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Couldn’t find the thread - apologies if I’ve missed it. A few purchases across the month to date:

6 X 2021 Penfolds St Henri
3 X 2021 Houghton Jack Mann
6 X 2021 Sidewood Estate Shiraz
1 X 1996 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay
1 X 2004 Dalwhinnie Moonamble Cabernet

Cheers Ed

VinoEd wrote: ↑Thu Aug 15, 2024 8:31 am
3 X 2021 Houghton Jack Mann

Cheers Ed

Love the Jack Mann, should be drinking well in 2100

My months purchases all for drinking now (well some for summer)

2 x 2019 Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis
4 x 2020 Ar.Pe.Pe. Rosso di Valtellina Nebbiolo
6 x 2019 Pertimali Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese
2 x 2022 Terre Nere Etna Bianco (White Blend)
4 x 2022 Terre Nere Etna Rosato

Also some 2012 Jack Mann, and
3 x Agricola K’ Sands
12 x 2022 Devil’s Lair Cab Sav. It seems to have racked up some recent bling.

3 x 2021 Houghton Jack Mann
3 x 2020 Houghton Gladstones
6 x 2023 Tyrrells Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (quaffer Chardy)
3 x 2023 Bulman Gary’s Grenache (3 more after having a bottle last night which was stunning)
3 x 2023 Giant Steps Chardonnay

Hacker wrote: ↑Thu Aug 15, 2024 4:24 pm Also some 2012 Jack Mann

Apologies I meant 2021, although I wouldn’t mind the former year as well.

Ian I was eyeing off the Tyrrells 2023 chardie as well, just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I reckon it’s a level above ‘quaffer’ though. I am also eyeing off some of the Aldi quaffers highlighted on the Wine Front over the last few days.

A case of 24 Grosset PH. Might get some more given what I’m hearing about it

Mike Hawkins wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 3:49 am A case of 24 Grosset PH. Might get some more given what I’m hearing about it

Wow $80 these days!

I had a few of my old Grosset PH’s early in the year. 02 & 05 I think? They were lovely. Not so sure of the view by some they don’t age. They have a purity at 20 years that may outshine typical Riesling development. Stelvin accentuating this now. Not sure if that’s the reason for the criticism. What are your views?

Among a lot of quaffers

6 x Houghton 2017 C.W. Ferguson Franklin River Cabernet Malbec
6 x Yelland and Papps 2021 Greenock Barossa Shiraz. Interesting style in the mould of St Henri - modest oak influence from large used French vats (3,000 litre I think).
6 x Yelland and Papps 2022 Greenock Barossa Shiraz. Ditto above but with 13% ABV. Haven't seen any BV shiraz lately at that low level.
6 x Hardy's 2018 HRB Cabernet Sauvignon. Interesting eclectic blend from Margaret River, Franklin River, Eden Valley and McLaren Vale. Seems to work well.

Bit lost on those HRB 2018 cabs . Got six for quaffing and first bottle seemed to lack freshness and had a suffocated stelvin nuance. Maybe travel shock

JamieAdelaide wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 1:53 pm Bit lost on those HRB 2018 cabs . Got six for quaffing and first bottle seemed to lack freshness and had a suffocated stelvin nuance. Maybe travel shock

For the uninitiated could you please tell us what a "suffocated stelvin nuance is.
Cheers

JamieAdelaide wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:26 am

Mike Hawkins wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 3:49 am A case of 24 Grosset PH. Might get some more given what I’m hearing about it

Wow $80 these days!

I had a few of my old Grosset PH’s early in the year. 02 & 05 I think? They were lovely. Not so sure of the view by some they don’t age. They have a purity at 20 years that may outshine typical Riesling development. Stelvin accentuating this now. Not sure if that’s the reason for the criticism. What are your views?

Jamie,

I’m happy for people to criticise the aging pattern…. Keeps prices down. These are magnificent wines at 20 years of age under Stelvin. For my tastes I don’t get as much kerosene at that age as I do from those bottled under cork(good thing).

While the $70 ask for members isn’t cheap, I look at LEAS and some of the top semillons, and I can’t complain.

6 X Wynns Old Vine Shiraz - had to after some of the reviews on here.

Cheers Ed

Cracking wine Ed. 2022 version is fantastic. You can really taste the plush cool climate profile, silky rich and smooth. You might not stop at 6
Cheers Craig

Chuck wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 12:31 pm Among a lot of quaffers

6 x Houghton 2017 C.W. Ferguson Franklin River Cabernet Malbec

Fabulous little-known wine. Not what I would call a quaffer!

WAwineguy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 22, 2024 1:55 pm

Chuck wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 12:31 pm Among a lot of quaffers

6 x Houghton 2017 C.W. Ferguson Franklin River Cabernet Malbec

Fabulous little-known wine. Not what I would call a quaffer!

Clarification. Listed wines were not quaffers. The 13 CW was an exceptional wine. FR does approachable cabernets very well. Malbec also a star there.

6 X 2017 Houghton C.W. Ferguson Cabernet Malbec

Sucker for a flash sale…

Cheers Ed

VinoEd wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:20 pm 6 X Wynns Old Vine Shiraz - had to after some of the reviews on here.

Cheers Ed

Yeah I actually preferred the 22 Shiraz over the 22 BL cab, which I thought was strange, as I thought they were more well known for their cab. Got it from Dan Murphys for approx $20 a bottle, can’t go wrong

SipAndANibble wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 4:57 am

VinoEd wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:20 pm 6 X Wynns Old Vine Shiraz - had to after some of the reviews on here.

Cheers Ed

Yeah I actually preferred the 22 Shiraz over the 22 BL cab, which I thought was strange, as I thought they were more well known for their cab. Got it from Dan Murphys for approx $20 a bottle, can’t go wrong

In terms of immediate drinkability, I agree, the 2022 BL Shiraz over the Cabernet for me too.

Craig put a good note on the BL Cabernet recently, definitely good drinkability there too, lovely upfront fruit. The bottle I opened didn't last too long (after a good decant).

If you like the 22 BL Shiraz, the 2021 Sidewood Adelaide Hills Shiraz is a belter, whilst very different regions, the cool climate shiraz profiles are similar, I prefer the Sidewood over the BL shiraz at this point in time, its more 'rounded'.

Yes its a bee's whisker between the Shiraz and Cabernet.
I purchased another 12 Cabernet this week, through another chuck out deal at TWE...$22 a bottle, so I'll take it.
I will get some more of the Shiraz when it pops up.

I really think both of these wines are the barometer for the region and the vintage, although no doubt there will be some excellent 2022's to come.
Cheers Craig

PS. might have to have a look at the Sidewood, its getting a bit of attention!

Good tip Matt I will look out for it. Also, I may have spoken too soon as I opened a bottle of 16 BL cab which is very impressive, I think the 22 maybe just needs to sit a while longer.

22 a bottle on the Cabernet is a steal ! I think mine was around 30 for the 22 and 50 for the 16.

6 x 2022 Mount Mary Quintet

I Love Shiraz wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:59 pm 6 x 2022 Mount Mary Quintet

$950 for a sixer delivered...getting up there
Cheers Craig

6 x 2022 Wynns Siding Cabernet
6 x 2021 Wynns Glengyle Cabernet

mjs wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2024 11:16 pm 6 x 2022 Wynns Siding Cabernet
6 x 2021 Wynns Glengyle Cabernet

Malcolm, the 2021 Glengyle is a belter. I am not sure of the 2022 Siding, I found it really thin and lacking.
Did an exercise with the lad and opened a Shiraz, Red stripe, Gables and Siding all from 2022. All $11 a bottle.
Shiraz solid and will go the obligatory decade.
Gables needs a little time, but nice mouth feel and will meet the 7-10 year window.
Red stripe, fabulous, rich bright fruits, great mouth feel, lovely lingering palate, the best of the four by a street.
Siding, distant last, will look at it closely tonight to see if my palate is fu*ked, or if it was a crook bottle??



As a comparison, then had the 2022 BL Cabernet, really, a bit cruel my lad said...something about men vs. boys

Cheers Craig

An assorted box of largely Beaujolais and some Burgundy from BBRs summer clear out

12 x 2019 Hemera Cabernet at a good price, weekday quaffing

phillisc wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:18 am

I Love Shiraz wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:59 pm 6 x 2022 Mount Mary Quintet

$950 for a sixer delivered...getting up there
Cheers Craig

Yes mate. World class wine.

Hello everyone first time poster here. These are my August purchases

1 x two hands bellas garden 2016
1 x two hands bellas garden 2018
1 x whistling eagle eagles blood shiraz 2016
1 x yalumba museum release cab shiraz 2012
1 x 2019 Levantine Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
1 x 2019 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz
1 x 2022 yarra yering dry red no 2
1 x 2021 squid ink shiraz
1 x 2022 diana madeline the cullen
1 x 2021 Thousand Candles Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
Was also gifted a 2014 rockfords BP

Dans also had the bourbon barrel galway pipes on sale so gave that a go as well.

thank you for coming to.my Ted talk. Regards bowlersrunfanatic

Last night in my cellar hunting some Barolo. Something wrong with my bookkeeping as I found another case of wine I never new I had. 2004 Bonneau du Matray Burgundy in unopened OWC. Very nice feeling including that in this month’s purchase without outlay! Mature and probably about $500 plus a bottle now. I bought cases in the early 2000’s cause it cheaper than Leeuwin!

6 x 2021 Saffredi