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Crikey.

Day two of May, and Ozzie hasn't registered - what's going on? Over at my place:

3 x 2016 Mayer Dr Mayer pinot noir
3 x 2014 Domenica shiraz
3 x 2014 Domenica roussane marsanne
6 x 2014 Blue Poles Allouran
2 x 2011 Terrazas Single Vineyard malbec Las Compuertas

via collins wrote:Crikey.

Day two of May, and Ozzie hasn't registered - what's going on?

I know... it's very uncharacteristic for me. However, 2017 brings a new approach to my purchases. You'll need to get use to it!

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Ozzie W wrote:My list of resolutions are:

• Quality over quantity. Cut down on number of purchases, but raise the bar.
• Balance the Chi in my cellar. Bottle count of Pinot Noir exceeds Shiraz.
• Drink as much wine as apparently all my friends and family think I do!

First two resolutions on track. Last one not going so well.

"However, 2017 brings a new approach to my purchases. You'll need to get use to it! "

No problems Oz, look forward to the journey!

6 * 1988 Wynns John Riddoch
Had this a while ago and was in a perfect spot.... one of my wines of the year.
When I saw some come up, I grabbed them. About half the price of current vintage RRP....
hopefully they are as good as my previous bottles.

Bought some wines today

2012 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT
2012 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi
2002 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut
1982 Fontanafredda Barolo

Annual Raveneau allocation offered and accepted yesterday

3x 2014 Montee de Tonnere
3x 2014 Valmur

Brodie

No surprise to those who have been following the other threads:

N/V Dandelion's 'Legends of the Barossa' 30 Year Old PX, Barossa
2010 Lou Miranda 'Old Vines Shiraz Mouvedre', Angel's Vineyard 110 year-old vines, Barossa

Mahmoud.

Ozzie W wrote:Bought some wines today

2012 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT
2012 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi
2002 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut
1982 Fontanafredda Barolo

Bought some Etna's today

3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Alberello
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rivaggi
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosso
1 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosada

Have you tried these wines before ?

Hunter wrote:Have you tried these wines before ?

Not the 2015s. But I've had 2014 before.

Anyone familiar with the Wynns range? I had a 2013 V & A Lane shiraz last week that was amazing. Really enjoyed it. How are the 2014's? I have an opportunity to purchase the 2014 Wynns V & A Lane Shiraz for $35. Which is damn good considering they are $45 through the Wynns John Riddoch wine club so very cheap.

Ozzie W wrote:

Ozzie W wrote:Bought some wines today

2012 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT
2012 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi
2002 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut
1982 Fontanafredda Barolo

Bought some Etna's today

3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Alberello
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rivaggi
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosso
1 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosada

Bought some 2013 Barolo's today.

2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Cannubi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Mosconi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Via Nuova
2 x 2013 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra
2 x 2013 Vietti Barolo Castiglione

Ozzie W wrote:

Ozzie W wrote:

Ozzie W wrote:Bought some wines today

2012 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT
2012 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi
2002 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut
1982 Fontanafredda Barolo

Bought some Etna's today

3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Alberello
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rivaggi
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosso
1 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosada

Bought some 2013 Barolo's today.

2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Cannubi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Mosconi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Via Nuova
2 x 2013 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra
2 x 2013 Vietti Barolo Castiglione

Ozzie,

More than one bottle of sone wines? What's going on?

Just a half bottle of Crociani vin Santo so far, but eyeing up some more Portuguese wines. Will report in if me resistance weakens sufficiently.

4 x 2015 Giaconda Chardonnay
2 x 2015 Moss Wood Cabernet

That's it! Quiet month. Waiting for those 2015 Cullen Diana's.

mjs wrote:

Ozzie W wrote:

Ozzie W wrote:Bought some Etna's today

3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Alberello
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rivaggi
3 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosso
1 x 2015 Azienda Agricola Crasà SRC Etna Rosada

Bought some 2013 Barolo's today.

2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Cannubi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Mosconi
2 x 2013 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Via Nuova
2 x 2013 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra
2 x 2013 Vietti Barolo Castiglione

Ozzie,

More than one bottle of sone wines? What's going on?

I've always made an exception for Etna wines. 2013 was such a good vintage in Barolo, I couldn't limit myself to just 1 bottle.

He is slipping into old habits mjs....

Redwine&Rum wrote:Anyone familiar with the Wynns range? I had a 2013 V & A Lane shiraz last week that was amazing. Really enjoyed it. How are the 2014's?

I can't help with your question but I'm glad you posted and that I read it as I don't usually take much noticed of the purchases threads. I picked up a 2013 which I hope to be cracking it this weekend to celebrate / commiserate the start of my fifth decade. I'm keen to see what we think of it.

6 x Vajra Barolo BdV 2008. Smart backfilling of this producer with a very well price and underrated vintage ( except with locals ).

2 x Moss Wood 2014
2 x Cullen Diana Madeleine 2015
2 x Bests Great Western Bin 0 2015

Benchmark wrote:He is slipping into old habits mjs....

I thought that was just for Hermitage

3 x Hill of grace 2012
4 x Lakes folly cabernet 2014

JamieBahrain wrote:6 x Vajra Barolo BdV 2008. Smart backfilling of this producer with a very well price and underrated vintage ( except with locals ).

Wish Australian importers brought in more (reasonably priced) back vintages.

Had an offer for some ex-cellar Barolo and the prices were 3-5x current vintage, and were 5-10 years from current release.

Hunter wrote:3 x Hill of grace 2012
4 x Lakes folly cabernet 2014

Cool cellar required
Beware of brett

michel wrote:

Hunter wrote:3 x Hill of grace 2012
4 x Lakes folly cabernet 2014

Cool cellar required
Beware of brett

Which one has the hygiene issues?

Your choice ....

Lakes Folly has hygiene issues?

Benchmark wrote:Lakes Folly has hygiene issues?

Some older ones

Thanks michel, 98' was terible.. cool cellar, .. check!

michel wrote:Your choice ....

Interesting comment. How would you possibly know?