Rockfords discussion

[Buzzard]

Is it worth visiting Rockford cellar door this time of the year (non member)?

@Steady mentions quite a few wines not available which is correct.
For this reason alone I wouldn't visit until March next year when the new vintage is available.

 

[pchammond]

If you are already going to the Barossa, you may as well pop by.

I went there a couple of weeks ago and took a colleague. We were working nearby that day. I picked up a few of the new vintage of Rod & Spur, while she picked up a White Frontignac, an Alicante Bouchet, and a Rod & Spur.

They had the Riesling, White Frontignac, Alicante, Frugal Farmer, Rod & Spur, and the fortified wine (perhaps 1 or 2 others as well).

But if you are thinking of going specifically to visit Rockford, there are better months to visit.

 

[Katie]

If anyone heard singing in Brisbane this afternoon, that was me opening the letterbox!

 

[Buzzard]

I often wonder how many first went to Rockford on one of my tours.

 

[mini2]

You really should work for them as an ambassador or something.

 

[Katie]

I often wonder how many first went to Rockford on one of my tours.

Me me me!!!

I had no idea what Rockford was before joining AFF.

 

[Buzzard]

You really should work for them as an ambassador or something.

Thanks @mini2.
I've been a customer since before they even made BP and was in the first group of Stone Wall members.
I've always liked the Rockford philosophy.
I remember Robert telling me that he could sell all his wine overseas for a lot more than he was getting in Oz but he would rather sell to his loyal customers that helped him get to where he is, for cost plus a reasonable margin. If you look at what some places sell their wine for, and obviously I won't name them, I believe that to be true.

 

[samh004]

I received an interesting email from Langtons today. Even the more recent 2017 BP was selling for $270/bottle when I clicked through to look at prices.

 

[Rug]

I received an interesting email from Langtons today. Even the more recent 2017 BP was selling for $270/bottle when I clicked through to look at prices.

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$125.00 Langtons Auctions at present

 

[Buzzard]

I received an interesting email from Langtons today. Even the more recent 2017 BP was selling for $270/bottle when I clicked through to look at prices.

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With the allocation I've given away over the last 35 or so years I probably could have funded my retirement

 

[samh004]

It appears the 2019 Moppa Springs has made it online.

 

[Buzzard]

For all the Stone Wall members, today was new vintages release day.
BP is now $85.00
Looking forward to being there in less than 2 weeks and giving the range a try.

 

[Daver6]

For all the Stone Wall members, today was new vintages release day.
BP is now $85.00
Looking forward to being there in less than 2 weeks and giving the range a try.

Looking forward to your report

 

[Steady]

Looking forward to your report

Yes, so am I

 

[samh004]

I'm simply waiting for the online store to update so I can put in a big order

 

[Steady]

I'm simply waiting for the online store to update so I can put in a big order

Store is updated now - but I dont see any HP Riesling or half bottles or BP or RR...

 

[blackcat20]

My mail order letter arrived today.

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

Store is updated now - but I dont see any HP Riesling or half bottles or BP or RR...

I'd say they're ruing the tainted half bottle BPs from the other year and won't be going down that pathway again any time soon

 

[Steady]

I'd say they're ruing the tainted half bottle BPs from the other year and won't be going down that pathway again any time soon

I’ve been lucky thus far

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

I’ve been lucky thus far

Same!