Rockfords discussion

[QF WP]

Well perhaps I may be of assistance Katie?

 

[Katie]

Well perhaps I may be of assistance Katie?

Sounds like a good plan, QF WP.

 

[QF WP]

Let me know when I can take said bottle(s) off your hands and $ required

 

[penegal]

Rockford let me know about this event the other day.

Robert O'Callaghan himself will be presenting 10 vintages of Basket Press. It seems to be matched to cheese only (so not a dinner). I would really love to attend this, but I don't think I can justify being in Adelaide mid week.


East End Cellars Masterclass: 10 Vintages of Rockford Basket Press Shiraz

 

[Steady]

Rockford let me know about this event the other day.

Robert O'Callaghan himself will be presenting 10 vintages of Basket Press. It seems to be matched to cheese only (so not a dinner). I would really love to attend this, but I don't think I can justify being in Adelaide mid week.


East End Cellars Masterclass: 10 Vintages of Rockford Basket Press Shiraz

I got that one as well, wish I could get there but sadly it ain't gunna happen for me either

 

[Buzzard]

I saw an email from Rockford today but haven't read it yet. Without checking my diary I'm pretty certain I won't be in ADL that day. I wonder how much of a tasting you will get.

 

[RooFlyer]

First thing I did was check the date. Whew! I'm away, because I don't think I could afford another trip to Adelaide for Rockford! The $185 cost of the actual tasting seems pretty reasonable, though.

 

[penegal]

It would be interesting to see how generous the pours are for 10 different wines. (not served with food).

I imagine it would be small tasters only.

 

[Buzzard]

It would be interesting to see how generous the pours are for 10 different wines. (not served with food).

I imagine it would be small tasters only.

I was thinking about this myself and my gut feeling is about 50ml but who knows for sure.

 

[QF WP]

Damn, I'm in ADL on 27th April, if only I'd known I might have changed dates...but it's a work day, not a drinking one

 

[Steady]

Damn, I'm in ADL on 27th April

ADL isn't that bad .....

 

[penegal]

They have now listed the wines to be tried on the events page and updated it to "selling fast".

How can a wine play such a huge part in our lives? How is it that wine has become such a powerful symbol of the stories we tell through generations? Rockford’s revered Basket Press Shiraz is entwined into many of our lives, with a story beginning with every bottle opened. In this tasting session, we’ll be celebrating and discussing the role that wine has in our own personal stories, while tasting ten years’ worth of Rockford Basket Press Shiraz. Joining the session will be Robert O’Callaghan of Rockford Wines, wine writer Nick Ryan, plus special guest author John Harms.
Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 10 year Vertical tasting

• 2004 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
• 2005 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
• 2006 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
• 2007 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
• 2008 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
• 2009 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
• 2010 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
• 2011 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
• 2012Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
• 2013 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz

Plus something very special to finish:

• 1991 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
• 1993 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz

Tasting includes matched local cheeses.

 

[Buzzard]

In today's Advertiser, the bottom of the article refers to BP

 

[kevviek]

In today's Advertiser, the bottom of the article refers to BP

I hope that was not a standard bottle that sold for over $5k. Available retail for $259 here: https://www.cellarit.com.au/wine-30241-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-1996.aspx

 

[unnamed]

Rockford let me know about this event the other day.

Robert O'Callaghan himself will be presenting 10 vintages of Basket Press. It seems to be matched to cheese only (so not a dinner). I would really love to attend this, but I don't think I can justify being in Adelaide mid week.


East End Cellars Masterclass: 10 Vintages of Rockford Basket Press Shiraz

I'm in, we can drink champagne afterwards. Let me know.

I'll also invite Shintaro, he's always good fun

 

[Daver6]

I hope that was not a standard bottle that sold for over $5k. Available retail for $259 here: https://www.cellarit.com.au/wine-30241-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-1996.aspx

Its a charity auction. The idea is to raise funds to people are generous with their bids. They aren't there to pick up a bargain. Ie, I wouldn't read too much into those prices as being indicative of market value.

 

[Steady]

Langton's are selling '13 BP if anyone is interested :shock:

 

[penegal]

That is quite a markup

 

[Steady]

That is quite a markup

The auction bottles ave a price guide of $110-130, not sure why the buy now stock is priced so high?

 

[AnonymousCoward]

The auction bottles ave a price guide of $110-130, not sure why the buy now stock is priced so high?

Auction price guide is ex-BPA, which adds 16.5% to the price. Additionally, consumer guarantees doesn't apply to auction stock - it's entirely caveat emptor.