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Thought I would kick this off... we are back in to quasi-lock down here in Paris so need something to cheer me up

Birichino - Santa Cruz Mountains - Scylla - Rouge - 2018 - 3 x
Vietti - Barolo DOCG - Castiglione - Rouge - 2016 - 3 x
Domaine Rolet - Côtes du Jura - Chardonnay - 2015 - 6 x

4 x 2012 Cristal

brodie wrote:4 x 2012 Cristal

Nice! I’ve been eyeing off some of these as well. I heard some good things about this release.

Mike Hawkins wrote:

brodie wrote:4 x 2012 Cristal

Nice! I’ve been eyeing off some of these as well. I heard some good things about this release.

Yeah the reviews seem to place it about the same as the 2008. Got access to some really good pricing (for NZ anyway). Still not cheap!

Brodie

6 x 2015 Craiglee Sparkling Shiraz (Sparkling Red #7) - Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
6 x NV Bellebonne Bis Sparkling Rosé
6 x NV Nicolas Maillart Brut Platine 1er Cru
3 x 2005 Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling
3 x 2013 By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir
3 x 2013 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir
3 x 2014 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir

What is the Craiglee sparkling shiraz like? would be keen to try some, based on their outstanding (still) shiraz.

kenzo wrote:What is the Craiglee sparkling shiraz like? would be keen to try some, based on their outstanding (still) shiraz.

I have no idea, as I have never tried one before. However I am a very big fan of Sparkling Reds AND a very big fan of
Craiglee Reds, so I decided to take a punt. Will post tasting notes when i crack one (when it gets delivered)

A random dozen from Portugal to keep things interesting:

Quinta Vale D´Aldeia Reserve Red 2015
Quinta dos Carvalhais Touriga Nacional Red 2017
Fagote Grand Reserve Red 2015
Quinta do Portal Reserve Red 2017
Cottas Reserve Red 2015
Covela Edição Nacional Arinto White 2018
QM Alvarinho White 2019
Golpe Reserve White 2018
Soalheiro Dócil White 2018
Ládano White 2018
Quinta Nova LBV Port 2014
Mariquinhas Ginja with fruit Gourmet

Rossco wrote:

kenzo wrote:What is the Craiglee sparkling shiraz like? would be keen to try some, based on their outstanding (still) shiraz.

I have no idea, as I have never tried one before. However I am a very big fan of Sparkling Reds AND a very big fan of
Craiglee Reds, so I decided to take a punt. Will post tasting notes when i crack one (when it gets delivered)

I had the No 6 sparkling a few years ago. A more elegant style of Sparkling Shiraz compared with the usual Barossa style. Methinks you're going to thoroughly enjoy your punt.

Liking the selection Sam, though that last one sounds somewhat 'off-piste' !

Ozzie W wrote:

Rossco wrote:

kenzo wrote:What is the Craiglee sparkling shiraz like? would be keen to try some, based on their outstanding (still) shiraz.

I have no idea, as I have never tried one before. However I am a very big fan of Sparkling Reds AND a very big fan of
Craiglee Reds, so I decided to take a punt. Will post tasting notes when i crack one (when it gets delivered)

I had the No 6 sparkling a few years ago. A more elegant style of Sparkling Shiraz compared with the usual Barossa style. Methinks you're going to thoroughly enjoy your punt.

I’m looking fwd to your note too. Love both also

Ian S wrote:Liking the selection Sam, though that last one sounds somewhat 'off-piste' !

It is some kind of sour cherry liqueur ... don't think I have tried before, thought I would throw in something left-field.

6 2018 Seppelts St Peters
6 2004 Sepplets Chalambar


Cheers Craig

2016 Luigi Oddero Barbaresco
2016 Luigi Oddero Barolo Rombone
2016 Luigi Oddero Barolo Rocche Rivera

And that's it folks! My cellar is now at 100% capacity. Time to stop procrastinating and auction off those oaky Barolo that I never want to drink.