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Rossco wrote:

Gavin Trott wrote:

I did

2011 PASSOPISCIARO Etna Rosso

plus

Benevelli Langhe Nebbiolo .... because, well, I love Nebbiolo!

Was this the 2011?

I just bought 6 of the Piero Benevelli Langhe Nebbiolo 2011

Then coz i love Riesling, 6 * 2013 Moores Hill Riesling.... IMO some of the best going around at the moment.

Slightly OT

I see the Moores Hill Property is for sale. This makes me very sad as Julian is a wonderful winemaker and all round top bloke.

I hope whoever buys it will keep him on as wine maker, as the quality coming out of that place is simply stunning.

The Benevelli Langhe Nebbiolo is the about to arrive in OZ, 2012 vintage.

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6-pack of D'Arenberg to use up some vouchers:

2 x 2010 High Trellis
2 x 2010 Footbolt
2 x 2010 D'Arry's Original

Just picked up 2 magnums of Pol Roger 2002, destined for a long slumber

Cheers
Andy

6x 2012 Heemskerk Chardonnay
6x 2011 Heemskerk Pinot Noir
6x 2013 Leo Buring Eden Valley Riesling
6x 2013 Seppelt Drumborg Riesling
6x 2012 Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz
6x NV Tattinger

Andy.L wrote:Just picked up 2 magnums of Pol Roger 2002, destined for a long slumber

Cheers
Andy

Which one Andy?

Mike Hawkins wrote:

Andy.L wrote:Just picked up 2 magnums of Pol Roger 2002, destined for a long slumber

Cheers
Andy

Which one Andy?

Vintage brut Mike... Tasted it at the recent off lines, and loved it .

Mike Hawkins wrote:6 x 2007 Pierre Peters Les Chetillons. I actually wanted to skip this vintage, but given the likely demand for the 2008 next year, buying previous vintages may stand me in good stead to get some.

I will be doing the same thing as well... Things we do for great champers At least the '07 can be enjoyed while waiting for the '02, '06 and '08

Andy.L wrote:

Mike Hawkins wrote:

Andy.L wrote:Just picked up 2 magnums of Pol Roger 2002, destined for a long slumber

Cheers
Andy

Which one Andy?

Vintage brut Mike... Tasted it at the recent off lines, and loved it .

I enjoyed it as much as the BdB, whereas most rate the BdB as superior

2010 St Hugo Coonawarra Cab Sav
2010 Majella Cab Sav
Also looking to buy some 2010 Wynns JR but not yet purchased. Any other good Coonawarra Cab Savs to put away?

Hacker wrote:2010 St Hugo Coonawarra Cab Sav
2010 Majella Cab Sav
Also looking to buy some 2010 Wynns JR but not yet purchased. Any other good Coonawarra Cab Savs to put away?

I'm told (but haven't tried one yet) the Majella is a decent one at a reasonable price. I grabbed a 6 pack, although I'm cutting right back on my Coonawarra buys as I'm not really into the style anymore. JH gives it a 96 for what it is worth.....

Cheers
Ian

I am leaning more toward the Margaret River cab blend style (and Yarra Valley as well) more than the Coonawarra straight Cab style, but it is nice to have variety in the cellar.

ticklenow1 wrote:

Hacker wrote:2010 St Hugo Coonawarra Cab Sav
2010 Majella Cab Sav
Also looking to buy some 2010 Wynns JR but not yet purchased. Any other good Coonawarra Cab Savs to put away?

I'm told (but haven't tried one yet) the Majella is a decent one at a reasonable price. I grabbed a 6 pack, although I'm cutting right back on my Coonawarra buys as I'm not really into the style anymore. JH gives it a 96 for what it is worth.....

Cheers
Ian

I bought a six pack of the Majella 2010 here in Singapore and have drunk all but 2 of them (as no point keeping them long-term in this climate!) ... drinking very well, but with great purity of fruit & balance... will age wonderfully IMHO.

Hacker wrote:2010 St Hugo Coonawarra Cab Sav
2010 Majella Cab Sav
Also looking to buy some 2010 Wynns JR but not yet purchased. Any other good Coonawarra Cab Savs to put away?

I have no first hand experience in particular wines, but would expect Balnaves to be fairly good wines. Is Bellweather Coonawarra ?? If so that might be worth tracking down.

Hacker wrote:2010 St Hugo Coonawarra Cab Sav
2010 Majella Cab Sav
Also looking to buy some 2010 Wynns JR but not yet purchased. Any other good Coonawarra Cab Savs to put away?

I would suggest looking at Brand's Laira as well

Cheers
Andy

Vintage brut Mike... Tasted it at the recent off lines, and loved it .[/quote]

I enjoyed it as much as the BdB, whereas most rate the BdB as superior[/quote]

Totally agree with you on this Mike

Andy.L wrote:

Hacker wrote:2010 St Hugo Coonawarra Cab Sav
2010 Majella Cab Sav
Also looking to buy some 2010 Wynns JR but not yet purchased. Any other good Coonawarra Cab Savs to put away?

I would suggest looking at Brand's Laira as well

Cheers
Andy

Agree. Brand Laira will have a bit more acidity and while it still is very Coonawarra, it doesn't lose itself in the typical Coonawarra Cab style...

Haha..Andy is my palate buddy...

I would suggest looking at Brand's Laira as well

Cheers
Andy[/quote]

Agree. Brand Laira will have a bit more acidity and while it still is very Coonawarra, it doesn't lose itself in the typical Coonawarra Cab style...

Haha..Andy is my palate buddy...[/quote]

Cheers, there should be an emoticon with tankard being raised

I am currently about to bite the bullet and purchase the 171, any thoughts?

I meant the 2010 vintage of 171

LOL..I like the 171 quite a bit...I actually think it is priced very well too...

Tasted it at McWilliams Mt pleasant on the weekend. Really liked it.

So far I've been drinking more than buying this month so must pick up the game.

Just a few old tawny's from auction ready for the long cold winter.

Carl

One of my wifes relatives has a stack of grange in his cellar that he has no real interest in drinking.

I went there to buy a 90 & 91 and when I saw the entire mint condition boxed case of 1990 it didn't take long for me to give in and take it.

Still got the 1 bottle of 91 which was also mint and still wrapped, so 7 granges in one day is not a common occurrence. dying to knock 1 off tonight but the wife is pregnant and I don't think I could do an entire bottle myself.

sejanus wrote:
Still got the 1 bottle of 91 which was also mint and still wrapped, so 7 granges in one day is not a common occurrence. dying to knock 1 off tonight but the wife is pregnant and I don't think I could do an entire bottle myself.

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You need to try harder

daver6 wrote:6x 2012 Heemskerk Chardonnay
6x 2011 Heemskerk Pinot Noir
6x 2013 Leo Buring Eden Valley Riesling
6x 2013 Seppelt Drumborg Riesling
6x 2012 Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz
6x NV Tattinger

Top buys! Love heemskerk.

Back on topic

2 * 1999 langi shiraz
4 * 2010 hollick sparkling merlot ... Love coonawarra

Bit of a mix this month
2x2010 Rahona Reserve Pinot
2x2010 Sevenhill Inigo Merlot
2x2009 Hastwell & Lightfoot Cab
1x2009 D'arenberg Dead Arm
6x2012 Mike Press Shiraz
2xWild Rock Central Otago Pinot

Expensive month. Not what I had in mind.

Some Head gear reds (Shiraz and Grenache), some Benevelli Langhe Nebbiolo, some Ravensworth (the latest release SV and the 2013 Riesling) and a 6 pack of some of the Clonakilla limited release wines (Pinot, ceoltoiri and the Syrah).

Cheers
Matt

Head Wines "The Contrarian" Shiraz 2013 x 6
Head Wines Riesling 2014 x 6

Little bit miffed actually about him releasing a "super cuvee" from 2012 hence perhaps diverting the best fruit from the other labels which we had no notice of when buying them last year... but that didnt stop me buying a few of the Contrarian which I always think is the best VFM in the range.

Just went through Cellartracker and noticed my additional purchases for the month... Ouch!

1 x 2009 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
1 x 2012 Best's Great Western Pinot Meunier Old Vines
1 x 2012 Best's Great Western Shiraz Thomson Family
1 x 2013 Grosset Riesling Polish Hill
1 x 2009 Robert Oatley Cabernet Sauvignon Finisterre
1 x 2012 Seppelt Shiraz Chalambar
1 x 2010 Castagna Syrah Genesis
1 x 2010 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 1999 Grant Burge Shiraz Meshach
1 x 2011 Mike Press Shiraz
1 x 2004 J. L. Wolf Wachenheimer Riesling
1 x 2001 Best's Great Western Shiraz Thomson Family
1 x 2004 Chapoutier and Laughton Shiraz La Pleïade
1 x 1999 Cullen Wines Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot (Diana Madeline)
1 x 2004 Cullen Wines Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
1 x 2002 Greenock Creek Shiraz Alices
1 x 2003 Kaesler Shiraz The Bogan
1 x 2004 Noon Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve