

Mike

[mjs]

They're obviously not cheap, but all 4 are great wines. I prefer the 1990 Bin 90a to the 2004 Bin 60a, and the 2004 Block 42 to the 1996.

Yes, I think I will pass on the Ampoules of the 04 Block 42, the normal bottles will be fine

[Boyeah]

Fall in love lately with Cognac, and when out to shopping all over the place ...........

1x Hennessy Private Reserve 1865 Cognac
2x Hennessy Paradis Extra
3x Courvoiser Imperial XO
9x Otard Extra
8x Hennessy XO
1x Remy Martin XO (old bottling 70's)
1x Hennessy VSOP
1x Martell cordon bleu 1 litre
1x Jenssen Carte Blanch XO
1x Jenssen Grande Champagne Cognac
1x Martell XO Supreme
4x Frapin Fontpinot XO Cognac
1x Raymond Ragnaud Hors D'age Cognac
2x Delemain Vesper Vieux
1x Gautier 1755 Extra Cognac
1x Godet XO Cognac
1x Grand Marnier Cuvee Centenaire
1x Grand Marnier Cuvee du' Cinquaintenaire
1x Chateaude Montifaud Heritage Louis Vallet Cognac
1x Jean Grossperrin 1980 Grande Champagne Cognac
1x HIne Antique Fine Champagne Cognac
1x Courvoiser VSOP
1x Baron Otard VSOP
1X Camus XO
2x 1996 Penfolds St Henri
4x 2002 Amon Ra Shiraz
Cheers
Boyeah

[daz]

You certainly did!

[Boyeah]

never bought that much in such a short time, Nearly every day I bought some; from Neutral Bay to Bondi, Cremorne To Cognac, Lantons Melbourne & Syndey to Sterling in Perthhttp://forum.auswine.com.au/postin ... 0&t=12891#.
Missed some gems in auction though.
Cheers
Boyeah

[daz]

:D never bought that much in such a short time, Nearly every day I bought some; from Neutral Bay to Bondi, Cremorne To Cognac, Lantons Melbourne & Syndey to Sterling in Perthhttp://forum.auswine.com.au/postin ... 0&t=12891#.
Missed some gems in auction though.
Cheers
Boyeah

That's an impressive list of cognac (well, not so much so Grand Marnier liqueur) but when are you going shopping for scotch whisky? Look forward to your foray into that spirit...............

[Boyeah]

well, those Grand Mariner were the 100 years and 150 years limited release which I bought direct from Cognac (online).
In terms of whisky, Locally Langtons, Kemenys, winelist Australia, Nicks, whisky exchange from UK and some duty free shops around the world, some good bargain
in taiwan DFS.
What is your favourite single malt and blend ones?
Rgds,
Boyeah

[daz]

well, those Grand Mariner were the 100 years and 150 years limited release which I bought direct from Cognac (online).
In terms of whisky, Locally Langtons, Kemenys, winelist Australia, Nicks, whisky exchange from UK and some duty free shops around the world, some good bargain
in taiwan DFS.
What is your favourite single malt and blend ones?
Rgds,
Boyeah

Well, I've not bought beyond $100 so my experience doesn't include whiskies of great age and my experience of scotch, although I've tried to taste quite a few, is probably relatively limited. The single malts that I've found particularly memorable have been Lagavulin 16yo, Glenfarclas 15yo (it came in a pack with minatures of the 21 and 25yo, preferred one but can't remember which) and Talisker 10yo. I've also enjoyed Bowmore Legend and Laphroaig 10yo. I had a period of buying a number of different single malts which included the Talisker, Lagavulin, and Glenfarclas 10yo (the latter probably the reason I bought the 15yo) amongst others, one of which was memorable because it was very ordinary, think it had a connection to J&B - only ever bought one bottle of it so it is indeed not just rare around here, it's extinct. The Wine Society used to have a vatted/blended malt that I enjoyed and bought regularly until it was discontinued. Favourite blended would be Dimple 15yo, the 12yo definitely a class below. Teachers is a favourite as well in the lower price range. Monkey Shoulder is currently my favourite vatted malt, even though I'm not a fan of bourbon. I've tried Hankey Bannister vatted malt but wasn't impressed. The Glenlivet 12yo is my favourite entry-level single malt. But you asked what is my favourite single malt? Lagavulin 16yo.

[Boyeah]

Daz thank you for your heads up, since the weather is warming up Cognac is a bit out for the season.
I have some entry level single malt like the Glenmorangie 10 yo and Glenfiddich 12 yo.
Today I found a blended malt Famous Grouse 18 yo plus another entry level single malt Glenlivet 12 yo which I rather enjoy the sweet yet aromatic of the Glenlivet, don't fancy too strong peaty Islay types.
Certainly will look out for the Lagavulin 16 yo. Yesterday I ordered a bottle of Glenfarclas 30 yo from whisky exchange for around $120.
I still think the 18 yo, 21 yo and 30 yo the pricing gap is far too vast, mainly is much less demand and marketing cost, certainly not worth that much more for the difference in quality.
Until next time happy holidays.
Cheers
Boyeah

[daz]

Been looking at malts at 1st Choice for a bottle to share at Christmas. Lagavulin 16yo was $90 and Caol Ila, think it was a 12yo, (never tried any from this distiller so it was a serious contender) was $80 a day or two ago. But today is the specials change day and the former is back to $112 and the latter to $88 - bugger! Both are Islay drams and the Caol Ila is supposed to be a less robust example so may be more to your taste. Balvenie Single Cask is reduced to $110 or thereabouts but not sure I want to spend quite that much.

Cheers

daz

[sjw_11]

Ive had the Caol Ila ... as you suggest its a more ... I dont want to say "feminine" but less aggressive example... I quite enjoyed it