Rockfords discussion

[kevviek]

A dozen would be a few too many of one wine in that price range for me. As a fanboy I prefer to spread my dozen over it, the cab Shiraz, the cab and the Shiraz or frugal farmer etc

That's what I usually do with at cellar door but the order form is suggesting minimum 12 of anything. Kicking myself for not signing up in person any time in the last 10 years, I might give them a call

 

[Steady]

That's what I usually do with at cellar door but the order form is suggesting minimum 12 of anything. Kicking myself for not signing up in person any time in the last 10 years, I might give them a call

Definitely call, you don’t need to order 12 of any one wine

 

[Buzzard]

So i guess it’s worth buying a dozen of the ‘17?

Even as a Stone Wall I'm pretty sure you can't buy a dozen Dry Country Grenache.

 

[penegal]

Even as a Stone Wall I'm pretty sure you can't buy a dozen Dry Country Grenache.

I believe 6 is the case quantity and maximum order… can you call me at 11am tomorrow to remind me to call them, and I will check and report back

 

[kevviek]

Even as a Stone Wall I'm pretty sure you can't buy a dozen Dry Country Grenache.

I was referring to the Moppa Springs...

 

[Steady]

I believe 6 is the case quantity and maximum order… can you call me at 11am tomorrow to remind me to call them, and I will check and report back

Correct, 6 is the max for Dry Country- Stonewall only, none for bud burst AFAIK

 

[Buzzard]

I was referring to the Moppa Springs...

Fair enough. You can get 12 Moppa.

 

[Daver6]

I've never noticed the dry country grenache available for ordering online. Is it one of those ones you need to ask for specifically? How much are they?

Like some other wines previously, it's meant to be a Stonewaller cellar door only purchase. Due to Covid and folks not being able to visit, they allowed Stonewallers remote access to purchase.

 

[redmaxo]

I just emailed them about the Dry Country and they said $50pb max 6 bottles. Might grab a few along with the 2018 Rod & Spur. Had a stone wall lunch lined up for mid September that I had to cancel so this will be my consolation!

 

[RooFlyer]

I just emailed them about the Dry Country and they said $50pb max 6 bottles.

I did just the same (but called). They are probably wondering about the sudden run on DCG

 

[VPS]

I'm heading to the Barossa next week and pick up any supplies for anyone and keep them until you get to Adelaide (but first you'd have to find my place with my stash of wines)

 

[RooFlyer]

I'm heading to the Barossa next week and pick up any supplies for anyone and keep them until you get to Adelaide (but first you'd have to find my place with my stash of wines)

You wouldnt even think of saying “ Oh, xx_ said I could use their allocation …”, would you?

 

[VPS]

You wouldnt even think of saying “ Oh, xx_ said I could use their allocation …”, would you?

Only if you're offering

 

[boomy]

Let’s ignore the hard to get / VIP members exclusive marketing for a moment, do you guys think DC is that good? I’ve had it myself and thought it was nice but at $40-50 range there are some really amazing Grenache options out there.

I know the same thing can be said about BP but $75 is not an outrageous price to pay for good Shiraz and it is (as much as I don’t like to use this word) an iconic wine.

 

[Steady]

Let’s ignore the hard to get / VIP members exclusive marketing for a moment, do you guys think DC is that good? I’ve had it myself and thought it was nice but at $40-50 range there are some really amazing Grenache options out there.

I know the same thing can be said about BP but $75 is not an outrageous price to pay for good Shiraz and it is (as much as I don’t like to use this word) an iconic wine.

I haven’t had that many straight Grenache (and I am an unashamed Rockford fanboy so don’t weight my opinion to heavily) but I think it is. I can only compare it to the Eperosa range (2 off) Vanguardist MGV, Swiney, and Yangarra, I have only tried the Rockford ‘15 and ‘16 DC but I am happy to buy (and have x 3) the ‘17 DC. The extra bottle age on the current DC release could also account for a few extra $ ?

 

[samh004]

Bud Burst can now order the 2018 Moppa and 2020 Semillon online, if anyone has been hanging out for those.

 

[billbro]

Let’s ignore the hard to get / VIP members exclusive marketing for a moment, do you guys think DC is that good? I’ve had it myself and thought it was nice but at $40-50 range there are some really amazing Grenache options out there.

Thought it was good when I tried it, though not particularly memorable or a standout.

 

[Daver6]

Rockford Rag arrived in the mail today along with the Stonewaller order form. No price increase for the Black Shiraz of Basket Press. Rifle Range is up a couple of bucks though.

 

[Steady]

2018 BP is available in half bottles atm

 

[Buzzard]

2018 BP is available in half bottles atm

How much?