December 2013 Purchases

[ross67]

Almost the last month of the year.......

Battle of Bosworth 'Puritan Shiraz' 2013 x 6
Torzi Matthews Domenico 1903 Grenache/Mataro 2012 x 6
Luke Lambert Crudo Rose 2012 x 6

[Thinking about, and probably will buy ] Chapel Hill Grenache 2010 x 6

ross

[Luke W]

6 x Marius wines from Gav
a couple of dozen Evil incarnates that were being given away for $9 a bottle

[LGW]

2 x 2012 paradise iv dardel shiraz

Went to the young guns of wine tasting yesterday and grabbed a few
2 x 2013 ochota barrels fugazi grenache
1 x 2012 dormilona cabernet

[Mike Hawkins]

6 x Krug MV
6 x 2006 Cristal

[jimv]

2 x 2012 paradise iv dardel shiraz

Went to the young guns of wine tasting yesterday and grabbed a few
2 x 2013 ochota barrels fugazi grenache
1 x 2012 dormilona cabernet

Hi LGW,

Am a big fan of Ochota grenache, how good was the Fugazi 2013 and have you had any previous vintages to compare it to?

[Milan]

6 x Krug MV
6 x 2006 Cristal

Nice purchase...should try the 2004 Belle Epoque also if you want something perfumed and pretty in the glass. Great looking bottle too.

[LGW]

Hi LGW,

Am a big fan of Ochota grenache, how good was the Fugazi 2013 and have you had any previous vintages to compare it to?

Hi jimv, it was fugazingly good! I didn't take any notes at the time but it was a serious, elegant and nervy grenache. Fragrant and nicely structured. As you would know a different style to some of the bigger confectionary grenaches out there.

I've had the 2012 a while ago at another tasting but unfortunately, with my memory I would only be guessing comparing the two, sorry.

Taras also had the I am the owl Adelaide hill syrah on tasting. Again, beautifully elegant and well structured with great depth of flavour.

[phillisc]

12 2102 Gemtree Tatty Rd MV shiraz. At $11 pb a no brainer
6 2012 Wynns Siding Cab.

Cheers Craig.

[via collins]

6 x 2013 Castagna Allegro Syrah Rose

[Rossco]

Nice purchase...should try the 2004 Belle Epoque also if you want something perfumed and pretty in the glass. Great looking bottle too.

I have been wanting to try this for a long time!

Anyhoo.... this weeks purchases:

12 * 2013 the Story - Henty Riesling
6 * 2010 the Story - Henty Shiraz

Cannot wait to crack a Riesling

[bdellabosca]

Ordered over last 6 months but only getting delivered mid December once we've moved house (I figured this count as December Purchases as I didn't post them in 'purchases' threads for previous months ):

2004 Arras Grand Vintage
NV Rockford Black Shiraz (dis2012)
2013 Clonakilla Riesling
2012 Dandelion Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling
2012 Tim Adams Riesling
2012 Mayer Close Planted Pinot Noir
2012 Mayer 'The Doktor' Pinot Noir
2012 Stoney Rise Holyman Pinot Noir
2012 Onannon Pinot Noir
2012 Head 'The Contrarian' Shiraz
2012 Paradise IV Dardel Shiraz
2012 SC Pannell Syrah
2011 Cape Mentelle Shiraz
2010 Rockford Shiraz Basket Press
2009 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
2004 Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial

[Mike Hawkins]

6 x Krug MV
6 x 2006 Cristal

Nice purchase...should try the 2004 Belle Epoque also if you want something perfumed and pretty in the glass. Great looking bottle too.

Other than one vintage of the BdB, Ive never been too impressed with this label. Nice bottles though !

[Gavin Trott]

6 x Krug MV
6 x 2006 Cristal

Nice purchase...should try the 2004 Belle Epoque also if you want something perfumed and pretty in the glass. Great looking bottle too.

Other than one vintage of the BdB, Ive never been too impressed with this label. Nice bottles though !

Me too, pretty bottle, but I have ALWAYS been underwhelmed.

What's that about, not sure?

.

[Mike Hawkins]

The critics tend to pan it as well...

[Diddy]

Went a little nuts tonight:-

1 x Hoddles Creek Chardonnay (2012)
1 x Thomas Braemore Semillon (2013)
1 x Brokenwood Indigo Chardonnay (2012)
1 x Seppelt Drumborg Riesling (2013)
1 x Purple Hands Old Vine Grenache (2012)
1 x SC Pannell Syrah (2012)
1 x Thorn-Clarke William Randell Shiraz (2010)
1 x Grailot Syrah (2011)
1 x Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot (2011)

[sjw_11]

My local South African wine merchant did a 10% off pre-xmas clearance so couldn't help myself:

1x Irvine Grand Merlot 2004
1x Elderton Command Shiraz 1999
1x Elderton Command Shiraz 2002
1x Schild Estate Shiraz 2010
1x Charles Cimicky Reserve Shiraz 2002
1x Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz 2005

I have never tried either a Jasper Hill or a Grand Merlot (or maybe once at Melb St) and I have also never had a Command Shiraz with age so really looking forward to getting into these....

[TravisW]

7 - Cliff Edge Shiraz 2009. I know! I had thought that they had all disappeared from the shelves long ago.

Cheers, Travis.

[simon1980]

Went a little nuts tonight:-

1 x Hoddles Creek Chardonnay (2012)
1 x Thomas Braemore Semillon (2013)
1 x Brokenwood Indigo Chardonnay (2012)
1 x Seppelt Drumborg Riesling (2013)
1 x Purple Hands Old Vine Grenache (2012)
1 x SC Pannell Syrah (2012)
1 x Thorn-Clarke William Randell Shiraz (2010)
1 x Grailot Syrah (2011)
1 x Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot (2011)

I'd maybe say the Hoddles, Braemore and Drumborg on this list would be in my top 5 new release whites i have tasted this year (at a reasonable price!). You will be buying more of the Chardonnay...you can never have enough! The Grailot Syrah on the othe hand may be Mr Halliday's most overrated wine so far! There have been, how shall we say, many "differing views" on this wine. I'd love to hear your thoughts when you open it.

simon1980

[simon1980]

Slow month for me, with a trip to the UK. Brought back with me one each of the following:

Pontet Canet 2004
Haut Batailley 2005
Isole e Olena Cepparello 2004
Felsina Ranca Reserva 2004
Talenti Brunello 2004
Bollinger GA 2002

simon1980

[Mike Hawkins]

You'll like the Bolly Simon - probably my favourite GA.

[Duncan Disorderly]

6 x 2012 Luke Lambert Crudo Rose
2 x 2012 Chatto Wines Isle Vineyard Pinot Noir
3 x 2010 Hoddles Creek Chardonnay
1 x 1998 Tahbilk Marsanne
1 x 1999 Tahbilk Marsanne
1 x 2011 Quealy Nebbiolo
1 x 2007 Yarraloch Chardonnay
1 x 2004 Majella Cabernet Sauvignon

[dan_smee]

Lean month leading into Xmas.Single bottles for various Xmas events:

2013 Nick O'Leary Riesling
2012 Collector Rose Red City Sangiovese
2004 Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet
2008 Rockford local Grower's Semillon
(Great to find out there was some Rockford stuff at my local!)
2 x 2011 Four Winds Dessert Riesling

[Diddy]

Went a little nuts tonight:-

1 x Hoddles Creek Chardonnay (2012)
1 x Thomas Braemore Semillon (2013)
1 x Brokenwood Indigo Chardonnay (2012)
1 x Seppelt Drumborg Riesling (2013)
1 x Purple Hands Old Vine Grenache (2012)
1 x SC Pannell Syrah (2012)
1 x Thorn-Clarke William Randell Shiraz (2010)
1 x Grailot Syrah (2011)
1 x Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot (2011)

I'd maybe say the Hoddles, Braemore and Drumborg on this list would be in my top 5 new release whites i have tasted this year (at a reasonable price!). You will be buying more of the Chardonnay...you can never have enough! The Grailot Syrah on the othe hand may be Mr Halliday's most overrated wine so far! There have been, how shall we say, many "differing views" on this wine. I'd love to hear your thoughts when you open it.

simon1980

Thanks for the feedback simon1980! In relation to the Grailot Syrah, should be interesting to see whether it lives up to the Halliday hype. Just out of interest, have any of the notable critics taken a different view on this one? Cheers.

[dan_smee]

Went a little nuts tonight:-

1 x Hoddles Creek Chardonnay (2012)
1 x Thomas Braemore Semillon (2013)
1 x Brokenwood Indigo Chardonnay (2012)
1 x Seppelt Drumborg Riesling (2013)
1 x Purple Hands Old Vine Grenache (2012)
1 x SC Pannell Syrah (2012)
1 x Thorn-Clarke William Randell Shiraz (2010)
1 x Grailot Syrah (2011)
1 x Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot (2011)

I'd maybe say the Hoddles, Braemore and Drumborg on this list would be in my top 5 new release whites i have tasted this year (at a reasonable price!). You will be buying more of the Chardonnay...you can never have enough! The Grailot Syrah on the othe hand may be Mr Halliday's most overrated wine so far! There have been, how shall we say, many "differing views" on this wine. I'd love to hear your thoughts when you open it.

simon1980

Thanks for the feedback simon1980! In relation to the Grailot Syrah, should be interesting to see whether it lives up to the Halliday hype. Just out of interest, have any of the notable critics taken a different view on this one? Cheers.

Notes removed

[Diddy]

Some very interesting reading there!

Definitely can't wait to open it up now!

[cuttlefish]

30% off six bottles....Seppelt OSS '07

[dan_smee]

Some very interesting reading there!

Definitely can't wait to open it up now!

Now you've read, I'll remove them - would hate Gav to get in trouble for the reposting of someone else's IP.

[Diddy]

Some very interesting reading there!

Definitely can't wait to open it up now!

Now you've read, I'll remove them - would hate Gav to get in trouble for the reposting of someone else's IP.

I should have quoted your post! Thanks for the notes.

[Diddy]

Some very interesting reading there!

Definitely can't wait to open it up now!

Now you've read, I'll remove them - would hate Gav to get in trouble for the reposting of someone else's IP.

Also, I don't claim to be an expert of IP law, but I would have thought the Fair Dealing exceptions under the Copyright Act would allow your original post on the basis it was for the purpose of criticism or review.

[sjw_11]

Also a bit moot to remove these as I already discussed the divergent views on this Graillot Syrah 2011 with full notes in a much earlier post

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