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2 x Collector Tiger Tiger Chardonnay 2012
2 x Collector Reserve Shiraz 2011

Yum!

Cheers, Travis.

I just bought a truckload of stuff after buying a new house with a cellar double the size of the old one! Made me realise how my collection had largely degenerated down to Coonawarra reds and fortifieds. Time and a place and all that...

Anyway:

Several Morgon Beaujolais'
A bunch of Pinots: Bress, some Tassie gear, a few Oakridge Estates
A dozen each of the Mike Press Shiraz and Chard... Damn they're good value!

4 x 2013 Castle Rock Estate Riesling
3 x 2005 Chateau Puech-Haut St Drezery
2 x 2009 Fraser Gallop Chardonnay
2 x 2009 Michel Magnien Fixin
2 x 2012 Hoddles Creek Chardonnay
1 x 2005 Chateau Terre Vieille Pecharmant
1 x 2003 Chateau D'Aydie Madiran
1 x 2003 Pierre Laplace Madiran
1 x 2000 Mount Pleasant Rosehill Shiraz
1 x 1994 Hardy's Vintage Port
&
6 x 2010 Blue Poles Allouran
4 x 2011 Mount Pleasant Rosehill Shiraz
4 x 2012 Hoddles Creek 1er Pinot Noir
4 x 2013 Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc (amazing NZ chenin that people should have a look at)
2 x 2012 Coriole Sangiovese

12 * 2010 parker coonawarra merlot
2 * 2006 Rockford rifle cab sav.
6 * 2009 mt langi cliff edge shiraz
3 * 2004 David Franz georgies walk cab sav
3 * 2004 David Franz Alexanders reward cab shiraz
12 * 2006 charles cmicky trumps shiraz
6 * 2008 elderton shiraz

1 x 2010 Clarenton Hills Australis Shiraz

A mixed dozen of 2013 Pinots from Timo Mayer

Krusty wrote:A mixed dozen of 2013 Pinots from Timo Mayer

What was 2013 like in the Yarrra Krusty?

Cheers, Travis.

Pretty good to very good from the reports I have read (with of course a few mandatory "best vintage since xxx" comments as well).
To be perfectly honest with you though, I ordered these sight unseen and on comparative reviews with 2012 by Pringle and a few comments on WineFront. Timo has delivered the goods previously, happy to back him to do it again.

Thanks Krusty.

I've got some of his 2012s sitting under the stairs. Can't wait to crack one.

Cheers, Travis.

I promised MichaelR I would bring a 2012 Doktor to the Sydney offline on the 20th March, I will update as to how it is travelling.

Thanks Krusty.

6 x Cape Mentelle Cabernet 1998 ... will take one for the team.

Jay60A wrote:6 x Cape Mentelle Cabernet 1998 ... will take one for the team.

Hooray for Jay60A!

1x Darenberg Ironstone Pressings 2009
1x Blass Grey Label Shiraz Cab 2010
1x Kaesler Bogan Shiraz 2007
1x Old Faithful Northern Exposure Grenache 2006
1x Capercaillie Ghillie Shiraz 2007
1x Arete Marananga Shiraz 2010

2 Rousseau Clos de Beze 2011 There goes my entire quarter's budget in two bottles!

12 x Son of Eden 2012, Clare Valley Riesling. two bottles down - awesome stuff.

rooman wrote:12 x Son of Freda 2012, Clare Valley Riesling. two bottles down - awesome stuff.

Hi Rooman

Is this the Sons of Eden 'Freya'?

Haven't had one for a few years but it was a cracking rizza.

Cheers

Michael

continuing on the Spanish theme
4 x 2005 Marques de Riscal Baron de Chirel Reserva

rens wrote:continuing on the Spanish theme
4 x 2005 Marques de Riscal Baron de Chirel Reserva

?Cuanto cuesta?

Michael McNally wrote:

rooman wrote:12 x Son of Freda 2012, Clare Valley Riesling. two bottles down - awesome stuff.

Hi Rooman

Is this the Sons of Eden 'Freya'?

Haven't had one for a few years but it was a cracking rizza.

Cheers

Michael

Michael.,

yep that's the stuff. I just corrected the post after putting the empty wine bottle in the glass bin. I agree its a superb drop especially at that price. I can't believe I have not come across it before. I will be really interested to see how well it ages. Have you (or anyone else for that matter) tried any of their older wines?

Mark

rooman wrote:Michael.,

yep that's the stuff. I just corrected the post after putting the empty wine bottle in the glass bin. I agree its a superb drop especially at that price. I can't believe I have not come across it before. I will be really interested to see how well it ages. Have you (or anyone else for that matter) tried any of their older wines?

Mark

I have some older Zephyrus (2006 and 2007) both of which are beautiful drinking. I have managed to hang onto some Kennedys for a few years but they are simply too delicious to resist given the price. I haven't kept any of the Rieslings for more than a couple of years for the same reason.

Cheers

Michael

6 x 2012 Savaterre Chardonnay

3 x 2012 Hoddles Creek 1er Pinot Noir

3 x 2012 Hoddles Creek 1er Chardonnay

3x 2009 Château de Myrat Sauternes 375ml

3x 2010 Majella Cabernet Sauvignon

3x 2009 Sandalford Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

3x 2010 Best's Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz

3x 2011 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Chardonnay

3x 2010 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 375ml

1x 2009 Kooyong Haven Pinot Noir
1x 2012 Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay
1x 2010 Yalumba 'The Cigar' Cabernet Sauvignon
1x 2012 Teusner 'Avatar' Grenache Mataro Shiraz

Michael McNally wrote:

rooman wrote:Michael.,

yep that's the stuff. I just corrected the post after putting the empty wine bottle in the glass bin. I agree its a superb drop especially at that price. I can't believe I have not come across it before. I will be really interested to see how well it ages. Have you (or anyone else for that matter) tried any of their older wines?

Mark

I have some older Zephyrus (2006 and 2007) both of which are beautiful drinking. I have managed to hang onto some Kennedys for a few years but they are simply too delicious to resist given the price. I haven't kept any of the Rieslings for more than a couple of years for the same reason.

Cheers

Michael

Having decided I really enjoy aged riesling, I have been aggressively collecting it in recent years. So far I have put down about 10 cases of the 2012 vintage. I generally drink a couple of each case then throw it to the back of the cellar. Since 2013 is looking good, I should be able to keep my hands off the 2012 once I move onto the 2013. I have started drinking some of the 2005 and they are just starting to show. The Leo Buring was an absolute steal whilst the Grosset Watervale is stunning but still far too young.

Mark

Just gone a little crazy again (by my standards)

4 x 2010 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz
3 x 2010 Torbreck Steading (Magnum)
3 x 2012 Torbreck Woodcutters (Magnum)
3 x 2012 Torbreck Struie
6 x 2012 Teusner Riebke
6 x 2012 Teusner Avatar
6 x 2011 Hay Shed Hill Cab Sauv
2 x 2012 Head Wines Contrarian
4 x 2012 Head Wines Brunette
4 x 2011 Cape Mentelle Shiraz
4 x 2012 Kalleske Pirathon
4 x 2012 John Duval Entity
4 x 2012 John Duval Plexus
2 x 2009 Chateau Cantermerle as a first dip into Bordeaux

Decided to purchase some of Warrabilla's 2013 Parola's release: Will cellar these guys away.
2x 2013 Parola's Release Zinfandel
2x 2013 Parola's Release Cab Sauv
4x 2013 Parola's Release Shiraz
4x 2013 Parola's Release Durif

Picked up some cheap Penfolds 2010 Releases. I won't be touching any of the 2011 releases (except might try the Bin 389). Save my coin for the 2012 releases.
4x 2010 Bin 150 (sensational stuff)
4x 2010 Bin 389
4x 2010 Bin 407
6x 2008 St Henri
6x 2010 Bin 28
6x 2010 Bin 128

Teisto wrote:Just gone a little crazy again (by my standards)

4 x 2010 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz
3 x 2010 Torbreck Steading (Magnum)
3 x 2012 Torbreck Woodcutters (Magnum)
3 x 2012 Torbreck Struie
6 x 2012 Teusner Riebke
6 x 2012 Teusner Avatar
6 x 2011 Hay Shed Hill Cab Sauv
2 x 2012 Head Wines Contrarian
4 x 2012 Head Wines Brunette
4 x 2011 Cape Mentelle Shiraz
4 x 2012 Kalleske Pirathon
4 x 2012 John Duval Entity
4 x 2012 John Duval Plexus
2 x 2009 Chateau Cantermerle as a first dip into Bordeaux

Virtually all these are amongst the better releases of the respective labels IMO. Well done...

Redwine&Rum wrote:Decided to purchase some of Warrabilla's 2013 Parola's release: Will cellar these guys away.
2x 2013 Parola's Release Zinfandel
2x 2013 Parola's Release Cab Sauv
4x 2013 Parola's Release Shiraz
4x 2013 Parola's Release Durif

Picked up some cheap Penfolds 2010 Releases. I won't be touching any of the 2011 releases (except might try the Bin 389). Save my coin for the 2012 releases.
4x 2010 Bin 150 (sensational stuff)
4x 2010 Bin 389
4x 2010 Bin 407
6x 2008 St Henri
6x 2010 Bin 28
6x 2010 Bin 128

I thought the 2010 Bin 150 was the best young Penfolds wine I've tried in many years

2 x Rockford Moppa Springs 2009
1 x Rusden Driftsand 2012
3 x Abbotts and Delaunay Corbieres Reserve 2011
3 x Abbotts and Delaunay Roussillion 2011
3 x Domaine A Stoney Vineyard Cabernet 2007
2 x Pooley Butchers Hill Pinot Noir 2011
2 x Pooley Reserve Cabernet Merlot
2 x Mayer Close Planted Pinot Noir 2013

A few oldies from auction. All appear in good order.

3 x ELDREDGE Blue Chip Clare Valley Shiraz 2002
1 x HASELGROVE H Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 1996
2 x PERTARINGA McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Carl