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via collins
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Crikey.

Day two of May, and Ozzie hasn't registered - what's going on? Over at my place:

3 x 2016 Mayer Dr Mayer pinot noir
3 x 2014 Domenica shiraz
3 x 2014 Domenica roussane marsanne
6 x 2014 Blue Poles Allouran
2 x 2011 Terrazas Single Vineyard malbec Las Compuertas
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via collins wrote:Crikey.

Day two of May, and Ozzie hasn't registered - what's going on?

I know... it's very uncharacteristic for me. However, 2017 brings a new approach to my purchases. You'll need to get use to it! :)

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Ozzie W wrote:My list of resolutions are:

  • Quality over quantity. Cut down on number of purchases, but raise the bar.
  • Balance the Chi in my cellar. Bottle count of Pinot Noir exceeds Shiraz.
  • Drink as much wine as apparently all my friends and family think I do!

First two resolutions on track. Last one not going so well. :roll:
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"However, 2017 brings a new approach to my purchases. You'll need to get use to it! :) "

No problems Oz, look forward to the journey!
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6 * 1988 Wynns John Riddoch
Had this a while ago and was in a perfect spot.... one of my wines of the year.
When I saw some come up, I grabbed them. About half the price of current vintage RRP....
hopefully they are as good as my previous bottles.
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Bought some wines today :D

2012 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT
2012 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi
2002 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut
1982 Fontanafredda Barolo
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Annual Raveneau allocation offered and accepted yesterday

3x 2014 Montee de Tonnere
3x 2014 Valmur

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No surprise to those who have been following the other threads:

N/V Dandelion's 'Legends of the Barossa' 30 Year Old PX, Barossa
2010 Lou Miranda 'Old Vines Shiraz Mouvedre', Angel's Vineyard 110 year-old vines, Barossa

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Ozzie W wrote:Bought some wines today :D

2012 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT
2012 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi
2002 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut
1982 Fontanafredda Barolo

Bought some Etna's today :D :D :D

3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Alberello
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rivaggi
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosso
1 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosada
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Have you tried these wines before ?
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Hunter wrote:Have you tried these wines before ?

Not the 2015s. But I've had 2014 before.
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Anyone familiar with the Wynns range? I had a 2013 V & A Lane shiraz last week that was amazing. Really enjoyed it. How are the 2014's? I have an opportunity to purchase the 2014 Wynns V & A Lane Shiraz for $35. Which is damn good considering they are $45 through the Wynns John Riddoch wine club so very cheap.
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Ozzie W wrote:
Ozzie W wrote:Bought some wines today :D

2012 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT
2012 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi
2002 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut
1982 Fontanafredda Barolo

Bought some Etna's today :D :D :D

3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Alberello
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rivaggi
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosso
1 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosada

Bought some 2013 Barolo's today. :D

2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Cannubi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Mosconi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Via Nuova
2 x 2013 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra
2 x 2013 Vietti Barolo Castiglione
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Ozzie W wrote:
Ozzie W wrote:
Ozzie W wrote:Bought some wines today :D

2012 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT
2012 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi
2002 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut
1982 Fontanafredda Barolo

Bought some Etna's today :D :D :D

3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Alberello
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rivaggi
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosso
1 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosada

Bought some 2013 Barolo's today. :D

2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Cannubi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Mosconi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Via Nuova
2 x 2013 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra
2 x 2013 Vietti Barolo Castiglione

Ozzie,

More than one bottle of sone wines? What's going on?
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Just a half bottle of Crociani vin Santo so far, but eyeing up some more Portuguese wines. Will report in if me resistance weakens sufficiently.
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4 x 2015 Giaconda Chardonnay
2 x 2015 Moss Wood Cabernet

That's it! Quiet month. Waiting for those 2015 Cullen Diana's.
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mjs wrote:
Ozzie W wrote:
Ozzie W wrote:Bought some Etna's today :D :D :D

3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Alberello
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rivaggi
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosso
1 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosada

Bought some 2013 Barolo's today. :D

2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Cannubi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Mosconi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Via Nuova
2 x 2013 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra
2 x 2013 Vietti Barolo Castiglione

Ozzie,

More than one bottle of sone wines? What's going on?

I've always made an exception for Etna wines. 2013 was such a good vintage in Barolo, I couldn't limit myself to just 1 bottle.
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He is slipping into old habits mjs....
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Redwine&Rum wrote:Anyone familiar with the Wynns range? I had a 2013 V & A Lane shiraz last week that was amazing. Really enjoyed it. How are the 2014's?

I can't help with your question but I'm glad you posted and that I read it as I don't usually take much noticed of the purchases threads. I picked up a 2013 which I hope to be cracking it this weekend to celebrate / commiserate the start of my fifth decade. I'm keen to see what we think of it.
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6 x Vajra Barolo BdV 2008. Smart backfilling of this producer with a very well price and underrated vintage ( except with locals ).
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2 x Moss Wood 2014
2 x Cullen Diana Madeleine 2015
2 x Bests Great Western Bin 0 2015
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Benchmark wrote:He is slipping into old habits mjs....

I thought that was just for Hermitage :wink:
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3 x Hill of grace 2012
4 x Lakes folly cabernet 2014
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JamieBahrain wrote:6 x Vajra Barolo BdV 2008. Smart backfilling of this producer with a very well price and underrated vintage ( except with locals ).


Wish Australian importers brought in more (reasonably priced) back vintages.

Had an offer for some ex-cellar Barolo and the prices were 3-5x current vintage, and were 5-10 years from current release. :cry:
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Hunter wrote:3 x Hill of grace 2012
4 x Lakes folly cabernet 2014


Cool cellar required
Beware of brett
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michel wrote:
Hunter wrote:3 x Hill of grace 2012
4 x Lakes folly cabernet 2014


Cool cellar required
Beware of brett


Which one has the hygiene issues?
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Your choice ....
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Lakes Folly has hygiene issues?
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Benchmark wrote:Lakes Folly has hygiene issues?

Some older ones
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Thanks michel, 98' was terible.. cool cellar, .. check!
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michel wrote:Your choice ....


Interesting comment. How would you possibly know?
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