February Purchases

[maybs]

So with a few cheques coming in at work and the confirmation that I can't fit in a decent size cabinet at home (bit bummed but on the plus side just saved a few grand there) and will be storing offsite (bloody Rozelle have no small storage left so will have to go with Camperdown) I went a bit crazy this month....

5 x 2006 Bests Bin 0 Great Western Shiraz

3 x 2004 D'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz

6 x 1997 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz

6 x 2002 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz

2 x 2010 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay

2 x 1998 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec

4 x 2006 Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon

3 x 2010 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz

3 x 2011 By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir

3 x 2010 Juniper Estate Can Sauvignon

3 x 2010 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay

3 x 2010 Moss Wood Cab Sauvignon

3 x 2012 Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay

I suspect the 1997 Dalwhinnie Shiraz is past/at/nearly at its tipping point, but this is a wine I really like and I am familiar with more recent vintages, so I thought getting an older one (at a decent price) would be a good experiment for testing my palate. Anyone have any experience with this wine recently as to how it should be drinking?

[Scotty vino]

Your credit card must have it's own flak jacket.

[TrickyH]

Your credit card must have it's own flak jacket.

With a username like 'may bs' everything is open to doubt. If this was Reddit a lynch mob would already be forming requiring photographic proof
But I'm betting it's just not good fishing weather so Scott spent his dough on the next best thing.

[phillisc]

Maybs, nice coincidence, I am having a 1997 Dalwhinnie this Saturday.

Brought a case of these on release, have not had one since 2000...could all be shot......will endeavour to post a note.
Just hope its better than the 97 JH Georgia"s and Emily that I had recently...like port absolutely stewed hot and over ripe...yuk

Cheers
Craig.

[maybs]

Haha there is no doubt the credit card feels a bit abused at times when I am in the mood. Tricky is actually pretty close my fishing adventures are restricted this year to a few modest trips so may as well spend the money getting the cellar up and running.

May bs haha I get accused of that a bit but it's actually just a derivative of my last name. Certainly my wife would say it is fitting . Happy to post photos of the empty bottles after they are drunk

Be interested to hear what you have to say about the Dalwhinnie Craig.

[catchnrelease]

Only a few modest trips this year? Surely you don't mean no GTs?

Also, crack open one of those Wendouree Cab-Malbec's now and see how it is. The '97 is ready to go now, I'm glad I didn't leave it in the cellar any longer for fear of the fruit fading into the background.

[maybs]

Will do Alex, if it's drinking really well now I'll probably knock both of them off. You know, just for confirmation

[LGW]

2 x 2011 fonseca vintage port

[The fish]

Was hoping for a quiet month...

6 x Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2012
3 x Sami Odi Little Wine - thanks Gav!
12 x Unison Sauvignon Blanc 2010
6 x George's Road Pinot Gris 2011
6 x Vincent Paris Cornas 'Granit 30' 2010
2 x Jasmin Cotie Rotie Syrah 2010
2 x Jamsheed 'Beechworth' Shiraz
1 x Jamsheed 'Garden Gully' Shiraz

Tempted by the Weil offer but holding firm at this stage...

[rens]

Creditcard came out for some well priced senoritas:
1 x 2004 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
3 x 2006 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Reserva

[Michael McNally]

Creditcard came out for some well priced senoritas:
1 x 2004 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
3 x 2006 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Reserva

You clearly love these wines Rens. We will have to have an International(e) night so you can show one off. Not sure I have much in the International section though......

Cheers

Michael

[rens]

Creditcard came out for some well priced senoritas:
1 x 2004 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
3 x 2006 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Reserva

You clearly love these wines Rens. We will have to have an International(e) night so you can show one off. Not sure I have much in the International section though......

Cheers

Michael

Yes, I have taken a bit of a shine to this producer and Rioja in general. There are some nice wines at pretty good prices coming out of Spain. Always happy to share:Rioja and tapas night anyone?

[ticklenow1]

Creditcard came out for some well priced senoritas:
1 x 2004 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
3 x 2006 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Reserva

You clearly love these wines Rens. We will have to have an International(e) night so you can show one off. Not sure I have much in the International section though......

Cheers

Michael

Yes, I have taken a bit of a shine to this producer and Rioja in general. There are some nice wines at pretty good prices coming out of Spain. Always happy to share:Rioja and tapas night anyone?

Sounds like a plan Rens. Just need to find a Tapas place that will let us BYO! I might have to have a look at those wines as well.

Cheers
Ian

[Panda 9D]

1x 2010 Domaine Molde Lirac Reine des Bois
1x 2010 Pian dell'Orino Rosso di Montalcino
1x 1998 Krug
2x 2010 Chateau Malescasse
1x 1997 Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Clos d'Isore
1x 2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia

[simon1980]

The Pinot rampage continues...

6xThe Wanderer Upper Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2012

The 2011 of this was by far my favourite Pinot of the vintage (admittedly a significantly inferior vintage to those either side) so I am hoping for big things from the 2012.

simon1980

[Scotty vino]

1 x Morris Old Premium Rare Liqueur Muscat 500mL.

[catchnrelease]

Mixed half dozen:

1x 2010 Killerby Cabernet Sauvignon
1x 2013 Teusner Woodside Sauvignon Blanc
1x 2012 Hoddles Creek 1er Pinot Noir
1x 2012 Hoddles Creek 1er Chardonnay
1x 2012 Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir
1x 2012 Zeppelin 'Big Bertha' Shiraz

[sjw_11]

A trip to Henschke and Artisans of the Barossa:

1x Giles Pinot Noir 2012
1x Abbotts Prayer Cab Merlot 2010
1x Tappa Pass Shiraz 2010
1x Botrytis Semillon 2012
1x Julius Riesling 2013

2x Massena Moonlight Run 2012
2x Schwarz Wine Co Nitschke 2010
2x Sons of Eden Freya Riesling 2013

Plus some odds and ends from retail:
1x Yangarra Ironstone Bridge Shiraz 2010
1x Thorn Clarke William Randell 2010
1x Axiom Wines Moonshadow Shiraz 2009
1x Axiom Wines Heddwyn Shiraz 2010
1x Gibson Shiraz 2010
1x Gibson Shiraz 2012
1x Leo Buring Eden Valley 2013
2x Lake Breeze Cabernet 2010
1x Wynns Shiraz 2008
1x Peter Lehman The King AD 2021

[sjw_11]

And some to replenish the Singapore based stocks:
1 x Massena 11th Hour Shiraz 2004
1 x Grosset Gaia 2009
3 x Grosset Springvale Riesling Watervale Vineyard 2013
1 x Turkey Flat Butcher Block Red Blend 2008
6 x Teusner Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2013

[TravisW]

And on the recommendation of a Pommy mate: Waaaaaaaay to much of La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva '904' 2001.

I hope it's good. If not, then into the SodaStream it will go.

Cheers, Travis.

[Blesso]

Don't tell the missus, but....
4 x Voyager Estate Cab Merlot 2009
2 x Penfolds Bin 150 2010
4 x Head "The Brunette" 2012
2 x E & E Black Pepper Shiraz 2002

[cuttlefish]

Don't tell the missus, but....
4 x Voyager Estate Cab Merlot 2009
2 x Penfolds Bin 150 2010
4 x Head "The Brunette" 2012
2 x E & E Black Pepper Shiraz 2002

That's a very characterful wine, the Bin 150. Really good drinking.

[Mike Hawkins]

Don't tell the missus, but....
4 x Voyager Estate Cab Merlot 2009
2 x Penfolds Bin 150 2010
4 x Head "The Brunette" 2012
2 x E & E Black Pepper Shiraz 2002

That's a very characterful wine, the Bin 150. Really good drinking.

Agree wholeheartedly. Had it at a Penfolds ROP tasting in London and preferred it to the others on offer.

[catchnrelease]

That's a very characterful wine, the Bin 150. Really good drinking.

Agree wholeheartedly. Had it at a Penfolds ROP tasting in London and preferred it to the others on offer.

Have either of you guys tried the 2010 Bin 407?

[Sean]

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[Blesso]

Great news about the Bin 150, I'm yet to taste, but just came across another 3 bottles for the cellar

[Mike Hawkins]

That's a very characterful wine, the Bin 150. Really good drinking.

Agree wholeheartedly. Had it at a Penfolds ROP tasting in London and preferred it to the others on offer.

Have either of you guys tried the 2010 Bin 407?

No, I tend to avoid all 407s

[catchnrelease]

A few tid bits:

1x 2010 Penfolds Bin 407
1x 2010 Lake Breeze 'Bernoota' Shiraz Cabernet
1x 2004 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial

[Michael McNally]

Tried last weekend at a tasting and bought:
1 x 2004 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
1 x 2008 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Reserva
1 x 2012 Oakridge Swallowfield Pinot Noir

also
1 x 2012 and 1 x 2013 O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling for a taste off this afternoon
1 x 2012 Trentham Estate Pinot Noir

[rens]

Tried last weekend at a tasting and bought:
1 x 2004 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
1 x 2008 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Reserva

You know I like these, but when someone with a decent palate who is a very good QPR buyer is prepared to take some home, I know I'm on the right track.