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Some purchases over the last few days.

From auction tonight:
2012 Domaine Francois Lamarche Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots
2011 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Perrières
2008 Olivier Bernstein Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers
2008 Domaine Anne Gros Clos Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui
2008 Sottimano Barbaresco Cottá
2007 Flavio Roddolo Barolo Ravera

From retail, a set of 2013 Barolo's from Paolo Scavino:
2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo
2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric dël Fiasc
2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bricco Ambrogio
2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi
2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric
2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Monvigliero

And a few Etna's:
2016 Graci Etna Rosato
2015 Pietradolce Etna Contrada Rampante
2016 Pietradolce Etna Rosso

Strong start there Ozzie!

For me just:

Chateau Calon Segur 2004 x 1
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2014 x 1

So far:

2013 Christopher Tynan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Meleagris Gallopavo Vineyard (2 bottles)
Bought purely based on the wine’s scarcity (only 70 cases made), Robert Parker’s review and corresponding 100-point score. The 100 points aside, I have to say, it was in my opinion one of the most “compelling” reviews Bob has ever written on any Napa Cabernet. If ever a wine critic’s description convinced me to buy a $200+ wine, this one sure did. I hence simply had to find a way of getting hold of it. I had the bottles shipped to a friend in San Francisco who flew out to Sydney short after.
...Did I mention how much I love Napa Cabernet!

12 x 2015 Redman Cabernet
6 x 2012 Majella The Malleea

Whisky month...

2 x Glengoyne 25
3 x Glengoyne 18
2 x Glengoyne 21
2 x Glenmorangie 19 (must be a new release)

Some Auction buys from last night.

1 X 2012 De Vogue – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 De Vogue – Musigny.
1 X 2012 Francois Lamarche – La Grande Rue.
1 X 2008 Olivier Bernstein – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Chambertin.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Chambertin Clos de Beze.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Clos de la Roche.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Mazis Chambertin.

Cheers Con.

Trying to behave this month but the Cellarone Arras deal was to good to pass up.

That's it so far...

Oh wait, just came back from NZ and bought some Rippon Pinot. Cracking stuff.

6 x Rockford Basket Press 13’ @ $79.99/btl
6 x Rockford Basket Press 14’ @ $84.99/btl

Nothing to gloat about when compared with some
super luxury foxy French imports!

Con J wrote:Some Auction buys from last night.

1 X 2012 De Vogue – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 De Vogue – Musigny.
1 X 2012 Francois Lamarche – La Grande Rue.
1 X 2008 Olivier Bernstein – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Chambertin.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Chambertin Clos de Beze.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Clos de la Roche.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Mazis Chambertin.

Cheers Con.

Con, I have noted all of those for MBSC off-lines in 2018!!
Cheers, Malcolm

ReclineWithWine wrote:...Did I mention how much I love Napa Cabernet!

Can be very good. This year I bought some Robert Craig and Turnbull.

Mahmoud.

Con J wrote:Some Auction buys from last night.

1 X 2012 De Vogue – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 De Vogue – Musigny.
1 X 2012 Francois Lamarche – La Grande Rue.
1 X 2008 Olivier Bernstein – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Chambertin.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Chambertin Clos de Beze.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Clos de la Roche.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Mazis Chambertin.

Cheers Con.

haha, I even noticed those Bernstein's from up here!!! Thought about bidding, but never got around to it.
very smart buying, he is going to increase his prices quite dramatically,and fair enough too... even though a negoce, his parcels are superb and his almost unparalleled talent ensures wines of the absolute highest quality. I wasn't a big fan of his 09 and, to a lesser extent, 2010 stuff, but apart from those two he has been in spectacular form.
forget all the BS about Leroux being the next Jayer, this guy has more talent in his little toe. (although I like Leroux's wines hehe)

Con J wrote:Some Auction buys from last night.

1 X 2012 De Vogue – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 De Vogue – Musigny.
1 X 2012 Francois Lamarche – La Grande Rue.
1 X 2008 Olivier Bernstein – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Chambertin.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Chambertin Clos de Beze.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Clos de la Roche.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Mazis Chambertin.

Cheers Con.

Nice buying Con! I also bought some Francois Lamarche and Olivier Bernstein, but only 1er Cru.

6x Peter Lehman Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz (for the xmas season!)

6x Houghton Jack Mann 2011 (@ £32/bottle I couldn't resist this even though I don't normally buy Aussie wine over here)...

Have been letting the side down recently, but did pick up a typically eclectic mix from a local wine merchant yesterday. From memory (would have to check vintages)
Ch Robert Pomerol
Magnum of 2012 Ch Lamartine Cahors
Martin Codax Cuatro Pasos Bierzo
2003 Francois Pinon Vouvray Moelleux (but I forgot to grab some of their very interesting Vouvray brut)
a cheap Lalande de Pomerol and a German Riesling Kabinett with a little age on it
Ch Wagenbourg Grand Cru Gewurz from Alsace (there's is a sensibly restrained alcohol style)
and something else I can't recall at the moment. Will find out when I put them away and into CT

felixp21 wrote:

Con J wrote:Some Auction buys from last night.

1 X 2012 De Vogue – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 De Vogue – Musigny.
1 X 2012 Francois Lamarche – La Grande Rue.
1 X 2008 Olivier Bernstein – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Bonnes Mares.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Chambertin.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Chambertin Clos de Beze.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Clos de la Roche.
1 X 2012 Olivier Bernstein – Mazis Chambertin.

Cheers Con.

haha, I even noticed those Bernstein's from up here!!! Thought about bidding, but never got around to it.
very smart buying, he is going to increase his prices quite dramatically,and fair enough too... even though a negoce, his parcels are superb and his almost unparalleled talent ensures wines of the absolute highest quality. I wasn't a big fan of his 09 and, to a lesser extent, 2010 stuff, but apart from those two he has been in spectacular form.
forget all the BS about Leroux being the next Jayer, this guy has more talent in his little toe. (although I like Leroux's wines hehe)

Thanks Felix.

I’ve been a regular buyer of his from the 2008 vintage after going to dinner with the whole range on show. I really liked most of his reds, not so much his whites.

Not sure if anyone imports these in Australia any more.

Cheers Con.

Tahbilk Marsanne 2011. Price too good to pass up and wanted some with bottle age.
Mount Mary Chardonnay. My chardonnay stocks need major bolstering.
Mount Mary Triolet. Want to get some white Bordeaux and need a counterpoint.

-- George Krashos

6 x Giacomo Conterno CF Barolo 2009.

I don't usually backfill from 2009. But this has declassifed Monfortino material in it and Conterno is skyrocketing. It's 30% chaeper than the current release!

JamieBahrain wrote:6 x Giacomo Conterno CF Barolo 2009.

I don't usually backfill from 2009. But this has declassifed Monfortino material in it and Conterno is skyrocketing. It's 30% chaeper than the current release!

Cant go wrong
Lovely lovely wine

An early Christmas present for myself:
2 bottles of 2015 Domaine Du Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf Du Pape

8 * 2013 Tahbilk Sparkling Shiraz
2 * 2013 Tahbilk Cane Cut Marsanne
2 * NV Tahbilk Grand Tawny
3 * 2012 Yalumba FDR1A Shiraz/Cab (IMO one of their best wines. Up there with Signature & Virgilius)
1 * 2005 d'Arenberg Coppermine Cab (Magnum)

my only 2015 red burg purchase!

2 x 2015 Dujac MSD village
2 x 2015 Dujac MSD 1er cru
2 x 2015 Dujac Clos de la Roche

Brodie

sjw_11 wrote:6x Peter Lehman Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz (for the xmas season!)

6x Houghton Jack Mann 2011 (@ £32/bottle I couldn't resist this even though I don't normally buy Aussie wine over here)...

Hmm still waiting for this one and the store is refusing to take my calls or respond to emails... They have a lady who answers the phone and just says "all orders will ship by Christmas" but is unable to see any detail on my order or put me through to anybody else in the company.

Apparently they were still taking orders for xmas delivery until Sunday night even though they haven't managed to ship orders such as mine from 3 weeks ago yet... All a bit concerning.

brodie wrote:my only 2015 red burg purchase!

2 x 2015 Dujac MSD village
2 x 2015 Dujac MSD 1er cru
2 x 2015 Dujac Clos de la Roche

Brodie

Sharp in take of breath whenever i order the CDR
Seriously considering opening my only 2005 for Christmas day but fear it will be too young

michel wrote:

brodie wrote:my only 2015 red burg purchase!

2 x 2015 Dujac MSD village
2 x 2015 Dujac MSD 1er cru
2 x 2015 Dujac Clos de la Roche

Brodie

Sharp in take of breath whenever i order the CDR
Seriously considering opening my only 2005 for Christmas day but fear it will be too young

The CDLR is under $400 here in NZ but quantities are small and allocated. Honestly I would wait on the 2005 myself.

brodie wrote:

michel wrote:

brodie wrote:my only 2015 red burg purchase!

2 x 2015 Dujac MSD village
2 x 2015 Dujac MSD 1er cru
2 x 2015 Dujac Clos de la Roche

Brodie

Sharp in take of breath whenever i order the CDR
Seriously considering opening my only 2005 for Christmas day but fear it will be too young

The CDLR is under $400 here in NZ but quantities are small and allocated. Honestly I would wait on the 2005 myself.

Hate to say it 400 is cheaper than Australia
Ok 2005 back in the rack

michel wrote:

brodie wrote:

michel wrote:
Sharp in take of breath whenever i order the CDR
Seriously considering opening my only 2005 for Christmas day but fear it will be too young

The CDLR is under $400 here in NZ but quantities are small and allocated. Honestly I would wait on the 2005 myself.

Hate to say it 400 is cheaper than Australia
Ok 2005 back in the rack

That is cheap.
I paid $430 for the 14, a couple of places were asking about $600.
I will consider the 15's if I get any offered to me this year but have resisted all the 15's so far.

Agree with Brodie, I'd hold on to the 05 for while yet.

Cheers Con.

6 x Pio Cesare Ornato Barolo 2013

Not always my style though it's more settled and wound back of late. I also believe that except in extreme cases, Barolo can fair well in the long term if well crafted in a modern sense. And snapshot forward a decade or two and it will be an intriguing wine- especially if retired in Australia and sharing with shiraz mates.

Not wine, nor alcohol, but 48 bottles of Borea e Rossi Chinotto arrived today from Liguria Not the typical caramel darkened version made famous by San Pellegrino, this has really vibrant fruit, yet still some bitter grip. I'm told chinotto works well as a replacement for tonic in G&Ts, but I'm not much of a fan of Gin.

Some more Piper NV
Ian speaking of mixers, I love plenty of G&T...so checking out fever tree to see what all the fuss is

Cheers
Craig

Finally out of the box in December.

12 x Harewood 2015 Great Southern Cabernet Merlot.

Carl