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Who makes the Squid Ink, what does it sell for, and is it available in Sydney?

Mahmoud.

It's made by McLaren Vale Associates 111 - mainly McLaren fruit I imagine. It's usually $64 at DM but they had a special for $27 so i thought I'd try some. I'll let u know what it's like.

Hunter wrote:Whats the squid ink sparkling like?

For the price I paid $ 27.50 per bottle inc delivery its quite good. No way would I pay the RRP of $ 65+
as you are in Primo's Joseph, Ashton Hills, and Rockford's Black Sparkling territory at that price and they are
all infinitely better wines.

I bought the same deal last year when it was offered and it went quickly. Can be a bit porty at times, depends on the vintage and dosage
but last year was good. 100% McLaren Vale fruit, so think chocolatey, black/dark fruits & spice. I was quite impressed with the delicacy
of the bubbles, they were quite soft and silky.

At this price though ($ 27.50), Tahbilk, Braydun Hill and Coates are just as good... possibly better depending on your preferences.

2x '15 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Le Clos du Roy 1er Cru
1x '15 Domaine Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin les Cazetiers 1er Cru
1x '15 Domaine Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru
2x '15 Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly Clos Bertrand
2x '13 G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe

Early birthday present to myself.

1 X 2013 Bartolo Mascarello - Barolo.
2 X 2010 Giacomo Conterno – Monfortino.

I wasn't going to buy any 2013's but couldn't resist.

Cheers Con.

Con J wrote:1 X 2013 Bartolo Mascarello - Barolo.
2 X 2010 Giacomo Conterno – Monfortino.

I wasn't going to buy any 2013's but couldn't resist.

Cheers Con.

Top shelf
So 2013 Bartolo is in Australia ?

michel wrote:

Con J wrote:1 X 2013 Bartolo Mascarello - Barolo.
2 X 2010 Giacomo Conterno – Monfortino.

I wasn't going to buy any 2013's but couldn't resist.

Cheers Con.

Top shelf
So 2013 Bartolo is in Australia ?

Got these in Alba.

Cheers Con.

Con J wrote:

michel wrote:

Con J wrote:1 X 2013 Bartolo Mascarello - Barolo.
2 X 2010 Giacomo Conterno – Monfortino.

I wasn't going to buy any 2013's but couldn't resist.

Cheers Con.

Top shelf
So 2013 Bartolo is in Australia ?

Got these in Alba.

Cheers Con.

Am jealous
I had a corked 2012 Bartolo and said I am happy to replace with 2013

michel wrote:

Con J wrote:

michel wrote: Top shelf
So 2013 Bartolo is in Australia ?

Got these in Alba.

Cheers Con.

Am jealous
I had a corked 2012 Bartolo and said I am happy to replace with 2013

Got to be happy with that.

Cheers Con.

Con J wrote:

michel wrote:

Con J wrote:
Got these in Alba.

Cheers Con.

Am jealous
I had a corked 2012 Bartolo and said I am happy to replace with 2013

Got to be happy with that.

Cheers Con.

Hasn’t happened yet!

A case of 2012 Pewsey Contours...this, Wigan, Mitchell Nicoll, Tim Adams Reserve are about all that's to come from this vintage.

Cheers
Craig

Way, way too much.

As well as several other lots,

Giovannni Rosso Barolo 2012 x 6
Benevelli Barbera 2016 x 6
Lindemans Limestone Ridge 2013 x 6
A dozen Lino Ramble wines
Some Ravensworth Rieslings and Shiraz Viogniers
Adelina Polish Hill 2016 x 6

Luke W wrote:It's made by McLaren Vale Associates 111 - mainly McLaren fruit I imagine. It's usually $64 at DM but they had a special for $27 so i thought I'd try some. I'll let u know what it's like.

Rossco wrote:

Hunter wrote:Whats the squid ink sparkling like?

For the price I paid $ 27.50 per bottle inc delivery its quite good. No way would I pay the RRP of $ 65+
as you are in Primo's Joseph, Ashton Hills, and Rockford's Black Sparkling territory at that price and they are
all infinitely better wines.

I bought the same deal last year when it was offered and it went quickly. Can be a bit porty at times, depends on the vintage and dosage
but last year was good. 100% McLaren Vale fruit, so think chocolatey, black/dark fruits & spice. I was quite impressed with the delicacy
of the bubbles, they were quite soft and silky.

At this price though ($ 27.50), Tahbilk, Braydun Hill and Coates are just as good... possibly better depending on your preferences.

I confess that I tend not to like porty and chocolatey notes in my wines (unless it really is a port) but at the reduced price it might be worth a try.

Thanks ................ Mahmoud.

phillisc wrote:A case of 2012 Pewsey Contours...this, Wigan, Mitchell Nicoll, Tim Adams Reserve are about all that's to come from this vintage.

Cheers
Craig

Have you tried the '12 Contours yet? How is it compared to the '11?

FredericoWines wrote:

phillisc wrote:A case of 2012 Pewsey Contours...this, Wigan, Mitchell Nicoll, Tim Adams Reserve are about all that's to come from this vintage.

Cheers
Craig

Have you tried the '12 Contours yet? How is it compared to the '11?

Not yet, but will look at one over the weekend.

Cheers
Craig

Wayno wrote:Way, way too much.

As well as several other lots,

Giovannni Rosso Barolo 2012 x 6
Benevelli Barbera 2016 x 6
Lindemans Limestone Ridge 2013 x 6
A dozen Lino Ramble wines
Some Ravensworth Rieslings and Shiraz Viogniers
Adelina Polish Hill 2016 x 6

Wayno, should have got onto that 13 Pyrus and LR...at the price it was a steal!! However, have a 6 each of the 2012 trio so probably don't need anymore Lindies or Coonawarra for that matter.
Makes an absolute mockery of the brand, but with no CD in Coonawarra, a winemaker that gets no attention, a new label that looks like the crap gentleman's series...its no wonder that current releases can be had for 1980s prices!!

Yes the Rizza bug has taken hold:

Crabtree Riesling
Petaluma Riesling
Leasingham Classic Riesling
Pewsey Vale 1961 Riesling

And some more Metala...shit at $9:50, Christmas presents sorted for a few relies

Cheers
Craig

phillisc wrote:

FredericoWines wrote:

phillisc wrote:A case of 2012 Pewsey Contours...this, Wigan, Mitchell Nicoll, Tim Adams Reserve are about all that's to come from this vintage.

Cheers
Craig

Have you tried the '12 Contours yet? How is it compared to the '11?

Not yet, but will look at one over the weekend.

Cheers
Craig

Please report back. Thanks.

A six pack of 2015 Clos des Lambrays ordered a couple of months ago has now been delivered to my mate in Hong Kong. My 3 bottles will eventually make there way to me in Oz as a duty free allowance. I tasted at this domaine in 2014 and they are doing good things and the price is still good for a grand cru.

phillisc wrote:

Wayno wrote:Way, way too much.

As well as several other lots,

Giovannni Rosso Barolo 2012 x 6
Benevelli Barbera 2016 x 6
Lindemans Limestone Ridge 2013 x 6
A dozen Lino Ramble wines
Some Ravensworth Rieslings and Shiraz Viogniers
Adelina Polish Hill 2016 x 6

Wayno, should have got onto that 13 Pyrus and LR...at the price it was a steal!! However, have a 6 each of the 2012 trio so probably don't need anymore Lindies or Coonawarra for that matter.
Makes an absolute mockery of the brand, but with no CD in Coonawarra, a winemaker that gets no attention, a new label that looks like the crap gentleman's series...its no wonder that current releases can be had for 1980s prices!!

Yes the Rizza bug has taken hold:

Crabtree Riesling
Petaluma Riesling
Leasingham Classic Riesling
Pewsey Vale 1961 Riesling

And some more Metala...shit at $9:50, Christmas presents sorted for a few relies

Cheers
Craig

Craig - yeah I grabbed those LRs at that price. Couldnt resist. Last purchases for awhile I suspect.

Black Friday = free shipping so grabbed a few Italian drops...

Albarossa Ruggeri Vajra 2008
Sicilia Bianco SP68 Occhipinti 2016
Etna Rosso Contrada Chiappemacine Passopisciaro 2014
Chianti Rufina Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Riserva 2013
Etna Rosso Contrada Guardiola Passopisciaro 2014
Passorosso 2015 x 2
Frappato di Vittoria Occhipinti 2015
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Castello di Semivicoli 2010
Grappa di Chardonnay Gaja & Rey
Barolo Cavallotto Riserva Vignolo 2009
Brunello di Montalcino Banfi 2012

12 x 2017 Samuel's Gorge Capisce Riesling.

A few nights ago, I took a bottle of 15 year old Rockford Sparkling Shiraz from my cellar. It was fantastic, reminding me that this wine is superb with age in many disgorgements but not so much my thing when young.

So I bought 6 x the current disgorgement at Stonewallers and 6 x Basket Press 2014. Now BP, a definite old friend, seemed a little light on structure and intensity from a minuscule pour a CD. My palate requires a half bottle for sound assessment.

I though $800 a bit steep for the 12 though and was comforted by a TRS refund of $200.

1 x 2013 Thompson Estate Specialised Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon
Another case of Swings and Roundabout 2016 Margaret River Chardonnay. More than an everyday quaffer.

Carl

JamieBahrain wrote:A few nights ago, I took a bottle of 15 year old Rockford Sparkling Shiraz from my cellar. It was fantastic, reminding me that this wine is superb with age in many disgorgements but not so much my thing when young.

So I bought 6 x the current disgorgement at Stonewallers and 6 x Basket Press 2014. Now BP, a definite old friend, seemed a little light on structure and intensity from a minuscule pour a CD. My palate requires a half bottle for sound assessment.

I though $800 a bit steep for the 12 though and was comforted by a TRS refund of $200.

A 6-pack of St Hallett Old Block sets you back $600.00.

A 6-pack of Henschke Mt Edelstone is $1,350.00.

Just saying.

-- George Krashos

Will be popping up to Rockford in a couple of weeks, usually do my Stonewaller order in December, feels like Christmas presents to self and staff are generally in a festive mood.
Guess I could always ask them to leave a open halve of BP on the bench to see what me and the missus think of it.

Agree George, whilst BP is 'perhaps' getting a little exxy its nowhere near the delusional bullshit prices of so many other Barossa Shirazes...

Cheers
craig

Resisted wellin November, just this


Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2014 x 1

Rockford Basket Press 2014 x 6

Invoiced and paid 30 November so just snuck in.

2 x 2010 Cecile Tremblay Chapelle Chambertin
3 x 2012 Cecile Tremblay Chambolle Musigny Les Feusselottes (one for me; 2 for my mate in HK)

This domaine is my favourite red burgundy producer after Rousseau and Roumier so I can't resist.

Sigmamupi wrote:Invoiced and paid 30 November so just snuck in.

2 x 2010 Cecile Tremblay Chapelle Chambertin
3 x 2012 Cecile Tremblay Chambolle Musigny Les Feusselottes (one for me; 2 for my mate in HK)

This domaine is my favourite red burgundy producer after Rousseau and Roumier so I can't resist.

Been on my radar
You tried domaine mugneret gibourg?
Very perfumed

sjw_11 wrote:Rockford Basket Press 2014 x 6

I didn't know that the basket press was released yet? You on a stonewaller membership?