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Thought I'd start this off.

Nice way to give the credit card a hammering

6 x 2014 Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz
3 x 2014 Meerea Park Shiraz Pinot
2 x 2011 Meerea Park Alexander Munro Shiraz
8 x 2015 Hoddles Creek Pinot
4 x 2015 Hoddles Creek Chardonnay
6 x 2014 Lake's Folly Cabernets
6 x 2013 Eastern Peake Intrinsic Pinot Noir

Off to a flying start once again. I keep on telling myself that it's winter and I need to take advantage of the perfect wine shipping weather while it lasts. Then when the summer arrives, I'll go on a wine buying moratorium . Plus I'm paying for all that empty space at my offsite, so the more I buy the lower my cost per bottle for storage .

2 x 2015 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Applejack Vineyard
2 x 2015 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Primavera Vineyard
2 x 2015 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Sexton Vineyard
2 x 2014 The Standish Wine Company The Relic
2 x 2014 The Standish Wine Company Shiraz The Standish
2 x 2014 The Standish Wine Company Shiraz The Schubert Theorem
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Chiappemacine
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Guardiola
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Porcaria
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Rampante
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Sciaranuova
3 x 2012 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
1 x 2009 Domaine de L'Arlot Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forets St. Georges
1 x 2008 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots
1 x 2007 Conterno Fantino Barolo Mosconi
1 x 2007 Mauro Veglio Barolo Castelletto
1 x 2007 Mauro Veglio Barolo Vigneto Arborina
1 x 2005 Domaine A.-F. Gros Vosne-Romanee Aux Reas
1 x 2004 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
1 x 2004 Elio Altare Barolo

Wow ! Go Ozzie !

Some good Barolo there too.

I hope we didn't compete on any lots? I got a bunch too- notables the Raveneaus and the 1990 Thalabert which can be the best Crozes Hermiatge ever.

Thanks Jamie. I didn't see your name come up in any bids. But I did compete with maybs for the Elio Altare and Conterno Fantino.

A good selection of old world stuff in that auction.

Ozzie W wrote:Off to a flying start once again. I keep on telling myself that it's winter and I need to take advantage of the perfect wine shipping weather while it lasts. Then when the summer arrives, I'll go on a wine buying moratorium . Plus I'm paying for all that empty space at my offsite, so the more I buy the lower my cost per bottle for storage .

2 x 2015 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Applejack Vineyard
2 x 2015 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Primavera Vineyard
2 x 2015 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Sexton Vineyard
2 x 2014 The Standish Wine Company The Relic
2 x 2014 The Standish Wine Company Shiraz The Standish
2 x 2014 The Standish Wine Company Shiraz The Schubert Theorem
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Chiappemacine
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Guardiola
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Porcaria
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Rampante
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Sciaranuova
3 x 2012 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
1 x 2009 Domaine de L'Arlot Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forets St. Georges
1 x 2008 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots
1 x 2007 Conterno Fantino Barolo Mosconi
1 x 2007 Mauro Veglio Barolo Castelletto
1 x 2007 Mauro Veglio Barolo Vigneto Arborina
1 x 2005 Domaine A.-F. Gros Vosne-Romanee Aux Reas
1 x 2004 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
1 x 2004 Elio Altare Barolo

Ozzie
What is the Giant steps Primavera?

20x pennies cellar reserve grenache 2002
6x 99 pol
2x 99 belle epoque
1x 96 salon
3x 2004 delamotte
4x 2013 rwt
24x black label cab wynns
12x black label shz


only arrived yest but purchased in summer 6x 2008 'initiales' marc chauvet champagne

michel wrote:What is the Giant steps Primavera?

2015 is the first vintage of the Primavera. It's is a new vineyard at Giant Steps. They need to update their website as it's not listed there yet.

2 x Mt Pleasant mountain A Shiraz 2011
1 x Serrat Pinot Noir 2011
1 x JEAN-MARC PILLOT Les Vergers 1er cru Clos Saint Marc, Chassagne-Montrachet 2008
6 x Murdoch Hill The Cronberry Shiraz
9 x Hillcrest Premium Chardonnay 2011
3 x Head Old Vine Grenache 2013

After my last few months spending this really has to be the last of it till July at least now.

6 2013 Gaelic Cemetery Clare Riesling
12 2014 Metala

Cheers
Craig

rosewaterwrx wrote:2 x Mt Pleasant mountain A Shiraz 2011
1 x Serrat Pinot Noir 2011
1 x JEAN-MARC PILLOT Les Vergers 1er cru Clos Saint Marc, Chassagne-Montrachet 2008
6 x Murdoch Hill The Cronberry Shiraz
9 x Hillcrest Premium Chardonnay 2011
3 x Head Old Vine Grenache 2013

After my last few months spending this really has to be the last of it till July at least now.

That's what I keep on telling myself, but resistance is futile! Unless I turn off my Internet until July, I'm still going to see all those reviews, email offers, auctions, etc. In a lot of ways, cellaring wine is just like being a kid again collecting footy cards, Hot Wheels or whatnot. Just a lot more time consuming and expensive!

1 x 2005 LEEUWIN ESTATE Art Series Chardonnay
3 x 2005 DOMAINE HUDELOT-BAILLET Les Charmes 1er cru, Chambolle-Musigny
2 x 2003 CHATEAU GLORIA, St-Julien
2 x 2007 DOMAINE LEFLAIVE, Bourgogne Blanc
2 x 2008 JEAN-MARC PILLOT Les Vergers 1er cru Clos Saint Marc, Chassagne-Montrachet
1 x 2007 JEAN-MARC PILLOT Les Vergers 1er cru, Chassagne-Montrachet
6 x 2008 MAISON ROCHE DE BELLENE Vieilles Vignes, Bourgogne Blanc
2 x 2007 CONTERNO FANTINO Mosconi, Barolo
1 x 2004 ELIO ALTARE, Barolo
3 x 2007 MAURO VEGLIO Vigneto Arborina, Barolo

was a good auction, lots of great stuff with good provenance
plastic is now well and truly hammered!

Ozzie W wrote:

michel wrote:What is the Giant steps Primavera?

2015 is the first vintage of the Primavera. It's is a new vineyard at Giant Steps. They need to update their website as it's not listed there yet.

i found it listed but doesnt tell you the vineyard or location

6 x 2012 Clarendon Hills Domaine Syrah
3 x 2012 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
1 x 2014 Lake's Folly Cabernet (Magnum)
6 x 2014 Metala Shiraz Cab
3 x 2010 Morris Durif
1 x 2014 Mount Langi Cliff Edge Shiraz
1 x 2014 Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz

Bobthebuilder wrote:1 x 2005 LEEUWIN ESTATE Art Series Chardonnay

was a good auction, lots of great stuff with good provenance
plastic is now well and truly hammered!

This is stunning. I picked up a case on release as it was the year my first son was born. If its in good nick, its still as fresh as a daisy.

Mark

Ozzie W wrote:
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Rampante

You must know people in high places. This is apparently rarer than hen's teeth to get hold of.

I assume it will disappear to the back of the cellar for a while?

Mark

rooman wrote:

Bobthebuilder wrote:1 x 2005 LEEUWIN ESTATE Art Series Chardonnay

was a good auction, lots of great stuff with good provenance
plastic is now well and truly hammered!

This is stunning. I picked up a case on release as it was the year my first son was born. If its in good nick, its still as fresh as a daisy.

Mark

shhhh
You'll upset Jamie

A few odd lots from auction

2 x Miles from Nowhere 2014 Margaret River Chardonnay
2 x Punters Corner 2002 Coonawarra Cabernet
3 x NEIL McGUIGAN Signature Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012
2 x Landhaus Estate 2010 Barossa Valley The Saint Shiraz

And a case of Capel Vale 2012 Debut Cabernet Merlot. From the Geographe region just north of Margaret River and the price reflects this and the quality excellent.

Carl

rooman wrote:

Ozzie W wrote:
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Rampante

You must know people in high places. This is apparently rarer than hen's teeth to get hold of.

I assume it will disappear to the back of the cellar for a while?

Mark

I just asked the importer/retailer for Passopisciaro if I could buy some. The single vineyard cru's all sold out from pre-orders so they were never advertised. I was lucky with my timing and managed to score some.

They will indeed be having a long sleep in my cellar before I crack one open.

12 x 2015 Warrabilla Parola Shiraz (plus one to drink now, thanks, Amy)
12 x 2013 Minnow Wines The Reserve
4 x 2006 "Hunter Dry White" cleanskin
2 x 2010 "Victorian Merlot" cleanskin

6 x 2013 Ashbrook Chardonnay
6 x 2012 d'Arenberg Custodian Grenache
3 x 2014 Eperosa Stonegarden Grenache
2 x 2014 Eperosa Barossa Valley Shiraz
2 x 2014 Eperosa Totality
6 x 2009 Burge Family Winemakers G3
2 x 2007 Burge Family Winemakers G3
6 x 2012 Gomersal Wines Reserve Shiraz
6 x 2013 Gomersal WInes GSM
2 x 2013 Greenock Creek Cabernet Magnums
1 x 2010 Rockford Basket Press Magnum
8 x 2012 Rockford Moppa Springs
2 x 2013 Rockford Semillon
3 x 2013 Rockford Rod and Spur

Cheers
Ian

Can't help myself....
12 x Produttori 2012 Barbaresco
6 x Woodlands 2014 Margaret
6 x Woodlands 2014 Emily Cab Franc Merlot
Just love Woodlands! Visiting Margaret River for a few days.... this is truely Gods country!

ticklenow1 wrote:6 x 2013 Ashbrook Chardonnay
6 x 2012 d'Arenberg Custodian Grenache
3 x 2014 Eperosa Stonegarden Grenache
2 x 2014 Eperosa Barossa Valley Shiraz
2 x 2014 Eperosa Totality
6 x 2009 Burge Family Winemakers G3
2 x 2007 Burge Family Winemakers G3
6 x 2012 Gomersal Wines Reserve Shiraz
6 x 2013 Gomersal WInes GSM
2 x 2013 Greenock Creek Cabernet Magnums
1 x 2010 Rockford Basket Press Magnum
8 x 2012 Rockford Moppa Springs
2 x 2013 Rockford Semillon
3 x 2013 Rockford Rod and Spur

Cheers
Ian

Hi Ian, I note you are a purchaser of Gomersal, both this vintage and previously. I went to a wine tasting in Adelaide last week and tried the 2012 reserve?? shiraz ( or at least I thought this was the reserve) and it was fantastic.
Trouble was I went on the website there is a shiraz, a reserve and then a third shiraz in a burgundy shaped bottle, which appears to be the premium over the reserve. I can't recall whether I had the base, the middle (most likely) or the top marque.

What firstly are your impressions, and is the top shiraz really twice as good as the reserve?
I am thinking of a couple of mixed cases. They seem to be great VFM prospects.

Cheers
Craig.

phillisc wrote:

ticklenow1 wrote:6 x 2013 Ashbrook Chardonnay
6 x 2012 d'Arenberg Custodian Grenache
3 x 2014 Eperosa Stonegarden Grenache
2 x 2014 Eperosa Barossa Valley Shiraz
2 x 2014 Eperosa Totality
6 x 2009 Burge Family Winemakers G3
2 x 2007 Burge Family Winemakers G3
6 x 2012 Gomersal Wines Reserve Shiraz
6 x 2013 Gomersal WInes GSM
2 x 2013 Greenock Creek Cabernet Magnums
1 x 2010 Rockford Basket Press Magnum
8 x 2012 Rockford Moppa Springs
2 x 2013 Rockford Semillon
3 x 2013 Rockford Rod and Spur

Cheers
Ian

Hi Ian, I note you are a purchaser of Gomersal, both this vintage and previously. I went to a wine tasting in Adelaide last week and tried the 2012 reserve?? shiraz ( or at least I thought this was the reserve) and it was fantastic.
Trouble was I went on the website there is a shiraz, a reserve and then a third shiraz in a burgundy shaped bottle, which appears to be the premium over the reserve. I can't recall whether I had the base, the middle (most likely) or the top marque.

What firstly are your impressions, and is the top shiraz really twice as good as the reserve?
I am thinking of a couple of mixed cases. They seem to be great VFM prospects.

Cheers
Craig.

Craig,

I am a big fan of the Gomersal Shiraz's (as well as the GSM). Barry is a good mate, so I could be a little bias . But I would never recommend anything that I don't rate. 2012 was very kind to Gomersal Wines with all their wines from that year being excellent. The Shiraz range goes like this:

First there is a base "Shiraz" which is the cheapest. Good VFM but not at the same level as the better two, obviously this is relayed in the price ($15). But still a great VFM quaffer. Plenty of bang for your buck. Not too many better at this price point.
The "Reserve Shiraz" is aged for longer in only American oak (some new) and at the price ($25 a bottle), is exceptional VFM. It will age extremely well and I've plenty stashed away. The beauty of this one is that it drinks so well now with a bit of air. Everyone I've had try this, loves it.
The "Estate Shiraz" (black label, Burgundy bottle) was the pick of the grapes and aged in only French Oak, mostly new ($50 a bottle). To me it is more elegant and I find the tannins a little more silken. The sweetness of the French Oak gives it another dimension to the Reserve. Same as the Reserve, it will age really well.
The Reserve and Estate are quite different, which is down to the type of oak used. I'm a French Oak lover, so obviously I prefer the Estate. But I still buy plenty of the Reserve mainly due to price and the fact it is so good right now. It's probably the more cuddly of the two wines. I'm fairly sure that 2012 was the first year that Gomersal have had 3 Shiraz's in the range and I'm almost certain that the Estate is the first time they have released a French Oak only Shiraz.
As for whether the Estate is worth twice as much as the Reserve, it's a personal thing. I guess the best way of answering that is by asking "Is Hill of Grace 6 times better than Mt Edelstone. Is Grange 12 times better than Basket Press...." I know the new French Oak is a hell of a lot more expensive than new American Oak which would explain some of the price difference.

I have enjoyed every vintage I've tried of Gomersal Shiraz. 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12. It wasn't made in 2007 or 2011 (in 2011 a Shiraz was released but not at the $25 price point as Barry didn't think the quality was there). And it's been $25 a bottle for as long as I can remember too! (for the Shiraz and Reserve Shiraz which I think started in 2010).

Gomersal have toned the alcohol down a little the last couple of vintages and the wines are better for it. The Reserve and Estate Shiraz's are from estate grapes but I'm not sure about the base Shiraz. The Reserve and Estate spend quite a bit of time in oak, 2-3 years I think. The balance seems really good though, with the oak and fruit meshing well together and neither dominating the other.

Oh and if you like your GSM's big and fruity, try and get your hands on some of the Gomersal '08 GSM. It's a cracker that will live for years. I'll PM you soon as there will be some coming out from the winery if you are interested.

Hopefully I'll be doing a vertical of the Shiraz next month with some other forumites, so I'll post some notes.

Cheers
Ian

2010 Barolo, Serra, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont x 6

Jury is out for me on Rosso. Found his wines a little ripe when tasted but no deep experience with them.

Another 6 x 2008 Vilmart Couer de Cuvée

Thanks Ian, will give Gomersal a call today.

Cheers
Craig

Ozzie W wrote:Off to a flying start once again. I keep on telling myself that it's winter and I need to take advantage of the perfect wine shipping weather while it lasts. Then when the summer arrives, I'll go on a wine buying moratorium . Plus I'm paying for all that empty space at my offsite, so the more I buy the lower my cost per bottle for storage .

2 x 2015 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Applejack Vineyard
2 x 2015 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Primavera Vineyard
2 x 2015 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Sexton Vineyard
2 x 2014 The Standish Wine Company The Relic
2 x 2014 The Standish Wine Company Shiraz The Standish
2 x 2014 The Standish Wine Company Shiraz The Schubert Theorem
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Chiappemacine
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Guardiola
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Porcaria
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Rampante
2 x 2013 Passopisciaro Sicilia Contrada Sciaranuova
3 x 2012 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
1 x 2009 Domaine de L'Arlot Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forets St. Georges
1 x 2008 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots
1 x 2007 Conterno Fantino Barolo Mosconi
1 x 2007 Mauro Veglio Barolo Castelletto
1 x 2007 Mauro Veglio Barolo Vigneto Arborina
1 x 2005 Domaine A.-F. Gros Vosne-Romanee Aux Reas
1 x 2004 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
1 x 2004 Elio Altare Barolo

A few extra purchases:

1 x 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Asili
1 x 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montefico
1 x 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Pajé
1 x 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà
2 x 2006 James Irvine Merlot Grand Merlot

Some foreigners
2 x CHATEAU MUSAR 1998
2 x CHATEAU MUSAR 2008
2 x DR LOOSEN WEHLENER SONNENUHR SPATLESE RIESLING 2014

d'Yquem 2011
Ornellaia 2004
Elizabeth 2000

Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf 1970 (magnum). Birth year and interested to see how it has held up.

-- George Krashos