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6 x Mitolo 2021 Serpico McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon. Made in the Amarone style with grapes picked early (with potential ABV of 13.2%) and dried on racks for 34 days before pressing and some serious new french oak. Final ABV is 14.8%. Failed export order. Sign of the times.

I told myself I wouldn't be buying much this month.....
I guess it's lucky I'm hard of hearing


3 x 2017 Henschke Hill of Peace Semillon
6 x 2021 Mt Langi Cliff Edge Shiraz
3 x 2025 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay
3 x 2025 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay
3 x 2025 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay
3 x 2025 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay
3 x 2025 Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Chardonnay

Grabbed one of each of the Phase Three wines

Cheers, Ed

Chuck wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2026 11:35 am 6 x Mitolo 2021 Serpico McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon. Made in the Amarone style with grapes picked early (with potential ABV of 13.2%) and dried on racks for 34 days before pressing and some serious new french oak. Final ABV is 14.8%. Failed export order. Sign of the times.

I'd love to try that next to the Primo Estate Moda Amarone!

It would be a good comparison. It's been a decade or two since I last tasted the Serpico, but I have picked up and drunk the odd bottle of Moda in the intervening period, so that's how I've voted.

The Primo Joseph Moda (later the Italians demanded "Amarone" be removed from the label) was a lightbulb moment for me 25+ years ago. Great fruit and structure. Too expensive for my budget these days. Website is $100. Hope the Mitolo is as good (particularly from 2021) and $24.50 from Skye Cellars if anyone is interested.

3 more '24 Moss Wood Cabernet
3 x '24 The Standish

6 x 2025 Tolpuddle Pinot

Another mixed case of everyday quaffers

3 x Schild Estate 2021 Ben Schild Barossa Valley Shiraz
3 x Schild Estate 2022 Mick's Workshop Barossa Valley Shiraz
3 x Schild Estate 2021 Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz
3 x Schild Estate 2022 Angus Brae Barossa Valley Shiraz

12 x Balhannah Wines 2025 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir
12 x Reschke 2021 RSR Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
12 x Dowie Doole 2023 McLaren Vale Reserve Cabernet Shiraz

My purchases this month?

None. Absolutely NONE.

This follows a substantial 2023 Burgundy purchase in August and some impending expenses. I've had to rein in the spending accordingly.

No wonder the wine industry is in decline.

Cheers
Allan

6 x 2026 Bulman Rose
3 x 2024 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro
3 x 2024 EJ McDougall Grenache
3 x 2025 EJ McDougall Chardonnay
3 x 2025 Foreign Friends Chardonnay

3x 22 Houghton jack Mann cab, 70pb !

6 x Bleasdale NV Langhorne Creek Sparking Shiraz. In preparation for feeding and watering the masses over the Xmas holiday season. This SS boxes well above its weight. As a NV it can be a lottery as to what you get but in the past has not disappointed.