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ufo wrote:Full allocation of NOON.

I went for a more modest
4 x Twelve Bells
4 x Eclipse
4 x Reserve Shiraz

I am actually skipping Noon this year. Too many other purchases (Marius/Wendouree) recently which has killed the bank accounts etc.

Argh, got seduced by the siren song of Penfolds (and the sharp pricing from Uncle Dans!) ...

5x Bin 389 2012
1x RWT 2012

As part of a Gang of Four popped over to Burgundy/Sancerre at start of week. Highlight was a first time visit to Nathalie & Gillss Fèvre in Chablis - left with a mixed case, including the already difficult to find Vaulorent '11. This is a domain to watch. Returned to Denis Jamain & were met by the main man, on this occasion. Wines which provide a sense of place & VFM. 18 bottles later. The Patrick Javillier (Meursault) '12s impressed (esp BB & Tillets) - sensible gene kicked in as first visit - just a lad case. 2nd visit in 3 months to Henri Bourgeois & this time tasted most of the range: another case + some (occasion release ) late harvest - currently '08. And one more first time visit: Gerard Boulay (Sancerre) - five cuvées reflected their origins. A touch pricier than HB equivalents, but again VFM, but just a half case.

Nice Mark
Sometimes seems like half of Chablis is Fevre produced!
Never heard of this particular label, will keep a lazy eye out.

Thought I'd try some of the new Penfolds releases but Dan conspired against me as I was also after a 150 and 51. A guy there even rang another store which said they only had one left of each but it turned out that they were from the previous vintage. Up side is the damage wasn't as bad as I was expecting so I won't feel so bad about trying to hunt down some Wynns and PL Stonewell to sample .

1 x 2012 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz (taster)
2 x 2012 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
1 x 2008 Metala White Label Shiraz Cabernet (taster)
1 x 2012 Rockford Eden Valley Riesling (taster)
3 x 2011 Rockford Local Growers Semillon
1 x 2014 Rockford White Frontignac (taster)
1 x 2014 Rockford Alicante Bouchet (taster)
2 x 2010 Rockford Moppa Springs
3 x 2011 Rockford Rifle Range
1 x Rockford P.S Marion Tawny

Had a lovely trip down to Rutherglen with my wife, my mum and her partner. It's a fantastic wine region! I knew the fortifieds would be good but I had no idea how tasty the reds and whites would be as well. Went a little bit overboard ... also visited my local winery Mount Majura while they were here, has to be one of the best set up tastings I've experienced. Anyway purchases were:

2 x Campbell's Gewurz
Campbell's Sparkling Shiraz
Campbell's Barkly Durif
Campbell's The Empire
Campbell's Bobbie Burns
Campbell's Allen's
Jones Shiraz
Jones Botrytis Muscat
Jones Old Tawny
Morris Grand Tokay
Morris Grand Muscat
Morris Sparkling Shiraz Durif
2 x Morris Malbec
Morris GSM
Morris Sparkling Moscato
Morris CHM Durif
Mount Majura Graciano
Mount Majura Shiraz
Mount Majura TSG
Mount Majura Tempranillo Pack (3 x single vineyard)
Pfeiffer Frontignac
Pfeiffer Classic Tawny
Pfeiffer Seriously Pink
Pfeiffer Seriously Nutty
Pfeiffer Pinot Noir
Pfeiffer Carlyle Shiraz
Stanton & Killeen Sparkling Shiraz
Stanton & Killeen Muscat Blanc
Stanton & Killeen White Fortified
Stanton & Killeen Vintage 2005
Stanton & Killeen Classic Muscat

Joined the Morris mailing list too, sensational wines at great prices. I have definitely found my second favourite wine region behind Canberra!

As an aside, I've been too busy brewing (and sampling) beer to drink much wine before Mum's visit. My 9th batch is in the fermenter now and I have been on an intensive and broad learning journey over the last 6 months

I have succumbed, those on the forum who think I am a negative cranky old bastard....eat your words
12 x 2012 389

What was I thinking...
plus some Noons, and a box of 2007 McWilliams Hunter semillon.

Cheers
Craig

Mike Hawkins wrote:I really hope people like the Bonville. It worries me when people spend their hard earned based on my recommendations (though Brad Baker spoke highly of it)......

I ummed and ahhed about buying some for too long, then they sold out. Guess I'll be waiting for the 2012 to get a good vintage now...

phillisc wrote:I have succumbed

I think I'm wanting to go back for some more. I've grabbed one for Christmas (probably the first chance to crack one) and one for later years but starting to think maybe I pick up more so it doesn't dry up before I realise I want more. Also wondering about doing the same with the 2010 too :s

6 x 2008 Franck Bonville bdb
6 x 2012 Rockford Rifle Range
3 x 2011 Rockford Basket Press
3 x Rockford Black Shiraz
3 x 2012 Rockford Eden Valley Riesling
4 x 2013 Noon Eclipse
4 x 2013 Noon Reserve Shiraz
2 x 2013 Noon Cabernet
2 x 2013 Noon 12 Bells
3 x 2013 S.C. Pannell Adelaide Hills Syrah (Yes got sucked in by the JWT)

Wendouree and the 2010/2012 vintage in SA in general has really cleaned me out so I'll be lying low for a while now!

Cheers
Ian

Succumbed to getting more. I'll deal with this next month

2 x 2010 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
2 x 2012 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

Kinda got lucky though. DM's didn't think there was any 2010 left in their stores and the two I got were the last from the 1stC near work. Hopefully that's the second last purchase for a while. There's still some Wynns and a Lehmann's I'm after though

Ian, I noticed your 2011 basket press... I'm heading to rockford's CD next weekend.. Will this be available to purchase /try there?? Or have you sourced it by mailing list?

4x Mt Mary Quintet 2012
4x MT Mary Pinot noir 2012
4x Mt Mary Chardonnay 2012
6x Wantirna Estate Isabella Chardonnay 2013
3x Wantirna Estate Amelia Cab Sauv/merlot 2012
3x Wantirna Estate Lily Pinot Noir 2013
6x Eagle rest Myluna Chardonnay 2011
6x Domaine Asmar reserve Shiraz 2010
3x Egly-Ouriet NV Brut Grand Cru Champagne
1x Egly-Ouriet NV Viellesemnt Prolonge Champagne
2x Hennessy XO Cognac
2x Joseph Corton
6x Moss Wood Chardonnay 2012
1x Bass Philip premium Pinot Noir 2012
3x Tyrells Vat 47 Chardonnay 2009
6x Heemskerk Chardonnay 2012
6x Mesh Riseling 2012
2x Gioconda Chardonnay 2012
2x Gioconda Shiraz 2012
2x Gioconda Pinot Noir 2012
12x Glenlofty Chardonnay 2012
Cheers Boyeah

Boyeah wrote:4x Mt Mary Quintet 2012
4x MT Mary Pinot noir 2012
4x Mt Mary Chardonnay 2012
6x Wantirna Estate Isabella Chardonnay 2013
3x Wantirna Estate Amelia Cab Sauv/merlot 2012
3x Wantirna Estate Lily Pinot Noir 2013
6x Eagle rest Myluna Chardonnay 2011
6x Domaine Asmar reserve Shiraz 2010
3x Egly-Ouriet NV Brut Grand Cru Champagne
1x Egly-Ouriet NV Viellesemnt Prolonge Champagne
2x Hennessy XO Cognac
2x Joseph Corton
6x Moss Wood Chardonnay 2012
1x Bass Philip premium Pinot Noir 2012
3x Tyrells Vat 47 Chardonnay 2009
6x Heemskerk Chardonnay 2012
6x Mesh Riseling 2012
2x Gioconda Chardonnay 2012
2x Gioconda Shiraz 2012
2x Gioconda Pinot Noir 2012
12x Glenlofty Chardonnay 2012
Cheers Boyeah

big month Boyeah! Nice one....

not buying for a while!!!
Cheers Boyeah

Boyeah wrote:not buying for a while!!!
Cheers Boyeah

Thats what we all say

I agree with some of the other guys... the quality of the 2010/2012 vintages has dramatically increased my expenditure ...

6 x 2012 Flametree SRS Cab Merlot
6 x 2011 Woodlands Margaret Cab Merlot
6 x 2010 Produttori Barbaresco

2 x 2012 henschke mount edelstone
2 x 2009 Chateau Montrose
1 x 2010 Chateau Montrose
1 x 2010 Penfolds Grange
1 x 2012 Penfodls 707
4 x 2013 S.C. Parnell Syrah

ticklenow1 wrote:6 x 2008 Franck Bonville bdb
6 x 2012 Rockford Rifle Range
3 x 2011 Rockford Basket Press
3 x Rockford Black Shiraz
3 x 2012 Rockford Eden Valley Riesling
4 x 2013 Noon Eclipse
4 x 2013 Noon Reserve Shiraz
2 x 2013 Noon Cabernet
2 x 2013 Noon 12 Bells
3 x 2013 S.C. Pannell Adelaide Hills Syrah (Yes got sucked in by the JWT)

Wendouree and the 2010/2012 vintage in SA in general has really cleaned me out so I'll be lying low for a while now!

Cheers
Ian

I am also heading up to the CD next week. Wondering if you have tried yet or just bought as a loyal customer? I would like to get a couple but I think that will be it for the BP. Certainly be getting a couple Black Shiraz though and some RR.

3 x 2012 Stonier Pinot Noir
6 x 2014 Jim Barry Watervale Riesling
6 x 2013 Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon
6 x 2012 Wirra Wirra Church Block
6 x 2012 Riddoch Coonawarra Cab Sav
+ 1 Case Little Creatures Pale Ale !

Two mixed cases of 2009 Hunter Semillon.

Rockford
Alicante - 2014 is wonderful - drunk half purchase in less than a week
Rifle range x 6
Black Shiraz c 6
Noon - pick up next month
Eclipse c 6
Cab sav
Shiraz only one
Rose
Henschke x 6
Mr Edelstone - fingers crossed the wine will be great but hate makers who add senseless packing. Hentley Farm is another. I wish they would all stick to what's inside the bottle.

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Rick

ticklenow1 wrote:Wendouree and the 2010/2012 vintage in SA in general has really cleaned me out so I'll be lying low for a while now!

Cheers
Ian

I seem to have heard this before Ian!

I say it myself all the time.

Cheers

Michael

Bit schizophrenic this month, but cellar cupboard is now full except for some space for next years purchases. Thanks very much, I'm done

2x 2013 Ruggabellus Archaeus
2x 2013 Ruggabellus Efferus
2x 2013 Ruggabellus Fluus
2x 2013 Ruggabellus Timaeus
2x 2012 Sami-Odi Syrah Baby Tui
2x 2010 Penfolds Bin 389
2x 2012 Penfolds Bin 389
2x 2012 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 28 Kalimna
4x 2011 Best's Great Western Shiraz Bin No 1
8x 2013 Best's Great Western Shiraz Bin No 1
8x 2013 S.C. Pannell Syrah Adelaide Hills (bandwagon anyone?)
2x 2013 S.C. Pannell Tempranillo/Touriga
2x 2012 S.C. Pannell Grenache
4x 2012 Rockford Cabernet Sauvignon Rifle Range
2x 2010 Rockford Moppa Springs
2x 2013 Rockford Black Shiraz
2x 2011 Woodlands "Margaret"
2x 2009 Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2x 2009 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
2x 2011 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon
2x 2010 Henschke Shiraz Mount Edelstone
6x 2012 Henschke Shiraz Mount Edelstone
2x 2009 Henschke Euphonium Keyneton Estate
2x 2010 Henschke Euphonium Keyneton Estate
2x 2008 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Ygay Reserva
4x 2009 Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva
2x 2012 Crawford River Riesling
6x 2012 Pikes Riesling Reserve The Merle
2x 2013 Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill
2x 2013 Leo Buring Riesling Leonay DW Q18 Watervale
2x 2013 Leeuwin Estate Riesling Art Series
2x 2014 Henschke Riesling Julius
4x 2014 Pikes Riesling Traditionale
1x 2005 Tyrrell's Sémillon Vat 1

Plus an oldie:
1986 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon John Riddoch

Thanks a monster haul - top stuff Toofastdriving.

Michael McNally wrote:

ticklenow1 wrote:Wendouree and the 2010/2012 vintage in SA in general has really cleaned me out so I'll be lying low for a while now!

Cheers
Ian

I seem to have heard this before Ian!

I say it myself all the time.

Cheers

Michael

If I buy any more Janine will cut the credit card in two!! Cellar is overflowing and CC is bleeding. Time to stop now. Have to save for my annual Barossa trip in May as well?

Cheers
Ian

ads_11 wrote:

ticklenow1 wrote:6 x 2008 Franck Bonville bdb
6 x 2012 Rockford Rifle Range
3 x 2011 Rockford Basket Press
3 x Rockford Black Shiraz
3 x 2012 Rockford Eden Valley Riesling
4 x 2013 Noon Eclipse
4 x 2013 Noon Reserve Shiraz
2 x 2013 Noon Cabernet
2 x 2013 Noon 12 Bells
3 x 2013 S.C. Pannell Adelaide Hills Syrah (Yes got sucked in by the JWT)

Wendouree and the 2010/2012 vintage in SA in general has really cleaned me out so I'll be lying low for a while now!

Cheers
Ian

I am also heading up to the CD next week. Wondering if you have tried yet or just bought as a loyal customer? I would like to get a couple but I think that will be it for the BP. Certainly be getting a couple Black Shiraz though and some RR.

Ads,

I only bought the BP to keep my vertical going. Having said that, the 2011 Rifle Range was very good so I have a little faith that the BP will be OK. I'm guessing more of an early drinking style but I won't get to try one till I go in May. Be interesting to read some tasting notes from forumites.

Cheers
Ian

Cheers Ian,

CM on the The Wine Front has briefly mentioned the '12 RR is excellent so that is a great sign. And they do half bottle so a few of them might be in order.