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WTB: Noon Solaire Grenache

Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 10:35 am
by Maximus
Hi all,

I'm chasing just one bottle of Noon Solaire for an upcoming event in June and the two vintages I'm considering; '98 or '02, seem to be a little rare at auction (yeh, I know, I've left it to the last minute too). If any of the esteemed members of this forum have a bottle they'd be willing to sacrifice, drop a note below or PM me to arrange price and delivery. I haven't tried any of them and whilst I think (and hope) I'll enjoy it very much, I'd prefer to buy and try one bottle before forking out for a half dozen. Any comments from those that have tried it re vintage? Will the '98 be drinking well now? Will the '02 be too young? etc etc.

Cheers and thanks,

Re: WTB: Noon Solaire Grenache

Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 10:03 pm
by MartinE
Maximus wrote:Hi all,

I'm chasing just one bottle of Noon Solaire for an upcoming event in June and the two vintages I'm considering; '98 or '02, seem to be a little rare at auction (yeh, I know, I've left it to the last minute too). If any of the esteemed members of this forum have a bottle they'd be willing to sacrifice, drop a note below or PM me to arrange price and delivery. I haven't tried any of them and whilst I think (and hope) I'll enjoy it very much, I'd prefer to buy and try one bottle before forking out for a half dozen. Any comments from those that have tried it re vintage? Will the '98 be drinking well now? Will the '02 be too young? etc etc.

Cheers and thanks,


Can't help with a bottle 'cos I've only got a couple but the 02 is probably a year or two away from peaking...Why don't you fax Drew Noon? He's a good guy and will help if he can.

M.

Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 10:24 pm
by Guest
if you are in Melbourne soon, i saw a bottle shop called Nicks...i think 3 Swanson St...next door to the Young & Jackson Pub opposite Flinders St Station...selling a 98 for $145.00...I'm glad i get mine from the winery...I absolutely love it...02 that is.

Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 9:20 am
by MartinE
Anonymous wrote:if you are in Melbourne soon, i saw a bottle shop called Nicks...i think 3 Swanson St...next door to the Young & Jackson Pub opposite Flinders St Station...selling a 98 for $145.00...I'm glad i get mine from the winery...I absolutely love it...02 that is.


Are you sure that was the Solaire grenache and not the Reserve Shiraz :?: :shock:

Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 9:25 am
by BenK
Good call.
I have seen it for over $100 too though.

Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 9:26 am
by BenK
Good call.
I have seen it for over $100 too though.

Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 9:35 am
by MartinE
BenK wrote:Good call.
I have seen it for over $100 too though.


For a 500ml bottle ?? .... Jeezuz !!! :shock:

Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 8:41 pm
by Guest
No it was definitely the 500mL Solaire Grenache.
By the way Burwood Cellars in Melbourne sells Eclipse back vintages at $200/bottle!!!

Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 9:20 pm
by MartinE
Anonymous wrote:No it was definitely the 500mL Solaire Grenache.
By the way Burwood Cellars in Melbourne sells Eclipse back vintages at $200/bottle!!!


Again... jeezuz!! :shock:

Better check my resale stock!

M.