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It's only the first day of September and I've already purchased 21 bottles.

6 x 2013 Marius Simpatico
6 x 2013 Marius Symphony
3 x 2005 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
3 x 2013 Hillcrest Vineyards Pinot Noir Premium
3 x 2013 Hillcrest Vineyards Pinot Noir Village

Woops, me too!

6 x 2013 Marius Simpatico
6 x 2013 Marius Symphony
1 x 2013 Vietti Barbera Tre Vigne
3 x 2006 Muga Prado Enea Gran Riserva
4 x 2010 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
4 x 2014 Te Mata Elston Chardonnay

Ozzie W wrote:3 x 2005 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial

Have you sampled any? I have some tucked away...

1973 D'Arenberg Vintage Port
1976 Chateau La Lagune

PDG wrote:

Ozzie W wrote:3 x 2005 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial

Have you sampled any? I have some tucked away...

I also have 3 put away. From what I've read it is built better than the 2004 and should last a bit longer. I've read comparisons to the 2001 (Which I have a solitary bottle of, but not tried).

PDG wrote:

Ozzie W wrote:3 x 2005 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial

Have you sampled any? I have some tucked away...

I tried this wine at a local DM's last Saturday. I am not certain whether the wine was heat affected in its storage, but it was disappointing especially for the price. I am a fan of Riojas, however not this one. All three other people with me (including DM staff) agreed. Best to try before you buy any more.

6 x 2013 Marius Simpatico
6 x 2013 Marius Symphony

Technically a couple of the purchases were in the last few days of august.
6 x 2013 Marius Sympatico
6 x 2013 Marius Symphony
5 x 2015 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling
1 x 2013 Grosset Pinot Noir
2 x 2013 Clonakilla SV (magnums)
1 x 2011 Maurice OShea
4 x 2012 Graillot Syrah

PDG wrote:

Ozzie W wrote:3 x 2005 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial

Have you sampled any? I have some tucked away...

I bought a bottle to try based on a recommendation. The initial glass after a pop and pour was disappointing (I was forewarned). But after 2 hours of decanting it turned into a glorious wine. Today I bought the last 3 bottles from my local Uncle Dan's.

12x 2013 Marius Symphony
12x 2013 Marius Simpatico
1x 1975 St Henri
1x 1992 St Henri
1x 1995 St Henri
6x 2002 Oliver's Tarango

Much too my wife's horror!

Ozzie W wrote:

PDG wrote:

Ozzie W wrote:3 x 2005 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial

Have you sampled any? I have some tucked away...

I bought a bottle to try based on a recommendation. The initial glass after a pop and pour was disappointing (I was forewarned). But after 2 hours of decanting it turned into a glorious wine. Today I bought the last 3 bottles from my local Uncle Dan's.

Yes. These are wines that need a decant for a few hours. They are glorious after 2 hours.

6 x 2010 chateau haut bailly
6 x 2007 M. Chapoutier Les Greffieux 
1 x krug grand cuvee

Lots of Marius on the purchases. I'm guessing their mailer just came out. Fingers crossed I get on the mailing list for next year Heard nothing but good things from people that have tried these wines.

6 x 2013 Marius Simpatico
6 x 2013 Marius Symphony
3 x 2013 Spinifex La Maline
2 x 2013 Spinifex Bete Noir
1 x 2011 Spinifex La Colline
1 x 2015 Burge Family Winemakers Olive Hill Roussanne-Semillon
1 x 2013 Burge Family Winemakers Draycott Shiraz-Souazo
1 x 2013 Burge Family Winemakers Draycott Shiraz

6 x 2013 Marius Simpatico
6 x 2013 Marius Symphony
3 x 2013 Wendouree Cab Malbec
3 x 2013 Wendouree Shiraz Malbec
3 x 2013 Wendouree Shiraz Cab
4 x 2013 Heathcote Estate Shiraz
3 x 2011 Blue Poles Allouran
3 x 2012 Balgownie Merlot

3 x 2013 Marius Symphony
3 x 2013 Marius Simpatico
6 x 2011 Blue Poles Allouran

6 * 2014 Teusner Riebke Shiraz
3 * 2005 Balnaves The Tally
3 * 2005 Grant Burge Shadrach Cab Sav
3 * 2005 D'Arenberg Coppermine Road Cab Sav
3 * 2006 Penfolds Bin 389
2 * 2007 Standish Wine Company The Relic Shiraz Viognier
6 * 2012 Woodlands Margaret Reserve Cabernet Merlot
1 * 1998 Tahbilk 1860's Vines Shiraz

12 x Head Red Shiraz 2014
2 x Kay Brothers Grenache 2006
3 x Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 2012
2 x Torbreck The Pict Mataro 2005

3 x 2008 Bodegas Valdemar Rioja Conde de Valdemar Reserva

12 x Collector Red Flame Shiraz 2012

Last time I ordered a mix of the reserve shiraz and the flame tree and the flame tree was just fantastic. Good value as well.

trufflequeen wrote:12 x Head Red Shiraz 2014
2 x Kay Brothers Grenache 2006
3 x Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 2012
2 x Torbreck The Pict Mataro 2005

Which Head Shiraz did you get? The Blonde or the Brunette?

6 x 2013 Marius Simpatico
6 x 2013 Marius Symphony

6 x Stonier Pinot 2013
3 x Penley Chertsey 2010
6 x Capisce GSM 2013
6 x Sandalford Cab 2009

Spring is getting sorted, waiting on the Noons Mailer!

Croquet King wrote:12 x Collector Red Flame Shiraz 2012

Last time I ordered a mix of the reserve shiraz and the flame tree and the flame tree was just fantastic. Good value as well.

Do you mean the Marked Tree Red Shiraz? If so, I totally agree with you. It's great VFM. Which vintage of the Reserve did you previously get?

Cheers, Travis.

TravisW wrote:

Croquet King wrote:12 x Collector Red Flame Shiraz 2012

Last time I ordered a mix of the reserve shiraz and the flame tree and the flame tree was just fantastic. Good value as well.

Do you mean the Marked Tree Red Shiraz? If so, I totally agree with you. It's great VFM. Which vintage of the Reserve did you previously get?

Cheers, Travis.

Yes that's what I meant - not sure why I wrote it as I did. Maybe too much red wine.
The reserve I had was 2011.

I have a lot of wine that will take a while to mature, I just liked that the marked tree can be drunk now or held for 5 years.

Croquet King wrote:

TravisW wrote:

Croquet King wrote:12 x Collector Red Flame Shiraz 2012

Last time I ordered a mix of the reserve shiraz and the flame tree and the flame tree was just fantastic. Good value as well.

Do you mean the Marked Tree Red Shiraz? If so, I totally agree with you. It's great VFM. Which vintage of the Reserve did you previously get?

Cheers, Travis.

Yes that's what I meant - not sure why I wrote it as I did. Maybe too much red wine.
The reserve I had was 2011.

I have a lot of wine that will take a while to mature, I just liked that the marked tree can be drunk now or held for 5 years.

You speak the truth wise one. Talking with Alex McKay who makes the wines, he reckons the 2011 Reserve is definitely one for the long haul. The MTR doesn't last long in our house. That said, it can handle a decent decant or spread out from the bottle over a few nights. More-ish stuff indeed.

2 x 2013 Wendouree Cab/Mal
2 x 2013 Wendouree Shi/Mat
2 x 2013 Wendouree Shi/Mal
2 x 2013 Ngeringa Adelaide Hills Tempranillo
2 x 2013 Ngeringa Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo
2 x 2013 Ngeringa Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

3 x 2013 Marius Simpatico
3 x 2013 Marius Symphony

3 x 2015 Tyrrell's Vat 63
3 x 2015 Tyrrell's Johnno's Semillon
2 x 2014 Tyrrell's NVC Shiraz

That's done it for the month already.

6 x Marius symphony
6 x Marius simpatico
6 x Antica cantina boido Barbera
3 x blue poles Allouran

3 x 2012 Bass Philip premium Pinot Noir,
3 x 2013 Singlefile the Viviene Chardonnay
3 x 2015 Wines by KT Melva reisling
3 x 2014 Wines by KT Rose
1 x 2005 Tyrells Vat 1 semillon