Rockfords discussion

[RooFlyer]

Nice little surprise in the post today...
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What's that a pic of? Used to be a copper disc withStonewaller # engraved on it.

 

[blackcat20]

What's that a pic of? Used to be a copper disc withStonewaller # engraved on it.

That’s the seal on the back of the envelope, I also received the copper disc.

 

[rogerkambah]

Went to Rockys today. Three each of the BP, BS, Moppa Springs and Rod and Spur in the back of the car..
I felt that the 2015 BP was already an improvement over the 2011 I accidentally opened a couple of weeks ago. More mouthfeel, brighter fruit.

 

[DrSammyLee]

I went to Barossa Valley with a few friends last weekend and Rockfords was the universal fav of the few wineries we hit. Having a private area for Stonewallers to taste wines in a quieter spot definitely helps. The whites were a pleasant surprise for most and great value, out of the reds most people sprung for the Moppa Springs or the Basket Press (used up my full allocation plus some).

 

[Steady]

I went to Barossa Valley with a few friends last weekend and Rockfords was the universal fav of the few wineries we hit. Having a private area for Stonewallers to taste wines in a quieter spot definitely helps. The whites were a pleasant surprise for most and great value, out of the reds most people sprung for the Moppa Springs or the Basket Press (used up my full allocation plus some).

I'm glad to hear the BP was considered worth buying.

What are your thoughts on the current Black Shiraz?

 

[DrSammyLee]

I'm glad to hear the BP was considered worth buying.

What are your thoughts on the current Black Shiraz?

They were also saying the 2019 vintage should be a cracker but very low yields so buy as soon as it's released. They expect it to be sold-out by members in the first round and probably limited to 3 bottles each.

I'm not a huge fan of the Black Shiraz but I tend to get a bottle or two for parties anyway. Didn't blow anyone away in my group this year.

edit: I should note that the Rifle Range is my favourite from the line-up this year.

Nothing on HH or JH on either of these 2 wines.

Rockfords doesn't send wines out to reviewers (they don't need to since they already have a following and no need to risk the reputation they've built up from collectors). I know HH doesn't specifically buy wines for the reviews.

 

[Buzzard]

A friend just sent me this. Holy moly.

 

[Daver6]

Maybe that's NZ pesos?

 

[Buzzard]

Maybe that's NZ pesos?

At Barrangaroo.

 

[Buzzard]

An FYI post. Just logged in as a Stone Wall member and can buy another 6 each of BP and BS.

 

[Daver6]

An FYI post. Just logged in as a Stone Wall member and can buy another 6 each of BP and BS.

Are you sure? It shows for me but if I attempt to set a quantity I get this and it won't allow me to proceed.

 

[Steady]

Mine is the same as Buzz’s, must be a glitch in the system

 

[Buzzard]

They know who we are @Steady

 

[DrSammyLee]

At the cellar door I was told I my allocation was up to 12 bottles of BP this year (which I promptly maxed out lol).

 

[penegal]

I also appear to have maxed out

 

[Buzzard]

Funny thing is I could get 18 BP this year if I wanted. Original 6 + 6 still available when I log in, 3 each for +1 and I on the tour.

 

[penegal]

I suspect I could get some if I went on the tour, but I have enough to satisfy my cravings for now.

Any word on Magnums this year?

 

[Steady]

I suspect I could get some if I went on the tour, but I have enough to satisfy my cravings for now.

Any word on Magnums this year?

I heard the '13's would be available about June/July ('12 still available)

 

[Steady]

A bit odd - screenshot from Langton's after reading a comment on TWF

 

[Buzzard]

I just spoke to Sharon at Rockford and she did confirm that as a Stone Wall member another allocation of 6 BP is available.