August 2016 Purchases

[Babanguida]

Hey folks, 1st time poster trying to build a half respectable Aussie cellar, ideally with an emphasis on boutique and independent wines. Couldn't resist the Mac Forbes mailing list so have jumped in with:

2x Woori Yallock 2014 Black Label
2x Woori Yallock 2015 Pinot
2x Wesburn 2015 Pinot
2x Coldstream 2015 Pinot
2x Yarra Junction 2015 Pinot
2x Hoddles Creek 2015 Pinot

...and just for a little variety

2x Woori Yallock 2015 Rose
2x HUGO 2013
2x Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Fingers crossed for 2015 YV Pinot's.

[TiggerK]

Welcome to the forum Babanguida!! I reckon you can't go wrong with any Mac Forbes wine at the moment, it's good stuff.

[phillisc]

12 2014 Chalkers Crossing C2 Hilltops Shiraz
12 2014 Bondar Violet Hour Mclaren Vale Shiraz.

Cheers
Craig

[Matt@5453]

12 2014 Chalkers Crossing C2 Hilltops Shiraz
12 2014 Bondar Violet Hour Mclaren Vale Shiraz.

Cheers
Craig

A couple of nice purchases there Craig.
Have you tried either of these wines as yet? I have not had the opportunity, but keen to hear about the Chalkers Crossing in particular.

[phillisc]

I am going to have a go at the Chalkers on the weekend.
It was a speculative buy I must admit, but at around $25 and before the news of 5 trophies at the Sydney show, a few punters were saying good things about it.

Equally, purchased the violet hour before JH went ga ga over it. I will try it soon, and see that there is a tasting in the next couple of weeks at The Ed. Selina was lovely to deal with, just rang them up and ordered a dozen...guess they might have a bit more demand on them now.

I am desperately trying to spin away from the strong lure of well worn faves such as Wendouree, Rockford, Wynns etc to get some much needed diversity in the cellar, and two I am looking really hard at the next batch of sub $25 or so wines that punch above their weight and will go the distance.

Cheers
Craig

[JamieBahrain]

6 x Henschke Hill of Grace 2010

Just joking! I'm going to short the Aussie dollar and go to the horse races and hopefully I can raise a throw away $4200 bucks.

[Mike Hawkins]

6 x Henschke Hill of Grace 2010

Just joking! I'm going to short the Aussie dollar and go to the horse races and hopefully I can raise a throw away $4200 bucks.

Come on Jamie, pull the trigger. The Henschke family needs the money.....

[phillisc]

Mike would like to agree with you here, but methinks for some time now the're not short of coin.
Wonder when Stephen and Prue put the cue in the rack will there be a change of direction?

Like your position on the nags Jamie, last years Melbourne cup $3 mystery quinella gave me back nearly 300 times my money...everything tasted sweeter after that

Cheers
Craig

[deejay81]

2 x Mount Pleasant O'Shea 2014 - Ridiculous price increase on these (>_<)
3 x Mount Pleasant Lovedale 2009

Ok, I think I'm done for a while....

[phillisc]

2 x Mount Pleasant O'Shea 2014 - Ridiculous price increase on these (>_<)
3 x Mount Pleasant Lovedale 2009

Ok, I think I'm done for a while....

Agreed Deejay, the prices McWilliams have put on these now is bordering on delusional
I have a few dozen of late 90s Rosehill, OP&OH and a few O'Sheas...all at $50 a bottle or less.

I am after some 14 Philip...but seems to have all dried up here in SA.

Cheers
Craig

[rooman]

2 x Mount Pleasant O'Shea 2014 - Ridiculous price increase on these (>_<)
3 x Mount Pleasant Lovedale 2009

Ok, I think I'm done for a while....

Agreed Deejay, the prices McWilliams have put on these now is bordering on delusional
I have a few dozen of late 90s Rosehill, OP&OH and a few O'Sheas...all at $50 a bottle or less.

I am after some 14 Philip...but seems to have all dried up here in SA.

Cheers
Craig

Talking to a McWiliams Rep earlier this week re the 14 Philip, apparently the company initially sold it at a lower price into the market. The limited stock DM and others had was purchased at the lower price. When Halliday came out with a high score they pulled supply whilst they renegotiated the price up. They will release it soon at a higher price.

Mark

[rooman]

12 x By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2014. - restocking pinot.

[winetastic]

x6 Cigliuti Barbaresco Vie Erte 2012

[Chuck]

And another case of the Capel Vale 2012 Regional Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon (cleanskin) because it's so damn glugable.

Carl

[deejay81]

6 x 2015 Pewsey Vale Riesling

[George Krashos]

6 x Wynns Cabernet 2014.

-- George Krashos

[Gary W]

2 x Mount Pleasant O'Shea 2014 - Ridiculous price increase on these (>_<)
3 x Mount Pleasant Lovedale 2009

Ok, I think I'm done for a while....

Agreed Deejay, the prices McWilliams have put on these now is bordering on delusional
I have a few dozen of late 90s Rosehill, OP&OH and a few O'Sheas...all at $50 a bottle or less.

I am after some 14 Philip...but seems to have all dried up here in SA.

Cheers
Craig

Talking to a McWiliams Rep earlier this week re the 14 Philip, apparently the company initially sold it at a lower price into the market. The limited stock DM and others had was purchased at the lower price. When Halliday came out with a high score they pulled supply whilst they renegotiated the price up. They will release it soon at a higher price.

Mark

Given Halliday has not even reviewed the '14 Philip (I did, though, and well), I'd say your rep is a typical rep. What did happen is that it was always going to be priced higher on release (October from memory), but it slipped into the supply chain by mistake. Plenty of people snaffled a bargain. FWIW I think the 14 OP&OH and Rosehill are better wines than the 14 O'Shea. Ain't no way I'd spend $250 on it.

[Hunter]

1x 2010 rockford basket press (magnum)

The cellar door still have a few available if anyone's intrested.

[rooman]

Agreed Deejay, the prices McWilliams have put on these now is bordering on delusional
I have a few dozen of late 90s Rosehill, OP&OH and a few O'Sheas...all at $50 a bottle or less.

I am after some 14 Philip...but seems to have all dried up here in SA.

Cheers
Craig

Talking to a McWiliams Rep earlier this week re the 14 Philip, apparently the company initially sold it at a lower price into the market. The limited stock DM and others had was purchased at the lower price. When Halliday came out with a high score they pulled supply whilst they renegotiated the price up. They will release it soon at a higher price.

Mark

Given Halliday has not even reviewed the '14 Philip (I did, though, and well), I'd say your rep is a typical rep. What did happen is that it was always going to be priced higher on release (October from memory), but it slipped into the supply chain by mistake. Plenty of people snaffled a bargain. FWIW I think the 14 OP&OH and Rosehill are better wines than the 14 O'Shea. Ain't no way I'd spend $250 on it.

Gary

Perhaps it was the power of your review rather than Halliday that caused mayhem and delay. The rest of the info appears correct namely an early release then pulling supply.

I'm keen to track down the Rosehill. Sadly the O'Shea is just too xxy now.

By the way any chance you know when Tyrells will release the Vat 9.

[Mike Hawkins]

Rooman, the 2014 Vat 9 has long gone - it was released last year. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Its really good if you can track some down

Mike

[rooman]

Rooman, the 2014 Vat 9 has long gone - it was released last year. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Its really good if you can track some down

Mike

I got a message from Chris Tyrell on another social media site that it would be released late this year. It's possible he or I mixed it up and he meant the 2015, but I'm hoping not.

Mark

[qwertt]

Rooman, the 2014 Vat 9 has long gone - it was released last year. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Its really good if you can track some down

Mike

I got a message from Chris Tyrell on another social media site that it would be released late this year. It's possible he or I mixed it up and he meant the 2015, but I'm hoping not.

Mark

There was no 2015.

All of the 2014 Private Bin Reds sold out long ago to Private Bin members. Vat 9, like Vat 1, has always had two releases. An early release to Private Bin customers as soon as it is bottled, and a later release to the general public at a much higher price. It is quite likely that while the Private Bin allocation sold out long ago, the public allocation is waiting to be released.

[rooman]

Rooman, the 2014 Vat 9 has long gone - it was released last year. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Its really good if you can track some down

Mike

I got a message from Chris Tyrell on another social media site that it would be released late this year. It's possible he or I mixed it up and he meant the 2015, but I'm hoping not.

Mark

There was no 2015.

All of the 2014 Private Bin Reds sold out long ago to Private Bin members. Vat 9, like Vat 1, has always had two releases. An early release to Private Bin customers as soon as it is bottled, and a later release to the general public at a much higher price. It is quite likely that while the Private Bin allocation sold out long ago, the public allocation is waiting to be released.

That was also my understanding. No luck with the 4 acres etc which went to the members but the '14 Vat 9 should be released to the general public sometime this year.

[Mike Hawkins]

I got a message from Chris Tyrell on another social media site that it would be released late this year. It's possible he or I mixed it up and he meant the 2015, but I'm hoping not.

Mark

There was no 2015.

All of the 2014 Private Bin Reds sold out long ago to Private Bin members. Vat 9, like Vat 1, has always had two releases. An early release to Private Bin customers as soon as it is bottled, and a later release to the general public at a much higher price. It is quite likely that while the Private Bin allocation sold out long ago, the public allocation is waiting to be released.

That was also my understanding. No luck with the 4 acres etc which went to the members but the '14 Vat 9 should be released to the general public sometime this year.

I hope this proves correct as I wouldn't mind getting some more

[Hunter]

1x 2013 domaine Jean louis chave hermitage
1x 2014 Jean Fournier bourgogne
6x 2014 lowburn ferry pinot
2x 2013 Domaine felines jourdan Picpoul blanc

[Hacker]

Too much good publicity on this one to ignore:
6 x 2014 Cullen Diana Madeline @ $110 each.

[phillisc]

2014 Petaluma Adelaide Hills Shiraz.
After picking up some 2014 Shaw and Smith, there appears to be some good ones coming from this vintage and variety.

Cheers
Craig

[michel]

2x Woori Yallock 2015 Rose

s.

post a note on this
quite spendy from memory

[Ozzie W]

4 x 2014 Azienda Agricola Crasa SRC Etna Alberello
4 x 2014 Azienda Agricola Crasa SRC Etna Rivaggi
4 x 2014 Azienda Agricola Crasa SRC Etna Rosso

Some more to finish off the month:

2 x 2014 Wendouree Cabernet
2 x 2014 Wendouree Cabernet-Malbec
2 x 2014 Wendouree Malbec
2 x 2014 Wendouree Shiraz
2 x 2014 Wendouree Shiraz-Mataro
2 x 2014 Wendouree Shiraz-Malbec
2 x 2014 Lamoresca Sicilia Mascalisi
4 x 2014 Wynns Cabernet Black Label
2 x 2014 By Farr Pinot Noir Sangreal
2 x 2013 Wynns John Riddoch
2 x 2013 Pietradolce Etna Archineri
1 x 2013 Yeringberg Yeringberg
2 x 2013 Domenica Nebbiolo
1 x 2012 Vietti Barolo Castiglione
1 x 2012 Giovanni Rosso Barolo Serralunga
1 x 2012 Giovanni Rosso Barolo La Serra
1 x 2012 Giovanni Rosso Barolo Cerretta
1 x 2010 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Bussia Cascina Dardi

My credit card is looking very forward to the warmer weather

[Pat]

2 x 2013 Wynns John Riddoch
4 x 2014 Mistletoe Grand Reserve Shiraz
2 x 2014 Mistletoe Reserve Shiraz
1 x 2010 Penfolds 169
1 x 2013 Penfolds 389
1 x 2013 Penfolds RWT
Wendourree's