October 2013 Purchases

[Duncan Disorderly]

I'll do the honours this month:

6 x 2011 Dr Loosen Bernkastler Lay Riesling Kabinett
3 x 2011 Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
3 x 2009 Ernst Triebaumer Blaufrankisch
3 x 2009 Tardieu-Laurent Cotes du Rhone Cuvée Speciale

After a few years of trying I'm coming around to German riesling, as long as there is enough acidity to balance the sweetness. It also doesn't hurt that the GF has a fondness for sweeter wines.

[timmspe]

Having spent most of the year drinking Barossa Valley shiraz and grenache, I have decided to spread my wings a bit...

2012 Walnut Block Sauvignon Blanc
2010 Ashbrook Estate Chardonnay
2013 Pewsey Vale Reisling
2012 Vavasour Pinot Gris
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer
2012 Tellurian Viognier
2010 Domaine Pichot Coteau de la Biche Vouvray
2007 Tyrrell's Stevens Semillon
2010 Main Divide Pinot Noir
2010 Darling Park Pinot Noir
2012 Massena Primitivo
2010 Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico
2010 La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo
2010 First Drop Pintor Tempranillo
2004 Marques d Elciego Reserva Rioja
2010 Heggies Merlot
2011 Aruma Malbec
2011 Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon

...that should keep me busy for a while. I am a little reluctant about the nebiollo and the chianti, but what's the worst that could happen. I have found it a bit difficult to find a reliable source of international wine (and barely anything from the US). I mainly find selected pickings from various vendors. I suppose that must be the main way to go about it...

[mjs]

12 x Damien's Pick from Tscharke
12 x 2009 Lindemans Pinot Chardonnay fizz

so far

[Scotty vino]

2011 Lake's Folly magnum X 1
2011 Olivers Taranga Vineyards Grenache small batch Cadenzia X 1
2010 Olivers Taranga Vineyards Shiraz HJ Reserve X 1
2010 Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon X 1
2011 Woodstock Octogenarian Grenache/Temp X 2
NV Woodstock Muscat McLaren Vale X 1

[Mike Hawkins]

6 x 2010 Henschke Mt Edelstone
6 x 2004 Taittinger Comtes
6 x 2005 Taittinger Comtes

With a trip to Champagne later in the month, I'm trying to show some restraint over the next 2 weeks - but the ads for 2011 d'Yquem are quite tempting....

[rens]

2011 Lake's Folly magnum X 1

A red one or a white one?

[Pat]

4 x 2013 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling
4 x 2013 Grosset Springvale Riesling
4 x 2013 Grosset Alea Riesling
4 x 2012 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier

[Chuck]

Not much so far and hoping to build.

3 x FLAXMAN WINES 2008 The Stranger Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet.
1 x Penley Estate 2008 Phoenix Coonawarra Cabernet. Put the brown paper bag on hold and consumed within 2 hours. Lovely ripe fruit.
2 x O'Leary Walker 2008 Clare Cabernet. Ditto above but over 2 nights
1x O'Leary Walker 2010 Clare/McLaren Vale Shiraz. Ditto above.

Carl

[Rossco]

4 * 2001 wirra wirra angelus cab sav
4.* 2002 majella the malleea
6 * 2008 turkey flat shiraz
6 * 2006 dutschke st jakobi shiraz

[Scotty vino]

2011 Lake's Folly magnum X 1

A red one or a white one?

2011 Cabernets.

[ross67]

Woods Crampton Mataro 2012 x 6
Woods Crampton Shiraz 2012 x 6
Woods Crampton Graciano 2012 x 6
Lino Ramble 'Treadlie' GSM 2012 x 6

ross

[Michael McNally]

Woods Crampton Mataro 2012 x 6
Woods Crampton Shiraz 2012 x 6
Woods Crampton Graciano 2012 x 6
Lino Ramble 'Treadlie' GSM 2012 x 6

ross

Hi Ross

I would be interested in your thoughts on the Lino Ramble if you need an excuse to open one!

Cheers

Michael

[ross67]

Woods Crampton Mataro 2012 x 6
Woods Crampton Shiraz 2012 x 6
Woods Crampton Graciano 2012 x 6
Lino Ramble 'Treadlie' GSM 2012 x 6

ross

Hi Ross

I would be interested in your thoughts on the Lino Ramble if you need an excuse to open one!

Cheers

Michael

Michael

I've opened one already. It is very good. I put it close in quality to the '12 Avatar in which I'm sure you've tried.
Avatar more silky & refined. Lino to me a bit more of a chewy & complex GSM.
Buy some Michael you'll enjoy them....

Ross

[rens]

2011 Lake's Folly magnum X 1

A red one or a white one?

2011 Cabernets.

Said to be the best in some time. I got me two (corks being the way they are )

[Michael McNally]

Michael

I've opened one already. It is very good. I put it close in quality to the '12 Avatar in which I'm sure you've tried.
Avatar more silky & refined. Lino to me a bit more of a chewy & complex GSM.
Buy some Michael you'll enjoy them....

Ross

Thanks Ross. Will take your advice (if I am allowed....)

Cheers

Michael

[sjw_11]

6x Majella Cabernet 2010 ... "98 Brisbane Show" points apparently, whatever that means, but a very good price for Singapore.

[phillisc]

Duncan, I am sorry, stupid me for starting a second thread

Cheers
Craig.

[dan_smee]

3 x each Tyrrell's 2013 Vat 1 and Johnno's Semillon

[mjs]

12 x Damien's Pick from Tscharke
12 x 2009 Lindemans Pinot Chardonnay fizz

so far

Added
6 x Wynns 2010 BL
12 x Teusner 2012 The Riebke

[crusty2]

6 x 2010 La Chablisienne Chablis 1Er Cru Cote De Lechet (from a big 1st chain that had it priced as a Village wine). bargain

[Luke W]

Two dozen Rolf Binder Reserve Shiraz 2010 - reckon they'll all be drunk by Xmas! - my wife's new favourite wine
A dozen Penfolds 389 2010 - couldn't pass up the $43 price tag
A bunch of All Saints and Buller muscats that were reduced to half price
A six pack of Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2009

[timmspe]

4 x 2010 Rymill Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
4 x 2010 Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Shiraz
1 x 2010 Yalumba The Cigar Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon (Thanks, Tim)
1 x 2013 Wilson Vineyard Watervale Riesling
1 x 2013 Wilson Vineyard Polish Hill River Riesling
1 x 2010 Lawson’s Dry Hills Gewurztraminer
1 x 2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris

I should stop there

[Andrew Jordan]

General purchases:
x6 2012 Kalleske Shiraz Greenock
x6 2008 Saltram Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker's Selection
x6 2006 Tahbilk Marsanne

And a trip to the Hunter last weekend:
x1 2011 Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard Sémillon Dessert Semillon
x1 2011 Lake's Folly Cabernets
x2 2011 McWilliam's Mount Pleasant Wines Pinot Noir/Shiraz
x2 2007 McWilliam's Mount Pleasant Wines Sémillon Lovedale

[Scotty vino]

Reilly's VIP tasting at Mitcham RSL 13/10/2013.
Nice little event. anyone else go from here?

2010 Reilly's Cabernet Sauvignon The Dancer X 1
2012 Reilly's Pinot Noir X 1 (first vintage)
2011 Reilly's Tempranillo X 6 (was picked before the awful 2011 rain made a mess of things)
2004 Reilly's Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Land Magnums X 2.

[Hacker]

2010 Rockford BP
Assorted 2011 Bruno Clavelier and Michel Lafarge Burgundies.
3 x 2011 Clos Frantin Malconsorts

[Gavin Trott]

Reilly's VIP tasting at Mitcham RSL 13/10/2013.
Nice little event. anyone else go from here?

2010 Reilly's Cabernet Sauvignon The Dancer X 1
2012 Reilly's Pinot Noir X 1 (first vintage)
2011 Reilly's Tempranillo X 6 (was picked before the awful 2011 rain made a mess of things)
2004 Reilly's Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Land Magnums X 2.

Mitcham RSL - in Mitcham Adelaide?

If so, that's just around the corner!

.

[Scotty vino]

Reilly's VIP tasting at Mitcham RSL 13/10/2013.
Nice little event. anyone else go from here?

2010 Reilly's Cabernet Sauvignon The Dancer X 1
2012 Reilly's Pinot Noir X 1 (first vintage)
2011 Reilly's Tempranillo X 6 (was picked before the awful 2011 rain made a mess of things)
2004 Reilly's Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Land Magnums X 2.

Mitcham RSL - in Mitcham Adelaide?

If so, that's just around the corner!

.

Yes mate, that's the one.

[tonsta]

Two dozen Rolf Binder Reserve Shiraz 2010 - reckon they'll all be drunk by Xmas! - my wife's new favourite wine

Also got some of this coming Luke. Where does this sit in his range (quality wise)?

Tony

[Luke W]

Two dozen Rolf Binder Reserve Shiraz 2010 - reckon they'll all be drunk by Xmas! - my wife's new favourite wine

Also got some of this coming Luke. Where does this sit in his range (quality wise)?

Tony[/quote)

Hi Tony

When I asked them for tasting notes they said they didn't have one but that the normal retail was $45. I haven't seen the reserve advertised before and assume its excess wine from either the Hanisch or the Heysen.....Its a stunning drop after an hour or two of decanting. If anyone knows more I'd like to hear. Be interested what u think of it.
cheers

luke

[TravisW]

Just the one from the weekend in Sydney:

Bindi 2010 Composition Pinot Noir.