June 2018 Purchases

[rooman]

A few wins from an auction tonight:

1 x 1990 Chateau Leoville Poyferre

This should be pretty good by now. I will interested to know what you think.

Mark

[rooman]

6 x 2008 Roederer Cristal.... had 24 on preorder, but the 50% hike on the 09 release price put paid to that

I would love to come to NY again one day if only to help raid your Champagne cellar.

Mark

[Ozzie W]

A few wins from an auction tonight:

1 x 1990 Chateau Leoville Poyferre

This should be pretty good by now. I will interested to know what you think.

Mark

Will report back when I open it. Hopefully the cork gods will be kind.

[Mike Hawkins]

6 x 2008 Roederer Cristal.... had 24 on preorder, but the 50% hike on the 09 release price put paid to that

I would love to come to NY again one day if only to help raid your Champagne cellar.

Mark

Most of it is in London and Sydney!

Btw, I’m told by one broker that the 08 Cristal has risen a further 20% in the Uk. I don’t believe it has been released in Australia yet, but based on pricing elsewhere, can’t imagine it will be south of $400 pb.

I’m also hearing DP 2008 is now in US warehouses, but not sure about Oz. My contact at LVMH in Sydney is hard to get hold of. Once again, I hear big price hikes are in order.

[Chuck]

6 x 2008 Roederer Cristal.... had 24 on preorder, but the 50% hike on the 09 release price put paid to that

I would love to come to NY again one day if only to help raid your Champagne cellar.

Mark

+1

[Michael McNally]

Hi Michael, first release for this wine I believe, and was released on Monday. Comes from the 65 year old vines previously owned by Wirra Wirra. Had lunch coincidentally with Selina's (Andre's wife, he is the winemaker) parents on Monday down at the winery...Bondar did a little pop up as part of the sea and vines.
Really good to get the inside story on the history of Bondar. The Rayner oozes potential, will be a 10-20 year proposition...it has a great fruit profile, probably not as plush or forward as the violet hour, but really delicate tannins. Only 30 dozen made (1 barrel).
They also have a straight mataro...but neither I or the better half were really impressed, much preferred the Shiraz.

Cheers
Craig

Thanks mate

It's not on the website so I'll get in touch with Selina and see if they'll put a few away fro my next order.

Cheers

Michael

[brodie]

Some of my annual allocation purchases;

3 x 2015 Raveneau Montee de Tonnerre
3 x 2015 Raveneau Valmur
4 x 2016 Gonon St Joseph

word is that 2016 is a really good Nth Rhone vintage, not as big as 2015 but more precise and detailed.

Brodie

[FredericoWines]

After Produttori del Barbaresco, it's now Australian Riesling theme:

3x Pewsey Vale The Contours 2012
3x Grosset Riesling Polish Hill 2017
2x Grosset Riesling Alea 2017

[Rossco]

1 x 2015 Holyman Chardonnay
1 x 2016 Holyman Chardonnay
1 x 2015 Holyman Project X Pinot
3 x 2016 Mayer Shiraz
2 x 2015 Dawson & James Chardonnay
3 x 2014 By Farr Tout Pres Pinot

[Ozzie W]

3 x 2017 Two Tonne Tasmania Pinot Noir The Dog & Wolf
1 x 2013 Cerbaiola (Salvioni) Brunello di Montalcino

[Craig(NZ)]

Spending money like water this month and sad to admit its all local stuff, but it is good local stuff

3x 2015 Trinity Hill Homage (and 1x magnum)
1x 2014 Elephant Hill Hieronymus
1x 2016 Te Mata Coleraine
6x 2013 Puriri Hills Pope
6x 2013 Puriri Hills Harmonie du Soir
2x 2016 Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir
2x 2016 Two Paddocks Pinot Noir
2x 2016 Auntsfield Reserve Pinot Noir
3x 2016 Te Mata Elston
3x 2017 Te Mata Cape Crest
2x 2004 Stonyridge Larose
2x 2010 St Nesbit
1x 2016 Clearview Reserve Chardonnay
1x 2016 Te Mata Bullnose (and on the lookout for more at the old price)
2x Framingham F Noble Riesling
and a few others I can't remember no doubt

[Mike Hawkins]

After Produttori del Barbaresco, it's now Australian Riesling theme:

3x Pewsey Vale The Contours 2012
3x Grosset Riesling Polish Hill 2017
2x Grosset Riesling Alea 2017

Be really patient with the PH.... minimum 10 years for my tastes. It will be great in time

[FredericoWines]

After Produttori del Barbaresco, it's now Australian Riesling theme:

3x Pewsey Vale The Contours 2012
3x Grosset Riesling Polish Hill 2017
2x Grosset Riesling Alea 2017

Be really patient with the PH.... minimum 10 years for my tastes. It will be great in time

Thank you Mike. What about Alea? Also needs a long time to mature?

[Scotty vino]

Ade hills on the weekend.
Holy winter weather.
Went to The Lane for lunch. Great spot, recommend it.

1 X 2017 Hahndorf Hill 'GRU' Grüner Veltliner
1 X 2016 Hahndorf Hill Reserve Grüner Veltliner
2 X 2016 Hahndorf Hill Shiraz.
1 X 2001 The Lane Vineyard 19th Meeting Cabernet Sauvignon
1 X 2010 The Lane Vineyard RG Single Vineyard Chardonnay
6 X 2016 The Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir

The gru's really surprised me. top notch gear.

[Chuck]

Ade hills on the weekend.
Holy winter weather.
Went to The Lane for lunch. Great spot, recommend it.

1 X 2017 Hahndorf Hill 'GRU' Grüner Veltliner
1 X 2016 Hahndorf Hill Reserve Grüner Veltliner
2 X 2016 Hahndorf Hill Shiraz.
1 X 2001 The Lane Vineyard 19th Meeting Cabernet Sauvignon
1 X 2010 The Lane Vineyard RG Single Vineyard Chardonnay
6 X 2016 The Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir

The gru's really surprised me. top notch gear.

Agree The Lane is a great spot to eat. Their wines are first rate. Sensational view.

Carl

[Mike Hawkins]

After Produttori del Barbaresco, it's now Australian Riesling theme:

3x Pewsey Vale The Contours 2012
3x Grosset Riesling Polish Hill 2017
2x Grosset Riesling Alea 2017

Be really patient with the PH.... minimum 10 years for my tastes. It will be great in time

Thank you Mike. What about Alea? Also needs a long time to mature?

Not as much... it’s a good wine, but my tastes run to the drier end of the rizza spectrum, so I didn’t buy any

[phillisc]

Be really patient with the PH.... minimum 10 years for my tastes. It will be great in time

Thank you Mike. What about Alea? Also needs a long time to mature?

Not as much... it’s a good wine, but my tastes run to the drier end of the rizza spectrum, so I didn’t buy any

Alea is like a Pewsey Prima...early drinkers in the 5-7 year window for me.
Unlike 2012 Contours (which I just picked up another case) will be an easy 20 yearer...certainly if the 02 is anything to go by!
Cheers
Craig

[via collins]

"sad to admit its all local stuff"

Jesus Craig, NZ wines are still the height of exotica for me. I am freakin' out with jealousy seeing what's "local" for you

[Craig(NZ)]

"sad to admit its all local stuff"

Jesus Craig, NZ wines are still the height of exotica for me. I am freakin' out with jealousy seeing what's "local" for you

Last month it was a mixed case of 2016 Kumeu River Single Vineyard Chardonnays. I've certainly tried enough over the last 25 years here to know how to pick the eyes out of the offerings these days. Confident, cocky, opinionated but right lol

[Ian S]

Some drink now options:
1 x 1998 Marcarini Barolo Brunate

Or keep. The Marcarini can be like old Volvos that just keep on going and going. No rush to drink it IMO.

[michel]

Some drink now options:
1 x 1998 Marcarini Barolo Brunate

Or keep. The Marcarini can be like old Volvos that just keep on going and going. No rush to drink it IMO.

Great descriptor Ian

[winetastic]

Some drink now options:
1 x 1998 Marcarini Barolo Brunate

Or keep. The Marcarini can be like old Volvos that just keep on going and going. No rush to drink it IMO.

I take the view that auction purchases should be attacked sooner rather than later, you never really know what storage was like...

That being said, fill level high into the neck

[phillisc]

A few cases from the Peter Lehmann futures, EOFY.
2014/15 Cab blends, 2015 Clancy's at $60-80 a dozen, a no brainer.

Good wines for the lads to take to tapas and pizza nights
Cheers
Craig

[George Krashos]

6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.

[Mike Hawkins]

6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.

A few winemakers in Clare told me 2018 was a train wreck vintage for Riesling

[phillisc]

6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.

A few winemakers in Clare told me 2018 was a train wreck vintage for Riesling

Hope they told the marketers and media as well Mike...I might have Riesling stocks approaching your Champagne stocks...anyway a few bottles.
Could do with a break.
I might buy a few more 16s and 17s. This year I suspect will see a few more museum releases of the 2012 vintage, ala Mesh and Florita for example.

Cheers craig

[George Krashos]

6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.

A few winemakers in Clare told me 2018 was a train wreck vintage for Riesling

Didn't recall the weather in March/April being that bad. And you always need early drinkers! Cheers.

[Matt@5453]

6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.

A few winemakers in Clare told me 2018 was a train wreck vintage for Riesling

What else did they say re 2018?
Are they still trying to move their ‘17 stocks I wonder.

[Rossco]

3 x 2017 Rieslingfreak No.2 Polish Hill
3 x 2015 Sinapius Home Vineyard Pinot
3 x 2011 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sav Merlot
3 x 2016 Mewstone Chardonnay

[Mike Hawkins]

6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.

A few winemakers in Clare told me 2018 was a train wreck vintage for Riesling

What else did they say re 2018?
Are they still trying to move their ‘17 stocks I wonder.

Nothing more... but surely the 17 stocks walked out the door. There are some superb wines from that vintage