Rockfords discussion

[Violin]

tehuringa - I love your 'location'! Don't think I'd survive long.

 

[tehuringa]

tehuringa - I love your 'location'! Don't think I'd survive long.

It's a battle. I'm actually in the Eden Valley but close enough.

 

[penegal]

Not sure where they got these "RRP" from, but both are excellent wines.

 

[Violin]

Wow - pleased I made the Stonewallers!
Incidentally, I had a 2004 SVS Flaxman a couple of nights ago. Lovely drinking - but would say that I wouldn't hang on to it for a lot longer as there's just a sense that the fruit is diminishing. I think I'll find reasons to dispatch the 2002 and 2004s reasonably soon.

 

[penegal]

Wow - pleased I made the Stonewallers!

Congratulations

 

[Magnus]

Wow - pleased I made the Stonewallers!

How does that work?

 

[DrSammyLee]

Not sure where they got these "RRP" from, but both are excellent wines.

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Their asking price is pretty standard for buys outside of the winery. Not sure where they got the RRP either. Rockford is one of the few wineries where it's worth buying direct.

 

[QF WP]

I think unnamed, you and I gave it better than 96 points when we had that 2010 at the Hilton. Better take my Rockford case home and add it to the cellar.

Not sure where they got these "RRP" from, but both are excellent wines.

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[pagingjoan]

Just noticed this thread. And, by chance, had received an email yesterday re a Rockford dinner in Melbourne, if anyone is interested.

It's at City Wine Store, Spring Street, on Monday 5 October, and includes the 2012 and 1998 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz.
Alas, I can't attend (will be in Europe) but I've been to many of the CWS events over many years and always enjoy them.

Link is:
ROCKFORD DINNER AT CWS | City Wine Shop

Wish I could be there or for one of the other October events.

 

[penegal]

Just noticed this thread. And, by chance, had received an email yesterday re a Rockford dinner in Melbourne, if anyone is interested.

It's at City Wine Store, Spring Street, on Monday 5 October, and includes the 2012 and 1998 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz.
Alas, I can't attend (will be in Europe) but I've been to many of the CWS events over many years and always enjoy them.

Link is:
ROCKFORD DINNER AT CWS | City Wine Shop

Wish I could be there or for one of the other October events.

I am possibly going to that.

We were lucky enough to try the 1998 at Rockford a few years back. Was drinking well at the time, so I dare say it will be in its prime now.

FWIW, I have tried all the wines on the list except the 2012 Basket Press, but it should still be a good dinner with Ben and Lyn on hand.

 

[pagingjoan]

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FWIW, I have tried all the wines on the list except the 2012 Basket Press, but it should still be a good dinner with Ben and Lyn on hand.

Ah, another CWS fan?

 

[penegal]

Ah, another CWS fan?

In this case I meant Ben and Lyn from Rockford, but yes, I am certainly a CWS fan also.

I've been a customer of all their businesses for a while, and spent more time and money than I should indulging in their excellent "products".

 

[pagingjoan]

In this case I meant Ben and Lyn from Rockford, but yes, I am certainly a CWS fan also.

I've been a customer of all their businesses for a while, and spent more time and money than I should indulging in their excellent "products".

Surprising that we haven't crossed paths there. Between us, we must be shoring up their profits.

 

[Buzzard]

I am possibly going to that.

We were lucky enough to try the 1998 at Rockford a few years back. Was drinking well at the time, so I dare say it will be in its prime now.

FWIW, I have tried all the wines on the list except the 2012 Basket Press, but it should still be a good dinner with Ben and Lyn on hand.

I still remember the 1996 we tried a couple of months back

 

[TomVexille]

Just noticed this thread. And, by chance, had received an email yesterday re a Rockford dinner in Melbourne, if anyone is interested.

It's at City Wine Store, Spring Street, on Monday 5 October, and includes the 2012 and 1998 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz.
Alas, I can't attend (will be in Europe) but I've been to many of the CWS events over many years and always enjoy them.

Link is:
ROCKFORD DINNER AT CWS | City Wine Shop

Wish I could be there or for one of the other October events.

I'd love to, but my budget doesn't stretch that far at the moment

 

[penegal]

Surprising that we haven't crossed paths there. Between us, we must be shoring up their profits.

I'll keep an eye out next time I am in

 

[pagingjoan]

I'll keep an eye out next time I am in

Perhaps we need a date for a glass of wine in the back room before our departure for Europe?
But, with your travel schedule, that's not likely to work either.
So may have to wait until November.

 

[cove]

I found a Rockford in my cellar. Must have been a birthday present as I know I never bought it myself. It is time I spent a few hours looking down there instead of grabbing recent purchases when we go out. Mrscove is a non drinker so I rarely drink a good red at home by myself. I think I have 2 Rockfords down there as there was one in a 6 selection case from a few years ago. My wife used to go to Vintage Cellars but stopped when Coles messed up the range and pricing. She would get a list from a guru and more than half were not available in the VC store.

 

[RooFlyer]

I found a Rockford in my cellar. Must have been a birthday present as I know I never bought it myself. It is time I spent a few hours looking down there instead of grabbing recent purchases when we go out. Mrscove is a non drinker so I rarely drink a good red at home by myself. I think I have 2 Rockfords down there as there was one in a 6 selection case from a few years ago. My wife used to go to Vintage Cellars but stopped when Coles messed up the range and pricing. She would get a list from a guru and more than half were not available in the VC store.

alas! You sound like a lost soul with respect to your Rockford. I am available to guide you through the mysteries of the hallowed drop.

Free of charge .

Think you can hang on for a couple of weeks until I get back to Oz?

 

[cove]

RooFlyer we are doing an AFF dinner on Wednesday night in Perth. Are you back in time?