Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:28 pm
This should be pretty good by now. I will interested to know what you think.Ozzie W wrote:A few wins from an auction tonight:
1 x 1990 Chateau Leoville Poyferre
Mark
Mark
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June 2018 Purchases
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Mark
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:29 pm
I would love to come to NY again one day if only to help raid your Champagne cellar.Mike Hawkins wrote:6 x 2008 Roederer Cristal.... had 24 on preorder, but the 50% hike on the 09 release price put paid to that
Mark
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:36 pm
Will report back when I open it. Hopefully the cork gods will be kind.rooman wrote:This should be pretty good by now. I will interested to know what you think.Ozzie W wrote:A few wins from an auction tonight:
1 x 1990 Chateau Leoville Poyferre
Mark
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:27 am
Most of it is in London and Sydney!rooman wrote:I would love to come to NY again one day if only to help raid your Champagne cellar.Mike Hawkins wrote:6 x 2008 Roederer Cristal.... had 24 on preorder, but the 50% hike on the 09 release price put paid to that
Mark
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.
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:17 pm
+1rooman wrote:I would love to come to NY again one day if only to help raid your Champagne cellar.Mike Hawkins wrote:6 x 2008 Roederer Cristal.... had 24 on preorder, but the 50% hike on the 09 release price put paid to that
Mark
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:26 pm
Thanks matephillisc wrote: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
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
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:18 pm
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
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
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 1:27 pm
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
3x Pewsey Vale The Contours 2012
3x Grosset Riesling Polish Hill 2017
2x Grosset Riesling Alea 2017
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:28 pm
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
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
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:48 pm
3 x 2017 Two Tonne Tasmania Pinot Noir The Dog & Wolf
1 x 2013 Cerbaiola (Salvioni) Brunello di Montalcino
1 x 2013 Cerbaiola (Salvioni) Brunello di Montalcino
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:56 pm
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
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
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:36 pm
Be really patient with the PH.... minimum 10 years for my tastes. It will be great in timeFredericoWines wrote: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
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:43 pm
Thank you Mike. What about Alea? Also needs a long time to mature?Mike Hawkins wrote:Be really patient with the PH.... minimum 10 years for my tastes. It will be great in timeFredericoWines wrote: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
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:34 am
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.
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.
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:38 am
Agree The Lane is a great spot to eat. Their wines are first rate. Sensational view.Scotty vino wrote: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.
Carl
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:53 am
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 anyFredericoWines wrote:Thank you Mike. What about Alea? Also needs a long time to mature?Mike Hawkins wrote:Be really patient with the PH.... minimum 10 years for my tastes. It will be great in timeFredericoWines wrote: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
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:49 pm
Alea is like a Pewsey Prima...early drinkers in the 5-7 year window for me.Mike Hawkins wrote: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 anyFredericoWines wrote:Thank you Mike. What about Alea? Also needs a long time to mature?Mike Hawkins wrote:
Be really patient with the PH.... minimum 10 years for my tastes. It will be great in time
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
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:21 pm
"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
Jesus Craig, NZ wines are still the height of exotica for me. I am freakin' out with jealousy seeing what's "local" for you
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:34 pm
Last month it was a mixed case of 2016 Kumeu River Single Vineyard Chardonnays.via collins wrote:"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
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 lolRe: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 4:38 am
Or keep. The Marcarini can be like old Volvos that just keep on going and going. No rush to drink it IMO.winetastic wrote:Some drink now options:
1 x 1998 Marcarini Barolo Brunate
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:20 am
Great descriptor IanIan S wrote:Or keep. The Marcarini can be like old Volvos that just keep on going and going. No rush to drink it IMO.winetastic wrote:Some drink now options:
1 x 1998 Marcarini Barolo Brunate
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:05 am
I take the view that auction purchases should be attacked sooner rather than later, you never really know what storage was like...Ian S wrote:Or keep. The Marcarini can be like old Volvos that just keep on going and going. No rush to drink it IMO.winetastic wrote:Some drink now options:
1 x 1998 Marcarini Barolo Brunate
That being said, fill level high into the neck
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:40 am
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
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
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:23 pm
6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:56 pm
A few winemakers in Clare told me 2018 was a train wreck vintage for RieslingGeorge Krashos wrote:6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 4:01 pm
Hope they told the marketers and media as well Mike...I might have Riesling stocks approaching your Champagne stocks...anyway a few bottles.Mike Hawkins wrote:A few winemakers in Clare told me 2018 was a train wreck vintage for RieslingGeorge Krashos wrote:6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.
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
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:00 pm
Didn't recall the weather in March/April being that bad. And you always need early drinkers! Cheers.Mike Hawkins wrote:A few winemakers in Clare told me 2018 was a train wreck vintage for RieslingGeorge Krashos wrote:6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:41 pm
What else did they say re 2018?Mike Hawkins wrote:A few winemakers in Clare told me 2018 was a train wreck vintage for RieslingGeorge Krashos wrote:6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.
Are they still trying to move their ‘17 stocks I wonder.
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:53 pm
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
3 x 2015 Sinapius Home Vineyard Pinot
3 x 2011 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sav Merlot
3 x 2016 Mewstone Chardonnay
Re: June 2018 Purchases
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:48 am
Nothing more... but surely the 17 stocks walked out the door. There are some superb wines from that vintageMatt@5453 wrote:What else did they say re 2018?Mike Hawkins wrote:A few winemakers in Clare told me 2018 was a train wreck vintage for RieslingGeorge Krashos wrote:6 X Petaluma Riesling 2017. Thought I'd get ready for the 18s.
Are they still trying to move their ‘17 stocks I wonder.