Rockfords discussion

[Daver6]

Went to visit Rockford yesterday. I noticed a general tend amongst the reds to be a little more restrained and elegant which was rather pleasing. Alcohol levels also seem to be coming down a little.

They have some rather old, but recently disgorged Black Shiraz available to Stonewallers. Not available for tasting. I decided to bite the bulle and purchased a bottle of the 1991 tiraged.

 

[Buzzard]

Is being a No 10 Stonewall impressive? Not us btw.

No because that is not how your membership number works. Your member number is 3 letters followed by 3 digits. Mine could be BUZ001 but that would not make me the first member.
For what it's worth, I was one of the first batch of Stonewallers but it means jack.

 

[Steady]

For what it's worth, I was one of the first batch of Stonewallers but it means jack.

But Buzz, they do know who you are...

 

[Violin]

Howdy all. Long-time-no-post but thought I'd ask if anyone is playing in the Rockford Black Magnum this year?

 

[Buzzard]

Howdy all. Long-time-no-post but thought I'd ask if anyone is playing in the Rockford Black Magnum this year?

No, but I purchased a magnum.
It just wasn't black.

 

[blackcat20]

Spotted 2007 Black Shiraz at our local Dans the other day...

 

[Pushka]

This thread always reminds me I need to go purchase a bottle of Alicante. On the shopping list right now.

 

[blackcat20]

This thread always reminds me I need to go purchase a bottle of Alicante. On the shopping list right now.

I'm waiting for Basket Press to be available before I put in my annual order.

 

[Buzzard]

This thread always reminds me I need to go purchase a bottle of Alicante. On the shopping list right now.

What, just one??

 

[penegal]

Howdy all. Long-time-no-post but thought I'd ask if anyone is playing in the Rockford Black Magnum this year?

I really would like to, but it's a bit hard to fit everything in.

And my golf game hasn't been too good of late after I hurt my shoulder.

 

[Pushka]

What, just one??

Hell no. Feathers stock it.

 

[Buzzard]

Hell no. Feathers stock it.

That's handy as I can walk there, drink it on the way home.
Mind you, it may be cheaper to get a dozen ex cellar door, delivered.

 

[Violin]

No, but I purchased a magnum.
It just wasn't black.

Opened one of the 2010 Magnums the other day. Bit early but the occasion was there and drank it with the guy who gave it to me. Excellent wine, just that the magnum wasn't big enough.....

 

[Violin]

I really would like to, but it's a bit hard to fit everything in.

And my golf game hasn't been too good of late after I hurt my shoulder.

My golf game has never been that good - but the event and the 200 guest dinner in the Chateau Tanunda barrel room is a savage affair. Just put it on the bucket-list (as opposed to the basket-pressed-list)

 

[penegal]

I did read in the Rag that it had grown to a bit "too big"

 

[Buzzard]

Just in case anyone is interested, I'm running another wine tour that includes a visit to Rockford. We get looked after rather well with a private tasting in the barrel room that runs for 2 or so hours.
20 places have already been filled so there are only 5 remaining. Hurry along if you want a spot.

 

[QF WP]

Well it it's Tuesday I'm in ADL but not available (clients already booked me up). Doubt I will get to ADL any other time this year.

 

[wineflyer]

Had a 2005 Rockford Riesling on the weekend, beautiful perfumed honey and pear notes but felt she was probably a little past its prime as she was lacking freshness i was craving on the sweaty and sultry saturday sydney evening. Lovely though and I would call her up again without hesitating

 

[TomVexille]

Had a 2005 Rockford Riesling on the weekend, beautiful perfumed honey and pear notes but felt she was probably a little past its prime as she was lacking freshness i was craving on the sweaty and sultry saturday sydney evening. Lovely though and I would call her up again without hesitating

That reminds me, @blackcat20 we should drink that.

 

[blackcat20]

That reminds me, @blackcat20 we should drink that.

We already did