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Buzzard, was the 2011 Basket Press on tasting, and if so, how was it? Interested to know how they managed this difficult vintage.
 
Sedimental said:
Buzzard, was the 2011 Basket Press on tasting, and if so, how was it? Interested to know how they managed this difficult vintage.
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It was. I thought it was pretty darn good. They did explain that they have their own picking team who goes out and handpicked only the best fruit.
 
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TomVexille said:
It was. I thought it was pretty darn good. They did explain that they have their own picking team who goes out and handpicked only the best fruit.
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Yeah but we're they virgins, that definitely makes a difference (or so I am assured by the marketeers).
 
Sedimental said:
Buzzard, was the 2011 Basket Press on tasting, and if so, how was it? Interested to know how they managed this difficult vintage.
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Yes, the 2011 was available for tasting and purchase. It was a bonus that a few back vintages were also made available to us so a chance to compare. The oldest was a 1999.
The 11 was certainly a different style BP to previous vintages. I thought it looked lighter in colour, was not the big gutsy Shiraz like previous vintages and had a peppery finish. I actually quite liked it. Lindi did mention that the alcohol is lower this vintage but as I don't have any on hand I can't tell you the %. Might I suggest it won't cellar as long as previous years. I purchased some and do recommend it. One of the things I will certainly enjoy in 5 or 6 years time is having the 2011 in a flight of BP's and appreciating the variation.
 
Buzzard said:
Yes, the 2011 was available for tasting and purchase. It was a bonus that a few back vintages were also made available to us so a chance to compare. The oldest was a 1999.
The 11 was certainly a different style BP to previous vintages. I thought it looked lighter in colour, was not the big gutsy Shiraz like previous vintages and had a peppery finish. I actually quite liked it. Lindi did mention that the alcohol is lower this vintage but as I don't have any on hand I can't tell you the %. Might I suggest it won't cellar as long as previous years. I purchased some and do recommend it. One of the things I will certainly enjoy in 5 or 6 years time is having the 2011 in a flight of BP's and appreciating the variation.
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And remembering when and where you first sampled it, Buzz! :)
 
Ah yes, Rockford:

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So fortunate to have tasted them and have 3 more to add to my collection (plus the Alicante I won).

Was a standout winery and in the words of a famous actor: "I'll be back". Put my name down for joining something as well.
 
QF WP said:
Ah yes, Rockford:

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So fortunate to have tasted them and have 3 more to add to my collection (plus the Alicante I won).

Was a standout winery and in the words of a famous actor: "I'll be back". Put my name down for joining something as well.
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For a while in the 1990s I think they closed the mailing list as they couldn't keep up with the demand. In Robert O'Callaghan's words:

Don't tell anyone about Rockford wine! It'll only mean your allocation will drop.
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I think that horse has well and truly bolted!
 
QF WP said:
So fortunate to have tasted them and have 3 more to add to my collection (plus the Alicante I won).

Was a standout winery and in the words of a famous actor: "I'll be back". Put my name down for joining something as well.
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Only 3 bottles?

My 3 cases will be dispatched after my next couple of trips.
 
I ordered a mixed case and now forget quite what's in it (I know there is Basket Press). My two bottles of SVS Flaxman Valley Shiraz made it home safely in my carry-on and have settled in nicely with the rest of my reds.
Cheers Buzz :)
 
QF WP said:
Ah yes, Rockford:

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So fortunate to have tasted them and have 3 more to add to my collection (plus the Alicante I won).

Was a standout winery and in the words of a famous actor: "I'll be back". Put my name down for joining something as well.
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We somehow ordered 16 bottles :shock:

And now you've left me alone in the "bad glass" stakes! ;)
 
I'm certainly looking forward to the bottle I won (and we are getting some Riedel glasses at the Epiqure event this week).
 
TomVexille said:
What did you think?
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Buzzard said:
IMHO as a $19 wine, this one punches well above it's weight. I have a few in cellar. According to TF it will cellar for 10 years or more.

A well selected wine QF WP, I'm sure you enjoyed it.
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As smooth as I recall and surprising for its age - I wanted to make sure. The second bottle will be consigned to my cellar. Oaky on the nose and mid strength tannins. Comfortable that it will cellar well for a couple of years. A solid B in my rating
 
Shaw and Smith Pinot masterclass in Brizvegas last night - interesting wines - 3 burgundies, 3 kiwi, and 4 from oz.. and got to meet another AFFer..Sedimental!! very good dinner downstairs at Tartufo after the tasting.
 

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