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I was sure I was done for the year (other than the impending 2010 Marius releases), but I forgot aboth this little lot:
3 x 2010 Ballycroft Small Berry Shiraz (French Oak)
3 x 2010 Ballycroft Small Berry Shiraz (American Oak)
3 x 2010 Ballycroft Small Berry Cabernet Sauvignon

I thought I was done too and then it turned out I wasn't...

4x Graham Miller 2006 Shiraz
1x Lakes Folly Cabernets 2010 half bottle
1x Lakes Folly 2011 Chardonnay
1x Lakes Folly 2010 "3 Estates" Shiraz Cabernet
6x Briar Ridge Karl Stockhausen Chardonnay 2010
5x assorted Allandale wines (sem, sav blanc, aged sem, shiraz and mudgee sangiovese)
4x assorted Scarborough wines (YL chard, GL sem, sticky, and rose)
1x Gundog Estate Semillon and 1x Shiraz
3x Tower Estate, 1x 2002 sem, 1x 2007 sem and 1x 2004 Shiraz

Plus I forgot I was going to the Hunter and made a few more auction buys:
2x Coriole Mary Kathleen reserve 2007
2x Grosset Gaia Cabernets 1999
3x Jenke Cabernet 1999
1x Franklin Estate Isolation Ridge Shiraz 1996
1x Tollana VP 1976
1x Pauletts Shiraz 2007

Just got newsletter in mail from Wantirna Estate, just ordered and noticed a few numbers short on my credit card today, guess it's on my way! :

3 x 2011 Isabella Chardonnay (Interesting that this is first screwcap vintage, other reds remain corked)
3 x 2010 Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Wasn't prepared to to pay $115 for their Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot, I am sure I could use that $115 of something better and better valued. Anyone here brought this in past or tasted, any comment worth forking out that price?

12 x Thomas Wines DJV Shiraz 2010 - $190 a case, down from $420 as part of the Small WInemakers Centre Make a Wish Foundation promotion

What a ripper buy Dan, well done. In
Melbourne, sun is shining, a man's mind turns to Riesling:

4 x Tim Adams 2012 Riesling
4 x Jim Barry watervale Riesling
And preparing for winter 2016
4 x Vasse Felix cab merlot

Like many here, I await the clarion call from Roger Pike,
And the Blue Poles release will bother the bank account soon too
.

12 x Thomas Wines DJV Shiraz 2010
12 x DAVID HOOK 2009 SHIRAZ
3 x turkey flat shiraz 2001
3 x turkey flat shiraz 2002

6 x meerea park alexander munro shiraz 2007
6 x meerea park alexander munro shiraz 2009
6 x best 0 bin 2010(first time purchase)

Couldn't resist a mixed box of Head wines from Gavin:

3 Head Red 2011
2 Head Contrarian 2011
1 Head Grenache 2011

I just love Alex's wines...(hopefully) even in off years. Actually, although there is a lot of dross out there, I have found quite a few 2011's I like. When well made, I am enjoying the lightness and freshness.

6 x Seppelt drumborg Riesling 2011

Simon1980

6 x Bests Great Western Riesling 2012. New winemaker this vintage which ripened earlier so was picked earlier according the winery rep who called. I loved the 2011, bought 15 bottles, have one left, so this vintage should be interesting. Free freight to NQ swayed me.

Mum was visiting for the long weekend, so brought her on a trip around some Canberra wineries. Tastings at Mount Majura, Shaw, Helm and Clonakilla, lunch at Flint. Some wonderful food and wine!

I was designated driver, so not much tasting, but managed to buy one of:
Helm Premium riesling
Helm Premium cabernet
Clonakilla riesling
Clonakilla O'Riada shiraz viognier

Was very impressed by my first visit to Helm, and we timed each visit just right, getting the winemaker / staff all to ourselves before large groups arrived as we finished.

One thing, my O'Riada was low on fill, and when I sent a photo, they kindly posted me a replacement at their expense without question. Excellent service!!

Chalice Bridge MR Shiraz Cabernet 2008 x 6, $84.44 delivered. Can't find a TN of this vintage but on TWC the 2007 rated 95pts/Special Value.I suspect the 2008, even though a very good vintage in MR, is likely to not be of the same standard. Still, I don't recall tasting any MR shiraz/cab blends so it could be interesting.

porschemad911 wrote:Clonakilla O'Riada shiraz viognier

Good call, I actually liked this better than the flagship SV for '11.

Another casualty of the crunch hitting the industry Aldgate Ridge in the Adelaide Hills is closing down with prices to match. Bought a case of the 2006 Pinot and 2006 Pinot Chardonnay. There's plenty left if you want some nice wines. They have Pinots from 2003-2006, some nice rose, sav blanc and sparkling all with good bottle age.

From auction:
3 x Forester Estate 2004 MR Cabernet
4 X Forester Estate 2003 MR Cabernet
6 x Barossa Valley Estate 2010 E Bass Eden Valley Riesling. Vey nice
2 x Jamiesons Run 2002 McShanes Block Coonwarra Shiraz
2 x Jamiesons Run 2002 O'Dea's Block Coonwawarra Cabernet
8 x Yalumba Galway Pipe. All old bottlings with 4 measured in pints and fluid oz from a time (1960's) when ports were a well respected premium product. Levels were pretty good showing they were well cellared.
A mixed case of recent vintage chardies for the coming summer months
Earned a smack from SWMBO but like the dog that gets the same treatment when he gets into the garbage its worth it.

Carl

6 of the Rockford Basket press already ordered. Oh how do i get permission from the accounts manager to order Noon eclipse and Marius when they are available?????

daz wrote:Chalice Bridge MR Shiraz Cabernet 2008 x 6, $84.44 delivered. Can't find a TN of this vintage but on TWC the 2007 rated 95pts/Special Value.I suspect the 2008, even though a very good vintage in MR, is likely to not be of the same standard. Still, I don't recall tasting any MR shiraz/cab blends so it could be interesting.

The 07 were fantastic as was the price you got the 08's!, good luck i reckon your on a winner Daz.......

S

6 x Fox Creek Short Row Shiraz 2008
1 x Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2007
2 x Landhaus Basket Pressed Shiraz 2004
1 x Shaw & Smith Shiraz 2006
2 x Coriole Shiraz 2008
6 x Hahn Barossa Vineyards Catharina Shiraz 2006
1 x Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 1996
4 x Haan Shiraz Prestige 2000
3 x Haan Shiraz Prestige 2002

ross

damonpeyo wrote:Just got newsletter in mail from Wantirna Estate, just ordered and noticed a few numbers short on my credit card today, guess it's on my way! :

3 x 2011 Isabella Chardonnay (Interesting that this is first screwcap vintage, other reds remain corked)
3 x 2010 Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Wasn't prepared to to pay $115 for their Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot, I am sure I could use that $115 of something better and better valued. Anyone here brought this in past or tasted, any comment worth forking out that price?

Hi Damon,

Currently have 2 bottles of this waiting for a proper tasting (in a few years). Tasted it last year when we picked it up, but (like all 'cool-climate tasting' reds) I wasn't sure how it would go. I figured I'd try it just this once. I wasn't keen on it just fresh from the bottle, but it may pick up some depth in the 5 years I'm going to give it. If it does surprise me, then I might try getting some more. Normally I wouldn't buy anything for this price unless someone has aged it for me first - we picked up a 2005 Oracle Shiraz from Kilikanoon for $100 (for example).

The one thing on their list that I should have recommended (but that we aren't buying - there is a limit of 2 and we bought too much in SA to justify a case of 6 wines from WE) was the fortified Chardonnay (Rattafia?). A real gem and quite unlike almost anything else I have ever tasted. I would have got 2,but not with anything else for this year. My wine budget has been curtailed for the year!

Stavros wrote:

daz wrote:Chalice Bridge MR Shiraz Cabernet 2008 x 6, $84.44 delivered. Can't find a TN of this vintage but on TWC the 2007 rated 95pts/Special Value.I suspect the 2008, even though a very good vintage in MR, is likely to not be of the same standard. Still, I don't recall tasting any MR shiraz/cab blends so it could be interesting.

The 07 were fantastic as was the price you got the 08's!, good luck i reckon your on a winner Daz.......

S

Thanks S, hope it approaches the 07 in quality. The price was $11.99/btl + $12.50 freight, very happy with the price, not so the freight that's recently jumped from $7. I'll post a TN after the wine arrives.

Cheers

daz

camw wrote:

porschemad911 wrote:Clonakilla O'Riada shiraz viognier

Good call, I actually liked this better than the flagship SV for '11.

Mmm, I don't know if I liked it better than the flagship, but much better value! Actually the flagship was the only wine I had a proper tasting glass of, but I prefer the previous vintage. The '11 SV had an almost herbal-ness to it (rosemary and thyme) plenty of definition and length, but not quite enough richness to hold my interest all the way.

Just placed an order for Castagna that I will collect at the Open Day this Saturday.

2x 2010 Genesis Syrah
1x 2010 La Chiave (Sangiovese)
2x 2010 Un Segreto (Sangiovese/Shiraz)- a bottle of 2009 I had in July is my Wine of the Year so far hands down......
1x 2008 Sparkling Genesis- Lined up for Christmas lunch already
2x 2010 Adams Rib Red (Syrah/Nebbiolo)

Chad

Another local winery trip with a group of friends. Again the designated driver (12 seater bus this time!), so hardly any tasting, but purchased:

Gallagher Sparkling Duet
Gallagher Shiraz
Gallagher Riesling
Yarrh Shiraz
Yarrh Shiraz Cabernet (surprised at how nice this was at the $20 cellar door price)
Dionysus Late Harvest Riesling

Never visited these before, Yarrh is such a beautiful spot, had a very pleasant picnic lunch there.

2004 Rockford SVS Hoffman
2004 Rockford SVS Falxman
Courtesy of a friend

It's been a huge month and the Credit Card has taken a battering. The wife has now turned my tap off!! I'm sure the Post Office will be glad to see the back of me for a while now as well. I think I've bought more wine in the last 12 months than in the last 5 years.

3 x 2010 Ballycroft Small Berry Shiraz (French)
3 x 2010 Ballycroft Small Berry Shiraz (American)
3 x 2010 Ballycroft Small Berry Cabernet
3 x 2010 Ballycroft Mataro

5 x 2011 Noon Eclipse
5 x 2011 Noon M2M Shiraz
2 x 2011 Noon 12 Bells

6 x 2010 Rockford Basket Press
6 x 2010 Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet
3 x Rockford Black Shiraz
(I'll get some more of the other Rockford wines when I visit in May next year)

3 x 2010 S.C. Pannell Grenache
3 x 2010 Kay Bros. Block 6 Shiraz
3 x 2010 Voyager Shiraz
6 x 2008 Torbreck Sporran Shiraz

24 x 2007 Tintara Grenache (outstanding wine, new house quaffer)

4 x 2010 Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz
4 x 2010 Greenock Creek Apricot Block Shiraz
4 x 2010 Greenock Creek Seven Acre Shiraz
3 x 2010 Greenock Creek Cabernet
3 x 2010 Greenock Creek Cornerstone Grenache

That should pretty much do me for a while now I hope.

Cheers
Ian

6 X 2009 Wynn's John Riddoch
6 X 2011 Bullant Shiraz
2 X 2011 Whistler wines Estate Grenache (i think it was the estate wine?)
6 X 2012 Pikes Traditonale Riesling

Wallet = empty for the month...

Getting this from Gavin. good deal!

6 x 2010 Spinifex La Maline
6 x 2010 Spinifex Indigene

I am a long time Tahbilk Member...not yet purchased, just asking your opinions.

Anyone here tasted/heard/whatever about the 2007 TAHBILK 'ERIC STEVENS PURBRICK' CABERNET SAUVIGNON???

Looks like gonna be similar to the 2003 and 2005 Vintages or what?

3x 2009 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz

Had to get some before it dissappeared.

AndrewCowley wrote:3x 2009 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz

Had to get some before it dissappeared.

Good move! I bought four, three left so can attest to it being a seriously excellent wine, especially for $20-$22.

daz wrote:

AndrewCowley wrote:3x 2009 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz

Had to get some before it dissappeared.

Good move! I bought four, three left so can attest to it being a seriously excellent wine, especially for $20-$22.

brought a bottle, had a taste, impressed, ended up going back to bottlo to buy a 6 pack for $124 bucks.


Thanks for the tip!

6 x Howard Park Riesling 2011
6 x Brookland Valley Verse 1 Shiraz 2011
2 x Duperrey Rose

6 x Bests Bin 1 2011 Shiraz - Just took out the Jimmy Watson. The 2010 is a great drop too so will be interesting to see the comparison between the two
4 x 2009 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz - got on the bandwagon as well and grabbed the last 4 - too many good reports not to grab some.