Rockfords discussion

[Jay684]

Anyone been to the CD lately and can confirm if BP was still in stock?

heading down to the Barossa this weekend and Rockford will be a Day 1 visit

 

[Buzzard]

Received a Rockford news letter yesterday. Not sure if it's for Stone Wall members only but some wines are being released early. Alicante will be released in July and expected to sell out by October.

 

[samh004]

Anyone been to the CD lately and can confirm if BP was still in stock?

heading down to the Barossa this weekend and Rockford will be a Day 1 visit

I was there a couple weekends ago and there was still plenty at that stage – so much so that I'm now overstocked in this years BP... bad planning.

 

[Pushka]

Received a Rockford news letter yesterday. Not sure if it's for Stone Wall members only but some wines are being released early. Alicante will be released in July and expected to sell out by October.

I heard a couple of weeks ago from @henleybeach 's fav place that Alicante was expected in July at their cellar. Strictly limited and likely need to ask for it.

 

[Carrots]

I was there a couple weekends ago and there was still plenty at that stage – so much so that I'm now overstocked in this years BP... bad planning.

I just don't understand... how can one be "overstocked" of BP....

 

[samh004]

I just don't understand... how can one be "overstocked" of BP....

I've been buying 3 bottles of each vintage, and I forgot what I had so ended up with 6. Quick remedy was to gift one to my sister for her birthday the other day.

 

[Steady]

The '17 Moppa is The Real Review AU wine of the week (93p)

 

[SleepyPolarBear]

2021 Alicante Bouchets are now available

 

[RooFlyer]

… and ordered!

 

[samh004]

2021 Alicante Bouchets are now available

… and ordered!

I meant to post this yesterday when I ordered a case, but forgot sorry!

Thought it was really odd to go from the allocation last year to as many as I liked this year

 

[pagingjoan]

Ouch!
I had meant to post an excerpt from a private cellar sale through PWS, for the Rockford fans.
Doubt the price points are bargains but collectors may be interested:

Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2004 1500ml 1 $690
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2004 750ml 3 $253
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2008 750ml 3 $253
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2012 750ml 6 $253
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2014 750ml 3 $207
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2015 750ml 6 $253
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2016 750ml 3. $230
Rockford Home Block Cabernet 2003 1500ml 1 $345
Rockford Home Block Cabernet 2004 1500ml 1 $345
Rockford Home Block Cabernet 2005 1500ml 1 $345
Rockford Home Block Cabernet 2010 1500ml 2 $345
Rockford Home Block Cabernet 2012 1500ml 1 $345

Offered last week, so may not all still be available, sorry.

 

[Buzzard]

Ouch!
I had meant to post an excerpt from a private cellar sale through PWS, for the Rockford fans.
Doubt the price points are bargains but collectors may be interested:

Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2004 1500ml 1 $690
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2004 750ml 3 $253
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2008 750ml 3 $253
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2012 750ml 6 $253
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2014 750ml 3 $207
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2015 750ml 6 $253
Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz 2016 750ml 3. $230
Rockford Home Block Cabernet 2003 1500ml 1 $345
Rockford Home Block Cabernet 2004 1500ml 1 $345
Rockford Home Block Cabernet 2005 1500ml 1 $345
Rockford Home Block Cabernet 2010 1500ml 2 $345
Rockford Home Block Cabernet 2012 1500ml 1 $345

Offered last week, so may not all still be available, sorry.

I should cash in

 

[pagingjoan]

I should cash in

A great opportunity, Buzz!
Go for it.

 

[Tangenyahu]

As an FYI for the lowly Bud Burst members like myself, Rockford are currently selling magnums of the 2015 Basket Press for $225. It's not shown on the website or order forms but if you shoot them an email asking them what's available they will let you know about it.

Also as an FYI they charge shipping on the magnum as a separate package, so if you are buying other wines you'll get charged 2 x shipping (and insurance if you choose).

 

[samh004]

As an FYI for the lowly Bud Burst members like myself, Rockford are currently selling magnums of the 2015 Basket Press for $225.

Thanks for the heads up, bought a bottle for myself today!

 

[Buzzard]

I haven't taken my magnum for many, many years.

 

[redmaxo]

I haven't taken my magnum for many, many years.

I've only ever bought 1 magnum from them. Find it hard to see deep value when I can buy 3 standard bottles for slightly less than 1 magnum once shipping is factored in. Happy to pay a slight premium for a magnum but once it goes over 1.50x I won't buy.

 

[samh004]

I haven't taken my magnum for many, many years.

I've only ever bought 1 magnum from them. Find it hard to see deep value when I can buy 3 standard bottles for slightly less than 1 magnum once shipping is factored in. Happy to pay a slight premium for a magnum but once it goes over 1.50x I won't buy.

I've never bought a magnum in my life, so there's some novelty to it, but do realise the added cost over double does seem a little odd. I mainly bought it for a special occasion or Christmas with friends, as it's more easy to be shared that way. Is there any truth to a magnum having a slightly different taste due to its volume and how that ages in the bottle?

In the future, I'd be much more inclined to purchase a magnum of the Black Shiraz if offered to me

 

[Mynameismynameis]

I've only ever bought 1 magnum from them. Find it hard to see deep value when I can buy 3 standard bottles for slightly less than 1 magnum once shipping is factored in. Happy to pay a slight premium for a magnum but once it goes over 1.50x I won't buy.

Magnums cellar longer I believe, so there's definitely value in them.

 

[kevviek]

As an FYI for the lowly Bud Burst members like myself, Rockford are currently selling magnums of the 2015 Basket Press for $225. It's not shown on the website or order forms but if you shoot them an email asking them what's available they will let you know about it.

Is bud burst applied after your first order?