February Purchases

[via collins]

Nice application of the "Michael McNally QPR app" eh Rens?

Where did you download it?

[Duncan Disorderly]

6 x 2013 Skillogalee Gewürztraminer

The 2012 was amazing and easily the best Australian gewurz I've ever had, so I'm hoping that the 2013 is also the goods.

[cuttlefish]

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.

That's all well and good, but what were the prices ?

[Michael McNally]

Nice application of the "Michael McNally QPR app" eh Rens?

Where did you download it?

I thought it was a roundabout way of calling me 'cheap'.

Cheers

Michael

[Michael McNally]

That's all well and good, but what were the prices ?

Gran Reserva Especial - $60
Reserva - $30

Cheers

Michael

[Pat]

2 x 2004 Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache
3 x 2004 Clarendon Hills Liandra Syrah
1 x 2004 Clarendon Hills Australis

[maybs]

3 x 2004 Penfolds Grange

6 x 2004 Rockford Basket Press

Saw a few 2004 bottles come up and thought I better grab them since this was both the year I got married and the year I started my own business

[ticklenow1]

3 x 2004 Penfolds Grange

6 x 2004 Rockford Basket Press

Saw a few 2004 bottles come up and thought I better grab them since this was both the year I got married and the year I started my own business

The 2004 Basket Press was my pick of the 00's for that wine. Stunning at the moment and will go another 5-15 years with ease. We had a bottle for our anniversary late last year and I was stunned at it's approachability, but also what I perceive as it's ability to age as well.

Good buying there.

Cheers
Ian

[maybs]

The 2004 Basket Press was my pick of the 00's for that wine. Stunning at the moment and will go another 5-15 years with ease. We had a bottle for our anniversary late last year and I was stunned at it's approachability, but also what I perceive as it's ability to age as well.

Good buying there.

Cheers
Ian

Nice to hear, it did sound like a good vintage for both these wines, will hopefully end up cracking one of the BP on our 10th (in two weeks), 15th and 20th wedding anniversaries and maybe, if I can hold out with the others, similar for my business anniversaries.

[Mike Hawkins]

I agree with Ian - really good wine in the making. For my palate, the 04 Grange is the best since 86, so another good buy if you can afford it.

Mike

[phillisc]

Mike I agree, whilst I can't afford Grange anymore....I am really looking forward to the 6 pack of 04 St Henri

Cheers Craig.

[rens]

Nice application of the "Michael McNally QPR app" eh Rens?

Where did you download it?

I thought it was a roundabout way of calling me 'cheap'.

Cheers

Michael

Michael, you are definitely not cheap. I think of you as discerning. You show excellent judgement when it comes to stocking your cellar.

[porschemad911]

Just back from a trip down to Adelaide. Clare Valley is a beautiful spot, and couldn't resist ducking into Kay Brothers on the way to Victor. Really enjoyed the tour of Penfolds Magill Estate too. So much for not buying anything Chose to skip the Cellar Door festival.

2 x Kay Brothers grand liqueur muscat
1 x Kay Brothers 2011 mataro
1 x Sevenhill tawny
1 x Sevenhill 2013 late harvest gewurtztraminer
1 x Sevenhill 2012 St Francis Xavier riesling
1 x Pauletts 2008 cabernet merlot
1 x Pauletts 2009 shiraz
1 x Pauletts 2010 shiraz (half bottle)
1 x Pauletts 2012 riesling (half bottle)
4 x Pauletts Trillian sparkling red piccolo
6 x Clare Valley Brewery 'Last Minute' (English style bitter)
2 x Penfolds 2009 St. Henri
1 x Penfolds 2010 Bin 150 Marananga (agree with previous comments - sensational)
1 x Penfolds Grandfather tawny
1 x Penfolds 2012 cellar reserve pinot noir
1 x Penfolds 2013 cellar reserve viognier

[Scotty vino]

1 X 2012 Kellermeister Firstborn Shiraz
1 X 2012 Kellermeister Grenache Whiskers
1 X 2010 Kellermeister Shiraz Wild Witch
1 X 2012 Bremerton Tempranillo Graciano Special Release
2 X 2013 Gemtree Vineyards Tempranillo Luna
1 X 2010 K1 by Geoff Hardy Pinot Noir
1 X 2010 Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M.

[LGW]

2 x 2011 fonseca vintage port

12 x 2008 blue poles allouran.

[Krusty]

Went back for more !

6 x Sami Odi Baby Tui 2012

[sjw_11]

Will he.. .wont he... will he? He will: damn mailing list emails!

3x Grosset Gaia 2011
3x Grosset Pinot 2012
3x Grosset Chardonnay 2012
3x Grosset Noble Riesling 2011

Should I be worried the total came to the devil's number? Is this a sign??

[maybs]

Should I be worried the total came to the devil's number? Is this a sign??

The only thing to ever be worried about is not having something worth drinking to drink. Which it sounds like is not a problem

[catchnrelease]

Not so much purchases, helped a family friend sort out his cellar (i.e. doing inventory) and was able to take this home with me:

1x 2002 Rockford Basket Press
1x 2004 Rockford Rifle Range
1x 1998 Rosemount Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
1x 1997 Wendouree Shiraz
1x 1998 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec
1x 1999 Wendouree Shiraz
1x 1999 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec
1x 2002 Wendouree Shiraz
1x 2003 Wendouree Shiraz
1x 2004 Wendouree Shiraz
1x 2004 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec
1x 2006 Wendouree Shiraz

[ticklenow1]

Not so much purchases, helped a family friend sort out his cellar (i.e. doing inventory) and was able to take this home with me:

1x 2002 Rockford Basket Press
1x 2004 Rockford Rifle Range
1x 1998 Rosemount Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
1x 1997 Wendouree Shiraz
1x 1998 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec
1x 1999 Wendouree Shiraz
1x 1999 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec
1x 2002 Wendouree Shiraz
1x 2003 Wendouree Shiraz
1x 2004 Wendouree Shiraz
1x 2004 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec
1x 2006 Wendouree Shiraz

Very generous friend. Stay close... Some cracking wine there. Must be some cellar.

Cheers
Ian

[VINH NGUYEN]

37x 2007 Grosset Polish Hill
61x 2008 Grosset Polish HIll
you wouldnt believe how much i paid per bottle suffice to say i bought all i could

[Matt]

37x 2007 Grosset Polish Hill
61x 2008 Grosset Polish HIll
you wouldnt believe how much i paid per bottle suffice to say i bought all i could

Woah do tell?

[VINH NGUYEN]

10 bux a bottle ... couldnt believe my luck, indeed a once in a blue moon bargain buy!

[Matt]

Well done!! That's a lot of wine...feel free to send a sample my way lol

[Chuck]

12 x K1 By Geoff Hardy 2010 Adelaide Hills Cabernet Tempranillo.
12 x Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy 2012 Langhorne Creek Malbec
6 x Hardys 2007 HRB D641 McLaren Vale Clare Valley Shiraz 2007
4 x Sandhurst Ridge Bendigo Shiraz 2002

Carl

[sjw_11]

10 bux a bottle ... couldnt believe my luck, indeed a once in a blue moon bargain buy!

Candidate for best Buy of all time?

In respect of Gavin and hence not wanting to name other retailers we tend not to run the "cheapest bargain of the year" theme which is a shame as I personally love bargains, but now I dont think we need to as hot dog we have a wiener

[VINH NGUYEN]

Easily my greatest bargain buy of all time
Distressed sales are the best buys! Too bad this will be a one off thing

[Michael McNally]

3 x 2011 Cirillo The Vincent Grenache
3 x 3008 Cirillo 1850 Vines Grenache

Had the 1850 Vines at Lutece on my birthday and loved it so bought a couple and some Vincents to round out the six.

Cheers

Michael

[TravisW]

3 x Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 2007
3 x Tyrrell's Vat 47 Chardonnay 2009

Had the Chard almost a year ago and it was as tight as a drum. Anyone had it recently?

Cheers, Travis.

[Krusty]

After tasting it the other week at the Sydney offline

6 x Gimmonet Fleuron 2002

and to round out the case (I love how I will always buy an extra $50-$100 of wine to avoid paying a $10 freight charge )

6 Metala White Label 2012