Rockfords discussion

[samh004]

* I ended up with 07, 08, 12.

JH reckons the '07 is drink by this year; the '08 later this decade, but the '12 is by far the stand out in what you picked. Of course, what does he know

 

[Rug]

I don't follow?

I only own some recent Basket Press, I haven't tried older vintages.

I was simply hoping someone who has could recommend a couple.

* I ended up with 07, 08, 12.

Really?

 

[Buzzard]

Sorry, I don't mean highest JH rating.

I just meant overall generally speaking some vintages are known to be amazing, higher value vintages.

I only ask because a family friend who is a long time member has been buying BP for an extremely long time is swapping some wines with me and said I could have any vintage I want.

Appreciate any feedback

I'd probably take 2010 if possible.

 

[samh004]

By the way, the 2019 Rod & Spur has arrived in the cellar door (and online).

 

[Buzzard]

By the way, the 2019 Rod & Spur has arrived in the cellar door (and online).

Look forward to tasting it in a couple of weeks when there for lunch.

 

[samh004]

Look forward to tasting it in a couple of weeks when there for lunch.

There's also a magnum available if you phone, and they said watch this space for August regarding museum.

 

[Steady]

By the way, the 2019 Rod & Spur has arrived in the cellar door (and online).

There's also a magnum available if you phone, and they said watch this space for August regarding museum.

What vintage are they up to with the magnum?


(I'm assuming you are referring to a BP and not a R&S magnum)

 

[samh004]

What vintage are they up to with the magnum?


(I'm assuming you are referring to a BP and not a R&S magnum)

Yes, '16.

They asked if I was a collector, and I sheepishly asked back if owning one makes me that

Technically two now.

 

[Buzzard]

Friday 29 July, 8 of us went off to Rockford and enjoyed yet another Stone Wall lunch.
Our group was @boomy, @Steady, @penegal, @Matt_01, @henleybeach, @Princess Fiona, @CaptJCool and myself.
Our day started with an 08:30 breakfast in preparation for a 10:30 departure to the Barossa. Lunch officially commenced at 12 noon and concluded just after 4:00.
Prior to our departure at 5:00 we had the opportunity to taste the currently available wines in the Stone Wall room.
Below is the lunch menu and photos of our lunch.

 

[billbro]

Friday 29 July, 8 of us went off to Rockford and enjoyed yet another Stone Wall lunch.

Looks fantastic, wish I could have joined you all!

 

[VPS]

Friday 29 July, 8 of us went off to Rockford and enjoyed yet another Stone Wall lunch.
Our group was @boomy, @Steady, @penegal, @Matt_01, @henleybeach, @Princess Fiona, @CaptJCool and myself.
Our day started with an 08:30 breakfast in preparation for a 10:30 departure to the Barossa. Lunch officially commenced at 12 noon and concluded just after 4:00.
Prior to our departure at 5:00 we had the opportunity to taste the currently available wines in the Stone Wall room.
Below is the lunch menu and photos of our lunch.
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Sorry I missed it. Next time

 

[RooFlyer]

Friday 29 July, 8 of us went off to Rockford and enjoyed yet another Stone Wall lunch.

I hate youse all . Sorry to have missed it - hope the newbies enjoyed the day. Did they open up the stonewaller cellar to non-SWers?

 

[Daver6]

Friday 29 July, 8 of us went off to Rockford and enjoyed yet another Stone Wall lunch.
Our group was @boomy, @Steady, @penegal, @Matt_01, @henleybeach, @Princess Fiona, @CaptJCool and myself.
Our day started with an 08:30 breakfast in preparation for a 10:30 departure to the Barossa. Lunch officially commenced at 12 noon and concluded just after 4:00.
Prior to our departure at 5:00 we had the opportunity to taste the currently available wines in the Stone Wall room.
Below is the lunch menu and photos of our lunch.
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How's the 2012 Basket Press looking? I'd imagine still on the primary side.

 

[Buzzard]

I hate youse all . Sorry to have missed it - hope the newbies enjoyed the day. Did they open up the stonewaller cellar to non-SWers?

We all went to the Stone Wall room after lunch but I'm not sure what was made available to non SWers. I know BP was sold out and I'm pretty sure you had to be SW to buy Grenache.

How's the 2012 Basket Press looking? I'd imagine still on the primary side.

As I'm getting older I think my taste buds are in decline. However, I thought it still young and has more development to come. It was quite smooth the tannins having softened. I'd like to hear what @henleybeach and @boomy have to say with their youthful palates.

 

[boomy]

I thought it still young and has more development to come. It was quite smooth the tannins having softened. I'd like to hear what @henleybeach and @boomy have to say with their youthful palates.

You've described it well @Buzzard.
Feels like the 2012 is just entering it’s drinking window.

 

[Quickstatus]

Sorry for butting in but with the indulgence of the Club may I make an observation:

This sounds like a FF program where no status run exists to quickly climb the Tiers.....

 

[henleybeach]

You've described it well @Buzzard.
Feels like the 2012 is just entering it’s drinking window.

Agree, I feel like another 2 years it will be spot on.
The wine of the day for me was the 2010 black Shiraz

 

[RooFlyer]

Sorry for butting in but with the indulgence of the Club may I make an observation:

This sounds like a FF program where no status run exists to quickly climb the Tiers.....

More like the Masons than a FF program

 

[Daver6]

More like the Masons than a FF program

Ahem. More like this when AFFers are involved...

 

[QF WP]

I flew to Adelaide on Thursday to see clients on an urgent mission but couldn’t have stayed the night

My mouth was when I saw the meal and wine pairings. One day,..