November 2013 purchases

[sjw_11]

6 x 2010 hewitson private cellar shiraz mourvèdre 1500ml

I just posted a tasting note including the 2005 of this wine and based on that (and assuming this is from the web offer I suspect I also saw with "mystery" magnums) ... then I think you have got a very nice little deal here.... The 2005 was fantastic, still very very fresh.

[LGW]

6 x 2010 hewitson private cellar shiraz mourvèdre 1500ml

I just posted a tasting note including the 2005 of this wine and based on that (and assuming this is from the web offer I suspect I also saw with "mystery" magnums) ... then I think you have got a very nice little deal here.... The 2005 was fantastic, still very very fresh.

Thanks for the tasting note, I just hope the cork gods are on my side when I crack em open.

[LGW]

Some more 2013 tyrells vat1 and vat63 to follow shortly me thinks

My predictions were correct!
2 x 2013 vat 1
9 x 2013 vat 63
1 x 2013 Belford semillon

[dlo]

A few 1990 Wynns BL's from auction.
Levels are all base of neck, labels and capsules are in good nick and only $10 more than the price of the "failed" 2011 current release.

Gotta love market forces

Cheers Craig

I don't like this wine these days. Alcohol is sticking out like dogs balls. Much prefer the '88.

[dlo]

I cannot find a start for this topic so here we go

6x 2002 Seppelt St. Peters Shiraz

Cheers
Phill

Wow where did you get that from?

Local store here in Adelaide
Their computer had another 6 available at a sister store. Shelf price was $69.99ea

cheers
Phill

nicked it ...

[dlo]

9 x 1996 Dom Perignon Oenotheque

9? ..... lol

[dlo]

Mike, a question from Craig the complete champagne novice.

I got a couple of NV Krug, but are thinking of buying a vintage edition.
I believe that 96, 98 and 2000 are available here in Australia (not 100% on that) and have also seen some 90s Clos de mensil but four figures is not my deal.
Your 1996 DP O's for $550ish here in OZ don't seem so bad...can't believe I actually just said that!

So if i was to get a bottle of vintage Krug to drink in the next 6 months or so...any suggestions?

Cheers Craig.

ps. or should I just get a Bolly RD. I have had a few over the years and just love 'em ...... NO

'96 Krug all day long .... prices are coming back all the time on this ... was $500 early on ....
much cheaper if you're careful these days.

[Mike Hawkins]

9 x 1996 Dom Perignon Oenotheque

9? ..... lol

Thats all they had !!!

[Mike Hawkins]

Mike, a question from Craig the complete champagne novice.

I got a couple of NV Krug, but are thinking of buying a vintage edition.
I believe that 96, 98 and 2000 are available here in Australia (not 100% on that) and have also seen some 90s Clos de mensil but four figures is not my deal.
Your 1996 DP O's for $550ish here in OZ don't seem so bad...can't believe I actually just said that!

So if i was to get a bottle of vintage Krug to drink in the next 6 months or so...any suggestions?

Cheers Craig.

ps. or should I just get a Bolly RD. I have had a few over the years and just love 'em ...... NO

'96 Krug all day long .... prices are coming back all the time on this ... was $500 early on ....
much cheaper if you're careful these days.

Good to hear - its a fantastic wine. That said, a big portion of the older champagne I've bought at retail clearly hasn't been stored well, and champagne really needs perfect storage to drink at its optimum (OTOH, I've treated some reds poorly and at 15 years of age they've been fantastic). If the provenance is good and the price is also, back up the truck....

[Mike Hawkins]

I forgot to add

6 x 04 Dom Perignon
6 x Krug MV (I really like the current 'release')

And I plan to buy some Rockfords as well.

[Diddy]

Hi everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster!

On reflection I've been quite active with my purchases this month; no doubt an emotional coping mechanism to help deal with a serious family illness...

1 x 2010 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
2 x 2000 Geoff Weaver Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
1 x 2011 Castle Rock Great Southern Pinot Noir
1 x 2008 Train Trak Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 2006 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1
1 x 2005 Mount Mary Quintet
1 x 2013 Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling
3 x 2012 Mike Press Shiraz
1 x 2010 Cape Mentelle Shiraz
1 x 2012 The Lane Block 14 Shiraz
1 x 2013 Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc
1 x 2009 Pokolbin Estate Ken Bray Semillon
2 x 2013 St Hallett Riesling
2 x 2013 O'Leary Walker Polish Hill River Riesling
1 x 2010 Majella Cabernet Sauvignon

Look forward to sharing more with you all!

[Diddy]

Also forgot:-

1 x 2008 Penfolds Bin 128

[sjw_11]

1x Grosset Polish Hill 2013
1x Grosset Springvale 2013
1x Grosset SSB 2013
1x Grosset Alea 2013
1x Grosset Gaia 2009

I will be committing infanticide to all of them, so notes will follow over the next few weeks.

Bizarrely, the Gaia is about 17% cheaper here than when I last bought some on release from the mailing list, while the Polish Hill Riesling is about 20% MORE expensive than in Oz... I would ask why but then I saw JH gave it 98pts ... Ah, so it all becomes clear... But i still wanted to try one so bugger it.

[via collins]

6 x 2011 Marius Simpatico
6 x 2011 Marius Symphony
4 x 2010 Blue Poles Reserve merlot
8 x 2008 Blue Poles Allouran
4 x 2011 Abbot & Delaunay Alto Stratus Carignan
4 x 2012 Hoddles Creek chardonnay
4 x 2013 Peter Lehmann H & V semillon

[The fish]

Let's see...

6 X 2012 Peter Lauer Ayler Riesling 'Fass 25' Trocken
6 X 2012 Peter Lauer Ayler Kupp Riesling Fass 6 "Senior"
Mixed dozen of the Cuvee des Copains CdRs.
1 x 2011 Clos De la Roilette Fleurie Tardive (Magnum)
1 X 2010 Domaine Galevan Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Magnum)
6 X 2013 Pikes Riesling

Doing my best to steer clear of champagne in general and the Marius offer - I promised myself that I'd be strong...

[Diddy]

Need your help with a final purchase for the month.

Have a budget of $250 and looking for an iconic red or two.

Am thinking of two from:-

Best's Thomson Family
Wynns John Riddoch
Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier
Cullen Diana

Anything else I should consider?

Thanks in advance.

[Mike Hawkins]

Diddy - I haven't tried it yet, but bought a 6 pack of the 2010 henschke Mt Edelstone. A great vintage from a great producer.....

Mike

[mjs]

12 x 2012 Yalumba Scribbler
24 x 2012 Richard Hamilton Hutt Block Cabernet
6 x 2010 Wynns John Riddoch

[monghead]

2x 2006 Domaine Rousseau Clos St Jacques
4x 2004 Balnaves Tally

[mjs]

12 x 2012 Yalumba Scribbler
24 x 2012 Richard Hamilton Hutt Block Cabernet
6 x 2010 Wynns John Riddoch

Apologies, the Scribbler is 2010, and for <$15, a very good buy

[Brucer]

6 x 2010 hewitson private cellar shiraz mourvèdre 1500ml

I just posted a tasting note including the 2005 of this wine and based on that (and assuming this is from the web offer I suspect I also saw with "mystery" magnums) ... then I think you have got a very nice little deal here.... The 2005 was fantastic, still very very fresh.

I cant find your tasting note on the 2005 anywhere?

[LGW]

6 x 2010 hewitson private cellar shiraz mourvèdre 1500ml

I just posted a tasting note including the 2005 of this wine and based on that (and assuming this is from the web offer I suspect I also saw with "mystery" magnums) ... then I think you have got a very nice little deal here.... The 2005 was fantastic, still very very fresh.

I cant find your tasting note on the 2005 anywhere?

It's in this thread by sjw_11:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13559

It's lited under "private garden", I assume Sam meant the private cellar and not the old garden Mourvèdre.

Also, not sure if you interested but the offline in Sydney which is happening soon, I think Vinh is bringing the 2010 magnum. I will be keeping my eyes peeled for their thoughts on it.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13500

[sjw_11]

I cant find your tasting note on the 2005 anywhere?

It's in this thread by sjw_11:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13559

It's lited under "private garden", I assume Sam meant the private cellar and not the old garden Mourvèdre.

Thanks, yes it was definitely the Private Cellar ... hmm now why did I write private garden??

[Brucer]

I cant find your tasting note on the 2005 anywhere?

It's in this thread by sjw_11:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13559

It's lited under "private garden", I assume Sam meant the private cellar and not the old garden Mourvèdre.

Thanks, yes it was definitely the Private Cellar ... hmm now why did I write private garden??

Thanks for that. Its a good wine.

[phillisc]

12 2012 Gemtree Tatty Rd. MV shiraz, sort of fell off the back of a truck.. a steal.
12 2012 Mike Press AH shiraz, after all the raving here on the forum, thought I better have a look
12 2013 Pikes cleanskin riesling.... swore on a stack of bibles after 2012 vintage that I would NEVER buy any 2013s...but
12 2010 Pikes cleanskin shiraz


Cheers Craig.

[Scotty vino]

1x Grosset Polish Hill 2013
1x Grosset Springvale 2013
1x Grosset SSB 2013
1x Grosset Alea 2013
1x Grosset Gaia 2009

I will be committing infanticide to all of them, so notes will follow over the next few weeks.

Bizarrely, the Gaia is about 17% cheaper here than when I last bought some on release from the mailing list, while the Polish Hill Riesling is about 20% MORE expensive than in Oz... I would ask why but then I saw JH gave it 98pts ... Ah, so it all becomes clear... But i still wanted to try one so bugger it.

No Piccadilly Chardonnay? Had an 05 a few months back. Nabbed one of the last remaining from the CD.
JG Chardonnay right up there as the best I've ever had. Got a 2010 lying in wait.
Based on the 05 I won't be touching it for at least 5 years. I'll try to resist.
Got 2010 Gaia and a 2010 pinot also.

[sjw_11]

I mostly wanted to try the 2013 whites, the Gaia was to make up the mixed 6 and then I figured firstly to have at least one red, and secondly I have 3 bottles of the 2009 in the cellar so a good chance to look at how its going

Somehow I never end up buying the Chardonnay, even though when I have had it I have always been impressed... I havent tried his Pinot that I can recall, but I did buy 5 bottles of the 2010 Gaia, I think the Gaia is one of the most massively under-rated wines

[calm]

3 x Rockford BP 2010
3 x Lakes Folly Cabernets 2011
3 x Marius Simpatico 2011
3 x Marius Sympthony 2011
1 x Larry Cherubino The Yard Acacia Shiraz 2009
2 x Laughing Jacks Greenock Shiraz 2010
3 x Leo Buring Clare Valley Riesling 2007

[Broughy]

2002 Seppelt St Peter's - well, there were less than a 1000 doz of this wine made ( maybe less) and given that Seppelt probably retained a few doz, a lot has probably been consumed and I have 2 doz the odds are are short on finding this wine it is an aboslute cracker and I have just polished off the remainder of a bottle . First night quite primary but beautiful complex and rich aromas. Glad wrapped the decanter so wine the next day was not as good. worth the entry price and given auction price can be steep, you have a bargain. reckon this should go some time yet despite the overnight experience

[monghead]

2x 2010 Jean Louis Chave Hermitage
6x 2010 Clos Mogador
4x 2010 Bell Hill Pinot Noir
4x 2010 Dry River Pinot Noir