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Thought I'd start this one this month

Finally bought some 2012 rieslings:
3 x Tim Adams
3 x Knappstein H/P

Also
3 x 2013 Pikes Riesling
3 x 2013 Pauletts Riesling

Anyone tried the 13s yet?

A few additions for the cellar:
2 x 2010 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon John Riddoch
2 x 2010 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon Moss Wood Vineyard
2 x 2010 Bremerton Shiraz Old Adam
1 x 2007 Fonseca Porto Vintage (375ml)

One to drink/try to see if I'll continue the verticle:
1 x 2009 Yalumba The Signature

3 x 2007 Reinhold Haart Piesporter Domherr Riesling Spatlese
6 x 2012 Maretti Langhe Rosso (can see this lovely drop being the spring red du jour)

6 x 2012 Head Contrarian
3 x 2012 Head Brunette
3 x 2012 Head Blonde

The prices on some of these are starting to creep up a bit now.

I received a letter back from Wendouree as well so I'll put an order in and see what happens.

Cheers
Ian

From Coldstream Hills

1 2012 Reserve Pinot
1 2010 Reserve Shiraz
1 2011 Reserve Chardonnay
1 2012 Deer Farm Vineyard Pinot
1 2012 Roslyn Vineyard Pinot
1 2010 Merlot

From Kalleske

3 2012 Old Vine Grenache
1 2012 Tempranillo
1 2012 Durif
1 2012 Zinfandel

if anybody interested in Grenache, don't miss 2012 Old Vine Grenache from Kalleske. it is even better than stellar 2003.

"The prices on some of these are starting to creep up a bit now."

and they're still bargains

6 x 2012 Head Old Vine Grenache
6 x 2012 Head The Contrarian
12 x 2012 Tim Smith Mataro Grenache Shiraz

Geez, hope this 2012 vintage is what I reckon it is

2 x A.Rodda Smiths Vineyard Beechworth Chard
2 x A.Rodda Willow Lake Vineyard Yarra Valley Chard
2 x A.Rodda Cuvee De Chez Bordeaux Blend

Newly discovered producer I thought I would test out.

2 x A.Rodda Smiths Vineyard Beechworth Chard

Would appreciate a tasting note/impressions when you try them.

Thanks
Michael

Will do Michael,

About to take off o/s for about 5 weeks so you will need to be patient !

Thanks Krusty

Ps..if that's the Champagne trip you're referring to, make sure to post notes on your travels too! Small chance I might be there later this year.

Krusty - The '10 Rodda Beechworth Chardy was brilliant. Better get some of the '12.

Few Tyrrells Vat 1 semillon purchases:

1 x '03
2 x '04
1 x '05
3 x '07

Already got few '06 in Cellar.

6 x 2008 Vergnon (champagne)

I'll + 1 the comments on Rodda 2010 chardonnay.

Very little around down in Melbourne, I loved the one i snagged. Drank it at a dinner where guests were gagged, not sure if that affected my taste buds

24 x 2012 Wynns shiraz

Craig.

Krusty wrote:2 x A.Rodda Smiths Vineyard Beechworth Chard
2 x A.Rodda Willow Lake Vineyard Yarra Valley Chard
2 x A.Rodda Cuvee De Chez Bordeaux Blend

Newly discovered producer I thought I would test out.

What vintages Krusty?

Cheers, Travis.

x6 2004 Seppelt Show Reserve Sparkling Shiraz
x2 2005 Leasingham Shiraz Classic Clare Sparkling
x1 2005 Pierre Péters Champagne Cuvée Spéciale Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Chetillons

x4 2013 Jim Barry Riesling Watervale
x4 2008 Tahbilk Marsanne

x2 2010 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Messenger Vineyard
x6 2010 Jacob's Creek/Orlando Cabernet Sauvignon St Hugo
x2 2010 Les Vins de Vienne (Cuilleron Gaillard Villard) St. Joseph l'Arzelle
x3 2009 Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
x3 2010 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon Moss Wood Vineyard
x6 2012 Evoi Cabernet Sauvignon
x6 2011 Evoi The Satyr Reserve

Andrew Jordan wrote:x6 2004 Seppelt Show Reserve Sparkling Shiraz
x2 2005 Leasingham Shiraz Classic Clare Sparkling
x1 2005 Pierre Péters Champagne Cuvée Spéciale Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Chetillons

x4 2013 Jim Barry Riesling Watervale
x4 2008 Tahbilk Marsanne

x2 2010 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Messenger Vineyard
x6 2010 Jacob's Creek/Orlando Cabernet Sauvignon St Hugo
x2 2010 Les Vins de Vienne (Cuilleron Gaillard Villard) St. Joseph l'Arzelle
x3 2009 Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
x3 2010 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon Moss Wood Vineyard
x6 2012 Evoi Cabernet Sauvignon
x6 2011 Evoi The Satyr Reserve

You'll need that lot to help settle the nerves after last weekend's 1 point win. I still feel a bit ill.

TravisW wrote:

Krusty wrote:2 x A.Rodda Smiths Vineyard Beechworth Chard
2 x A.Rodda Willow Lake Vineyard Yarra Valley Chard
2 x A.Rodda Cuvee De Chez Bordeaux Blend

Newly discovered producer I thought I would test out.

What vintages Krusty?

Cheers, Travis.

Apologies, latest releases

12 for the Chard's
11 for the Chez

TravisW wrote:You'll need that lot to help settle the nerves after last weekend's 1 point win. I still feel a bit ill.

Yes it doesn't pay to have a weak heart supporting the Blues! Managed to score a ticket to the MCG this Sunday so a similar result would be nice

Few more:
3 x 2010 Forester Cab Merlot
3 x 2010 Brini Mclaren Vale Shiraz
3 x 2010 Heartland Shiraz
3 x Bundaleer Flinders ranges Cab

1 x Turkey Flat Rose 2013 (Turkey Flat Rose 2013)
1 x d`Arenberg The Fruit Bat Shiraz 2009
1 x d`Arenberg Peppermint Paddock Sparkling Chambourcin NV
1 x d`Arenberg The Beautiful View Grenache 2009
1 x d`Arenberg Little Venice Shiraz 2009
1 x d`Arenberg Ironstone Pressings GSM 2008

Someone was flogging these off in quantity up here... I am very interested to try the Fruit Bat, Beutiful View and Little Venice ... these are all from D'arry's single vineyard program and I have tried them before at the winery but it gets a bit confusing because they have about 7 very expensive single vineyard wines.....(c$100AUD at the cellar door, so its not like you can buy a sampler pack!)

Sam, every year the "amazing sites" range grows from d'Arenberg...I think there are about 15 from the 2011 vintage! I'm lost.

Anyway, my purchases for the month so far:

3xMoondarra Studebaker Pinot Noir 12
2xMoondarra Conception Pinot Noir 10
1xMoondarra Samba Side Pinot Noir 10 (breaking my recently introduced rule of not buying single bottles!)
4xHead Contrarian Shiraz 12
2xHead Blonde Shiraz 12
2xHead Blonde Shiraz 11
4xHead Brunette Shiraz 12
6xSeppelt Drumborg Riesling 13
4xThe Story Pinkers Shiraz 12
2xThe Story Henty Pinot Noir 12
2xThe Story Henty Shiraz 10

It's time to calm down...

simon1980

6 * 2005 Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon - cannot wait to crack one of these & see where its at
2 * Campbells Merchant Prince Muscat - never tried it, have heard nothing but great reviews, so will see how it goes
3 * Primo Estate Joseph Sparkling Red
3 * 2011 Dog Point Section 94 Sav Blanc

simon1980 wrote:Sam, every year the "amazing sites" range grows from d'Arenberg...I think there are about 15 from the 2011 vintage! I'm lost.

Anyway, my purchases for the month so far:

3xMoondarra Studebaker Pinot Noir 12
2xMoondarra Conception Pinot Noir 10
1xMoondarra Samba Side Pinot Noir 10 (breaking my recently introduced rule of not buying single bottles!)
4xHead Contrarian Shiraz 12
2xHead Blonde Shiraz 12
2xHead Blonde Shiraz 11
4xHead Brunette Shiraz 12
6xSeppelt Drumborg Riesling 13
4xThe Story Pinkers Shiraz 12
2xThe Story Henty Pinot Noir 12
2xThe Story Henty Shiraz 10

It's time to calm down...

simon1980

Some great wines in there..... the story henty is a very intriguing wine! I have been known to just smell it for half an hour before even trying a drop

simon1980 wrote:Sam, every year the "amazing sites" range grows from d'Arenberg...I think there are about 15 from the 2011 vintage! I'm lost.

Good grief, I know he likes having a broad range but thats unmanageable!

2x Cullen Diana Madeline 2005
2x Tahbilk 1860 Vines Shiraz 2003

WOW what a deal... Diana Madeline for $70 aussie dollars and 1860 vines tahbilk similar (in a country where Jacobs Creek or even "Gossips" god help me is over $30AUD) .... now lets hope the collectors flogging this off are rich enough they would have kept them in proper storage....

1x d`Arenberg Money Spider Marsanne Rousanne 2010
1x d`Arenberg The Eight Iron Shiraz 2009

simon1980 wrote:Sam, every year the "amazing sites" range grows from d'Arenberg...I think there are about 15 from the 2011 vintage! I'm lost.
Anyway, my purchases for the month so far:

3xMoondarra Studebaker Pinot Noir 12
simon1980

Great wine... had it the other night with some Lethbridge and Appellation Ballarat Pinot. The Moondarra and the most funk and interest. The Appellation Ballarat probably the easiest to drink.

sjw_11 wrote:

simon1980 wrote:Sam, every year the "amazing sites" range grows from d'Arenberg...I think there are about 15 from the 2011 vintage! I'm lost.

Good grief, I know he likes having a broad range but thats unmanageable!

Yes, but I doubted myself, so went to check. 12 Shiraz / 3 Grenache from the 2010 vintage. 12 Shiraz from 2011 vintage. It is a lot. I recall reading that the trademarks for the various markets cost a fortune...

simon1980

conformistpete wrote:

simon1980 wrote:Sam, every year the "amazing sites" range grows from d'Arenberg...I think there are about 15 from the 2011 vintage! I'm lost.
Anyway, my purchases for the month so far:

3xMoondarra Studebaker Pinot Noir 12
simon1980

Great wine... had it the other night with some Lethbridge and Appellation Ballarat Pinot. The Moondarra and the most funk and interest. The Appellation Ballarat probably the easiest to drink.

Welcome! I'm looking forward to trying, maybe next weekend. Apparently Neil sold his Studebaker to pay for the fence posts for his first vintage!

1994 de bortoli noble one botrytis semillon (found it a few days after N4sir gave it a taste and good review so why not)