May 2014 Purchases

[Hacker]

6x Rockford 2010 Moppa Springs
6 x Rockford 2010 Basket Press
3 x Rockford 2005 SVS Flaxman
3 x Rockford 2005 SVS Hoffman
2 x Rockford 2008 Basket Press Magnums

The guys at Rockford cellar door said this weekend is the last time the 2010 BP will be available for sale.

Rockford 1, credit card 0.

[TiggerK]

6x Rockford 2010 Moppa Springs
6 x Rockford 2010 Basket Press
3 x Rockford 2005 SVS Flaxman
3 x Rockford 2005 SVS Hoffman
2 x Rockford 2008 Basket Press Magnums

The guys at Rockford cellar door said this weekend is the last time the 2010 BP will be available for sale.

Rockford 1, credit card 0.

Hey Hacker, any news on the BP 2011?? Tasting?

[daver6]

6 x 2010 St Henri
2 x 2012 Penfolds Reserve Bin A Chardonnary

[maybs]

6 x 2010 St Henri

6 x 2012 Giaconda Chardonnay

6 x 2012 Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz

[maybs]

And before leaving New York came across some pretty damn good prices so decided I could squeeze a few into the luggage (very tight squeeze!)

2 x Krug grand cuvée brut 375ml

2 x Perrier Jouet grand brut 375ml

1 x 2011 Philippe Chavy Puligny-Montrachet Rue Rousseau

[Hacker]

Hey Hacker, any news on the BP 2011?? Tasting?

Hi Tim, sorry, didn't think to ask, I wasn't aware they did tastings pre release, I know Ben Radford is doing a tasting at Wine Culture in Roseville in early June, maybe there may be some '11 there.

[rooman]

12 x Kilikanon Kifferman's Run Shiraz Grenache 2010 - at last a drinkable mid week quaffing wine.

Probably has quite a leafy taste no doubt.........

Cheers

Michael

I think I prefer leafy in my cheap wine to excessively sweet fruit bomb.

[Hacker]

Hey Hacker, any news on the BP 2011?? Tasting?

Hi Tim, sorry, didn't think to ask, I wasn't aware they did tastings pre release, I know Ben Radford is doing a tasting at Wine Culture in Roseville in early June, maybe there may be some '11 there.

If the '11 BP is anything like some of the 2011 Shiraz's then it should be a very good wine. Many smaller producers were very careful with berry selection and disregarded anything not to standard. Some of the '11's I tried were delightful, like Greg Hobbs Gregor, and Charlie Melton's Grains of Paradise Shiraz so if they are anything to go by you will not be disappointed.

[phillisc]

Hacker, do you have any thoughts on the 05 SVS's?
I purchased the 04s, thought they were pretty smart

Just trying to limit the damage ($$) at the moment.

Concur with the thoughts around 2011 for smaller wineries who were careful with fruit selection...Rockford are pretty confident about the 2011 BP.

Cheers Craig.

[Hacker]

Hi Craig, both the Flaxman and Hoffman were powerful beasts, but the Flaxman was more pure fruited. The Hoffman had a little 'stemmy' nuance to it which detracted slightly from its overall presentation. I am being picky I suppose, but if you are looking to limit damage, go for just the Flaxman. It was the choice of my group as well.

Cheers,
David.

[catchnrelease]

Can't help myself...
1x 2010 Wynns John Riddoch Cab Sav
1x 2010 Mount Mary Quintet Bordeaux Blend
1x 2010 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz
1x 2010 Yalumba The Menzies Cab Sav
1x 2012 Kooyong Massale Pinot Noir
1x 2010 Yering Station Pinot Noir

[mucyx2007]

6 x penfolds st henri 2010
1 x penfolds magill estate 2008
6 x tyrrell's vat 8 2010

[Diddy]

2 x 2003 Seppelt Chalambar
2 x 2004 Seppelt Chalambar

[sjw_11]

A few more (busy month):
3x Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz 2012
3x Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet 2012

[shauno]

3 x Katnook Cab Sav 2011
3 x Katnook Shiraz 2011
3 x Coriole Sangiovese
3 x Palacio Cosme Rioja

[Hacker]

6 x 2012 Eperosa Elevation Shiraz thanks to Mr Tickle!

[ticklenow1]

6 x 2012 Eperosa Elevation Shiraz thanks to Mr Tickle!

You won't be disappointed. Stunning wine and I bought a few myself.

Cheers
Ian

[Mike Hawkins]

6 x 2008 Pierre Peters l'Esprit
6 x 2010 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
6 x 2010 Penfolds St Henri
6 x 2010 Yalumba The Signature
6 x 2002 Pommery Cuvee Louise
6 x 2002 Paul Bara Comtesse Marie
6 x 2007 McWilliams Lovedale Semillon
12 x 2007 Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile
24 x 2010 Chateau Rieussec (375ml)
6 x 2012 Sons of Eden Remus Shiraz

[Andrew Jordan]

6 x 2008 Pierre Peters l'Esprit
6 x 2010 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
6 x 2010 Penfolds St Henri
6 x 2010 Yalumba The Signature
6 x 2002 Pommery Cuvee Louise
6 x 2002 Paul Bara Comtesse Marie
6 x 2007 McWilliams Lovedale Semillon
12 x 2007 Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile
24 x 2010 Chateau Rieussec (375ml)
6 x 2012 Sons of Eden Remus Shiraz

I see you are still re-investing! What is the 2002 PB Comtesse like? Loved the 2000.

[shauno]

3 x Palacio Cosme Rioja 2010

Drank one, gave away 2 - ordered a new case - cracking tempranillo @ $13

[Mike Hawkins]

6 x 2008 Pierre Peters l'Esprit
6 x 2010 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
6 x 2010 Penfolds St Henri
6 x 2010 Yalumba The Signature
6 x 2002 Pommery Cuvee Louise
6 x 2002 Paul Bara Comtesse Marie
6 x 2007 McWilliams Lovedale Semillon
12 x 2007 Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile
24 x 2010 Chateau Rieussec (375ml)
6 x 2012 Sons of Eden Remus Shiraz

I see you are still re-investing! What is the 2002 PB Comtesse like? Loved the 2000.

Leaves the 2000 for dead. No comparison. It sold out in a few weeks... I was hoping to get more at the winery next week. Alas...

[Jay60A]

Over in LA for work so snagged a few well priced bottles -

4 x Wolf Blass Platinum Shiraz 1998 (Barossa)
1 x Hobbs Shiraz 2004
1 x Jacobs Creek Limited Release 1996 (relabelled as the Johann from 2001+)

[dan_smee]

I see a few people availed themselves of the Cracka Tyrrell's Vat 8 deal then?

My May has been lean - leading up to the Tyrrell's release and planned trips:

6 x 2010 Tyrrell's Vat 8 (cracka deal worked out to $20 a bottle)
3 each of Tyrrell's 2013 Old Patch, Vat 6, Vat 8, Vat 9

Also highlights from April (I didn't post in April)
1 x 1994 Mount Edelstone
1 x 2002 Elderton Command
1 x 1991 Wynn's John Riddoch
1 x 1984 Wynn's John Riddoch
1 x 2012 Rockford Vine Vale Riesling (found in a bottle shop in Darwin!)

[Mike Hawkins]

Over in LA for work so snagged a few well priced bottles -

4 x Wolf Blass Platinum Shiraz 1998 (Barossa)
1 x Jacobs Creek Limited Release 1996 (relabelled as the Johann from 2001+)

Savvy purchases.... And drinking wonderfully right now

[damonpeyo]

6 x 2010 Gomersal Reserve Shiraz

Price range and the reviews/comments got my interest to check this out...

[Alan Foo]

6 x 2010 St Henri
1 x 2010 Chris Ringland CR Shiraz
11 x 2012 Chris Ringland CR Shiraz

[Scotty vino]

Weekend Visit to Clare Valley.
Went to the Grosset cellar door back tasting which comprised of;
2002 Grosset Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay
2002 Grosset Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir
2001 Grosset Gaia.
2003 Watervale riesling

Ended up with;
1 X 2012 Grosset Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay
1 X 2012 Grosset Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir
Almost bought a 2001 Gaia as it was seriously stunning but baulked at the $95.00 tag.
Probably regret it although there may be some left come september when they reopen.
Always good to have Jeffrey there to answer any questions. Super friendly bloke.

Also;
1 X 2012 Knappstein Watervale Ackland Riesling
2 X 2012 Knappstein The Mayor's Vineyard Shiraz
2 X 2012 Mount Horrocks Nero d'Avola (very interesting medium bodied italian varietal)
1 X 2013 Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling
1 X 2013 Mount Horrocks Watervale Riesling
1 X 2012 Mount Horrocks Sémillon

[Duncan Disorderly]

5 x 2010 Bannockburn Douglas

And

2 x 1996 Tahbilk Marsanne
2 x 1998 Tahbilk Marsanne

Had a bottle of the 2000 Marsanne over the weekend that was lovely and still has several years left, which gave me added incentive to pick these up at auction yesterday.

[Krusty]

6 x 2010 Rockford Moppa Springs
6 x 2010 Blue Poles Allouran
6 x 2013 Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier
6 x 2013 Hoddles Creek Chardonnay
6 x 2012 Mount Langi Cliff Edge
6 x 2012 Seppelts Chalambar
2 x 2012 Giaconda Chardonnay
2 x 2012 Giaconda Pinot Noir
2 x 2012 Giaconda Estate Shirax

CC has melted.

[rooman]

12 x St Henri.