Once again when the wallet is opened, that is when we really know what people think is hot!! So whats hot this month??
Me?
06 Escarpment Te Rehua Pinot Noir
07 Felton Rd Riesling
07 Peregrine Charcoal Creek Riesling
07 Mt Difficulty Mansons Farm Pinot Gris
06 Felton Rd Pinot Noir
07 Villa Maria Reserve Riesling
05 Villa Maria Res SV Riesling
05 Villa Maria Res Noble Riesling
oh and some flash german riesling i thought id give a lash and a 2006 bullers beverford gold noble semillion which i reckon is absolutely stunning and for $20!!?????
Thats about it except for some overpriced chardy for the up and coming tasting
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Follow me on Vivino for tasting notes Craig Thomson
I bought Seppelt Chalambar 2005 at a good price.
A case of Voyager Cab Merlot 2004. Yoiks ! When the hell will I start drinking this ? It's supposed to be incredible !
Couple of bottles of the TK Reserve Pinot 2003
That's it
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I bought (and drank) a bottle of this a couple of weeks ago - its very good - Geoff Kelly waxed lyrical about it on his site, prompting me to give it a go. Expensive though.
I bought (and drank) a bottle of this a couple of weeks ago - its very good - Geoff Kelly waxed lyrical about it on his site, prompting me to give it a go. Expensive though.
i bought as i put some $$ aside for c otago pinot when i tripped down there. nothing impressed me there though in the end so decided to just grab a couple of escarpments for the hell of it instead.
Follow me on Vivino for tasting notes Craig Thomson
3 * 06 Escarpment (are there two types as it's not delivered so no idea if it's the Te Rehua or not)
3 * 06 PHI Pinot Noir
6 * 05 Petaluma Cabernet Merlot
6 * 05 Penfolds Bin 389
6 * 07 Kalleske Clarry's
3 * 07 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling
3 * 07 Grosset Watervale riesling
Also got some single bottles to try including 07 Voyager Estate SSB (didn't think much of it. A bit thin and watery and dull fruit. Expecting a lot more vibrancy so won't be buying more) and Innocent Bystander Moscato 375 ml (not tried yet and why is this bottle SO small? 500 ml would have been good)
I thought I'd actually not bought so much lately buit looks like I have.
Cheers,
Kris
There's a fine wine between pleasure and pain
(Stolen from the graffiti in the ladies loos at Pegasus Bay winery)
I thought it was a quiet month ... then I listed what I bought ... mmm.
3 Mgs x Penfolds St Henri 2004
8 Bts x Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2002
3 Bts x Turkey Flat Shiraz 2002
1 Bt x Willows The Bonesetter Shiraz 2002
7 Bts x Gaillard Rose Poupre Cote Rotie 2003
5 Bts x Gaillard Cote Rotie 2003
I'll probably be trying to buy more Cote Rotie from 1999, 2003 and 2005. I was gob-smacked by the Gaillard Rose Pourpre '03 (Jancis gave it 18.5 and I could see why). It's quite middle-weight compared to a typical Shiraz style but quite stunning ...
“There are no standards of taste in wine. Each mans own taste is the standard, and a majority vote cannot decide for him or in any slightest degree affect the supremacy of his own standard". Mark Twain.
Wayno wrote:So much Bin 389 and so little Voyager 04.......!
You're right, only a bottle left of the 04 Voyager, when I'm have a bit of time will hunt for more.
on the other note the 2005 407 is pretty good stuff! I like it alot!
Cheers
Everyday is a bonus! Drink the best wine you can afford.
Not a bad month......, again some very interesting wines at very "reasonable" prices (compared with market prices)
1 Chateau Latour 1940
4 Magnum Jaboulet La Chapelle 1994
1 Leroy D'Auvernay 1978
2 James Irvine Grand Merlot 1994
2 James Irvine Grand Merlot 1998
2 Sine Qua Non Backward & Forward White Blend 1998
3 Sine Qua Non Tarantella White Blend 1999
1 Harlan Estate CS 1993
2 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto 2000
2 Romano Dal Forno Amarone 1993
2 Clos Erasmus 1993
2 Flor de Pingus 1996
3 Magnum Taylor's Vintage Port 1995
bacchaebabe wrote:3 * 06 Escarpment (are there two types as it's not delivered so no idea if it's the Te Rehua or not)
There is their standard Escarpment pinot, and there are now four single vineyard wines (Te Rehua, Kupe, Moana and Voyager). The single vineyards are up around $70, the standard wine around $40.
1 x Close des Papes CNdP 2000
1 x Mont Redon CNdP 2003
4 x Mont Redon CNdP 1998
3 x Jacobs Creek Steingarten Riesling 2005
2 x Majella Musician 2006
1 x Penfolds Bin 389 2004
1 x Astrolabe Sauv Blanc 2007
1 x Penfolds St Henri 2004
Nick
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I thought the answer was zero until I looked at the credit card statement 6 btls Chalambar 05
12 btls Evans & Tate Cab Merlot
3 btls Vasse Felix Cab Sav
I am trying to cut down on buying and the cellar, I've been trying to cut back on consumption with a noticable health and temper benefit (only 2 glasses a night is on the boring side but it has been worth it)
David J
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake 1Ti 5:23
bacchaebabe wrote:3 * 06 Escarpment (are there two types as it's not delivered so no idea if it's the Te Rehua or not)
There is their standard Escarpment pinot, and there are now four single vineyard wines (Te Rehua, Kupe, Moana and Voyager). The single vineyards are up around $70, the standard wine around $40.
Ah ha. Well, I got the bog standard $40 jobbies. Still, happy with those based on a few good reviews. Might have to investigate the single vineyard ones though.
Thanks for the clarification.
Cheers,
Kris
There's a fine wine between pleasure and pain
(Stolen from the graffiti in the ladies loos at Pegasus Bay winery)
I tasted this at an instore a couple of weeks back - such a lovely drink.
Yeah, a friend brought one of these around and I was so impressed I went straight out and bought six. They have been on special at a major chain but you could probably get them here too, thinking about it.
Bloody delicious! There's a tasting note on one of the sunday posts a couple of weeks back.
Cheers,
Kris
There's a fine wine between pleasure and pain
(Stolen from the graffiti in the ladies loos at Pegasus Bay winery)
I tasted this at an instore a couple of weeks back - such a lovely drink.
Yeah, a friend brought one of these around and I was so impressed I went straight out and bought six. They have been on special at a major chain but you could probably get them here too, thinking about it.
Bloody delicious! There's a tasting note on one of the sunday posts a couple of weeks back.
6 x Rockford Basket Press 05
3 x Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet 05
12 x Rockford Basket Press 02 half bottles
courtesy of a Stonewallers visit
2 x Ulithorne Flamma Sparkling Shiraz
2 x Ulithorne Frux Frugis Shiraz 05
2 x Ulithorne Paternus Cabernet 06
then followed up with a magnum & double magnum of the
Frux Frugis Shiraz 05
I bought the half bottle Basket Press principally for myself (naturally) but I've actually given a couple away to Kiwi visitors to try a real red - payback for the great Central Otago Pinots we drink when I visit Wellington
