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Like Timnit last month, I too thought i'd start one of these off!

6 x 2008 Seppelt Chalambar
4 x 2012 Seppelt Chalambar (shady TWE at it again, but not for this topic)
6 x 2013 Coldstream Hills Pinot
3 X 2012 Mount Langhi Cliff Edge
4 x 2013 Tahbilk Marsanne
1 x 2010 Altos R Crianza
1 x 2011 Marques de Riscal Proximo

12 x 2011 Marius Simpatico Shiraz, arrived today, Roger Pike did a special for members, got lucky it got sold out in couple days.
12 x 2012 Mount Langi - Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz
6 x 2010 Gomersal Reserve Shiraz - brought other case for the cellar.

3xTyrrells Johnnos Shiraz 2013
3xTyrrells Old Patch Shiraz 2013
12xMarius Simpatico Shiraz 2011
3xTen Minutes by Tractor Pinot Noir 2012
(lots of) personally imported Henri Chauvet Champagne

Oh no, the Wendouree mailer will be here soon...

Simon

12 * 2012 Jim Barry - The Barry Bros cab/shiraz.
My new everydayer. Its a cracker and won't last long I don't think.

12 * 2012 dutschke st jakobi shiraz

Another 6 * 2012 Gibson reserve shiraz, cos it's amazing

3 * 2004 David Franz georgies walk cab sav

1 * magnum 94 Armagh

2 * magnums 98 Jim Barry McRae wood shiraz

12 * 2012 glatezer Wallace shiraz Grenache

OT: I tried the 2012 cliff edge, and I reckon it has some real potential. cant wait to try it again.

12x 2004 Dom Perignon

1x 2004 Dom Perignon .... from duty free so who knows what the quality will be like, but I was a bit tipsy on my way out of Singapore and thought I would get something to celebrate arrival in the UK (at S$195 I thought the value was OK).

24 x 2012 Pepperjack Shiraz
Had a few recently and very impressed.

8 x Morris Grand Muscat
4 x Morris Grand Tokay

Quiet June...so i had to start July off with a few

3x2010 Curly Flat Pinot Noir
3x2010 Tim Adams Aberfeldy Shiraz
3x2012 Samuel's Gorge Shiraz
3xDuke's Magpie Hill Riesling

Croquet King wrote:8 x Morris Grand Muscat
4 x Morris Grand Tokay

Those morris grand muscats and tokays are great VFM.

12 x 2008 blue poles allouran

Totally agree LGW.

On the recent taste the best I had were Campbells rare Isabella and Merchant Prince but at $110 375ml - a bit expensive.
The Morris were easily the best value at $40 for 500ml.

Stanton and Killeen I thought had the best classic range.

A bit of a mix:
1 x 2000 Fox Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 2001 Maxwell Ellen Street Shiraz
1 x 2003 Fox Creek Short Row Shiraz
1 x 2004 Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz
1 x 2004 Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz
1 x 2004 Kalleske Greenock Shiraz
1 x 2003 Clarendon Hills Clarendon Grenache
1 x 2002 Fox Creek JSM Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Franc
1 x 2003 Gibson Barossa Vale Wilfreda Blend
2 x 2004 Greenock Creek Cornerstone Grenache
1 x 1999 Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Wild Duck Creek and Rockford to come

Cheers

Michael

1 x 2011 Lake's Folly Cab Sav
1 x 2013 Lake's Folly Chardonnay
1 x 2002 Mistletoe Reserve Shiraz
1 x 2011 Tower Estate Reserve Shiraz
1 x 2011 Hungerford Hill Heavy Metal Shiraz

12 x 2014 Thomas 'Breamore' Sémillon
12 x 2005 O'Shea & Murphy Cab Franc
12 x 2013 Kay Brothers Basket Pressed Grenache
6 x 2013 Kay Brothers Basket Pressed Nero d'Avola

[quote="Michael McNally"]A bit of a mix:
1 x 2000 Fox Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 2001 Maxwell Ellen Street Shiraz
1 x 2003 Fox Creek Short Row Shiraz
1 x 2004 Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz
1 x 2004 Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz
1 x 2004 Kalleske Greenock Shiraz
1 x 2003 Clarendon Hills Clarendon Grenache
1 x 2002 Fox Creek JSM Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Franc
1 x 2003 Gibson Barossa Vale Wilfreda Blend
2 x 2004 Greenock Creek Cornerstone Grenache
1 x 1999 Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Wild Duck Creek and Rockford to come

Cheers

Did you get these via Auction?]

3 x Bay of Fires Pinot 2012
2 x Peter Lehmann Mentor Cab 2010
2 x Vasse Felix Cab 2011

3 x 1996 St Henri
2 x 2007 Domaine Dujac Clos St. Denis
3 x 2009 Les Forts de Latour
1 x 2010 Château Latour à Pomerol 9magnum)

daver6 wrote:3 x 1996 St Henri
2 x 2007 Domaine Dujac Clos St. Denis
3 x 2009 Les Forts de Latour
1 x 2010 Château Latour à Pomerol 9magnum)

Hi dave, I'd be interested in any tasting notes of the St Henri 96. I've one bottle of two left that I'm thinking is at or near maximum cellaring potential, if not a little over.

Cheers

daz

LGW wrote:

Croquet King wrote:8 x Morris Grand Muscat
4 x Morris Grand Tokay

Those morris grand muscats and tokays are great VFM.

12 x 2008 blue poles allouran

Just wondering where you sourced your Allouran from? Direct ?

ads_11 wrote:
12 x 2008 blue poles allouran

Just wondering where you sourced your Allouran from? Direct ?

It wasn't direct but I'm pretty sure I can't mention the company on here either. I purchased a case from them a few months ago and they called up last week saying they had a few cases available again (they've probably sold out again by now). Hope that helps!

The current release is the 2010, I've been meaning to grab a few.

LGW wrote:

ads_11 wrote:
12 x 2008 blue poles allouran

Just wondering where you sourced your Allouran from? Direct ?

It wasn't direct but I'm pretty sure I can't mention the company on here either. I purchased a case from them a few months ago and they called up last week saying they had a few cases available again (they've probably sold out again by now). Hope that helps!

The current release is the 2010, I've been meaning to grab a few.

No worries, just wondering... I have some of the 2010's, and very nice they are too... About to put in an order for 6 of the latest reserve merlot too..

daz wrote:

daver6 wrote:3 x 1996 St Henri
2 x 2007 Domaine Dujac Clos St. Denis
3 x 2009 Les Forts de Latour
1 x 2010 Château Latour à Pomerol 9magnum)

Hi dave, I'd be interested in any tasting notes of the St Henri 96. I've one bottle of two left that I'm thinking is at or near maximum cellaring potential, if not a little over.

Cheers

daz

Hi Daz,

This thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13924&p=115262 contains a combined tasting note for a bottle I shared with some friends a few months ago. In short, was drinking superbly! Can't see it improving further, but I don't think it was going downhill yet either. Based on how much I enjoyed that bottle I bought three more with plans to drink over the next year or two at most. Fingers crossed they are in as good a condition.

I think it depends on how you like your wine. IMO, that St. Henri will improve and evolve over the next 10 years (if not longer). I don't think it is near its peak. If you still want more primary fruit, some secondary characteristics and softened structure then it is looking good right now.

I wouldn't have thought there would be any rush to drink the 1996 St Henri. Hope not anyway. I'm planning to open a 1996 on my birthday this year alongside my single lonely 1986 (here's hoping that's a good bottle!).

Purchases this month - couple of clearances, and I've been on a bit of a Nebbiolo fix lately:

6 x 2011 Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot
6 x 2011 Brookland Valley Chardonnay
1 x 1996 Produttori del Barbaresco Montefico
1 x 1997 Produttori del Barbaresco Moccagatta
4 x 2012 SC Pannell by SCP Nebbiolo - great value local nebb
3 x 2004 Borgogno Barolo
1 x 2004 Fontanafredda Serralunga D'Alba
1 x 2008 Crawford River Cab Merlot
2 x 2006 De Bortoli Estate Shiraz Viognier
2 x 2011 and 2 x 2012 Brokenwood Semillon (half bottles I found in a clearance bin - couldn't resist)

Will

calm wrote:3 x Bay of Fires Pinot 2012
2 x Peter Lehmann Mentor Cab 2010
2 x Vasse Felix Cab 2011

Hi Calm,

Have you tried the 2010 Mentor? I had a 1998 6 months or so ago that was terrific. I do like a Barossa cabernet every now and then, though I have virtually none in the cellar. Might have to try one again.

Will

Willard wrote:

calm wrote:3 x Bay of Fires Pinot 2012
2 x Peter Lehmann Mentor Cab 2010
2 x Vasse Felix Cab 2011

Hi Calm,

Have you tried the 2010 Mentor? I had a 1998 6 months or so ago that was terrific. I do like a Barossa cabernet every now and then, though I have virtually none in the cellar. Might have to try one again.

Will

Hi Will
No haven't tried it, I realised that I quite like Barossa Cabernet and had little put away (mostly WA/Coonawarra). Bought on a recent review I saw and it sounded like it had the characters I enjoy in a Cab. Let me know of any other examples you could recommend.

5 cases of mix Bordeaux 2009 :
- Chateau La Croix de Beaucaillou
- Chateau Gloria
- Chateau Potensac
- Chateau Gazin
- Chateau Haut Bailly
- Chateau Pichon Lalande
- Chateau Sociando Mallet
- Chateau Montrose
- Chateau Pontet Canet
- Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou
- Chateau Lynch Bages

And now to play Tetris with the cellar space

Cheers
Andy

I bought 2 dozen of the Riposte Sabre Pinot Noir 2012. I cracked one for the first time last night. I was very impressed. Great clarity and purity in Ruby colour. The nose was enticing and addictive. Smooth tannins and obviously great oak make this an outstanding Pinot. Unbelievable value. Highly recommended. I had it with roast lamb.

calm wrote:

Willard wrote:

calm wrote:3 x Bay of Fires Pinot 2012
2 x Peter Lehmann Mentor Cab 2010
2 x Vasse Felix Cab 2011

Hi Calm,

Have you tried the 2010 Mentor? I had a 1998 6 months or so ago that was terrific. I do like a Barossa cabernet every now and then, though I have virtually none in the cellar. Might have to try one again.

Will

Hi Will
No haven't tried it, I realised that I quite like Barossa Cabernet and had little put away (mostly WA/Coonawarra). Bought on a recent review I saw and it sounded like it had the characters I enjoy in a Cab. Let me know of any other examples you could recommend.

Most Cabernet in my cellar is also Coonawarra & Margaret River (WA probably dominant now and increasing, I seem to be buying less Coonawarra). So I haven't had that many Barossa either - if anyone else has some to try that would be appreciated. The ones that stick out for me are Rifle Range (loved the 2010) and Mentor. The Rockford reeks of class, sounds like this is standard for this producer.

Cheaper end I've had some Thorne Clarke blends which I've really enjoyed. I bought a 6 pack of an Eden Springs Cab (2006) on the back of a Halliday review ages ago - which is great, still 3 bottles left and starting drink nicely. I then promptly never heard of or saw their wines again. Now I think on it - Eden Valley may be more to my tastes.

Will

2x 2012 By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir
1x 2012 Best's Thomson Family Shiraz

Not much action here - saving furiously to move house!

1 x 1989 Tyrrell's Vat 1 "Riesling"
1 x 1987 Lindeman's Bin 7055 Hunter River Semillon