The Chardonnay Thread

[qaz]

If I had spare space, then I'd be spending my Vinomofo credit on this:

• McHenry Hohnen Burnside 2016 (GW/JH95, HH92) $29

Compared with their pinot noir, I haven't tried much of their chardonnay, but given that this has received rave reviews, that might have to change: Dog Point 2015 $34.99 @ My Wine Guy ($30 voucher)

• 2-for-$50 @ Boccaccio
• $29.99 @ Vintage Cellars (or 2pk $28.32/bt using $10 off $60+ spend catalogue voucher at Surrey Hills VIC)

The 2016 (BC96, MB/NS/HH95, RC19/20, JR17/20) is available from "FWC" for $25.25 (pm me for invite, no referral benefits) - Boccaccio also had it at 2-for-$50, but has now sold out and probably can't access cheap pricing anymore to continue replenishing such a deal due to recent reviews - Jancis Robinson:

• Fine wine can be white too
  
• Dog Point Chardonnay 2015/16 Marlborough
• The world's great Chardonnays
• Top Kiwi v white burgundy
• Margaret River's superior Chardonnays

Auswine currently has 10% off plus free delivery for orders of at least six bottles from the What's New section of their website - combining with 10% off for new customers using newcust, consider these recently rated 94-96pts on Winefront:

• In Dreams 2017 $20.92

$16.65 @ "FWC"

Leeuwin Estate Art Series 2016 (RJ99+) $89.91 @ AusCellardoor after 10% off (pm me for code)

 

[qaz]

Hoddles Creek 2018 (GW93+, JO92) $19.99 @ Wine Sellers Direct
(or price-match at Different Drop and use a $25 voucher - pm me for code)

Christian Moreau Chablis 2017 $52 @ Langton's (less with $50 voucher)

Leeuwin Estate Art Series 2016 (RJ99+) $89.91 @ AusCellardoor after 10% off (pm me for code)

$96.90 @ Boccaccio - price match at Dan Murphy's or My Wine Guy after discounts

 

[Stef]

If I had spare space, then I'd be spending my Vinomofo credit on this:

• McHenry Hohnen Burnside 2016 (GW/JH95, HH92) $29

The 2016 (BC96, MB/NS/HH95, RC19/20, JR17/20) is available from "FWC" for $25.25 (pm me for invite, no referral benefits) - Boccaccio also had it at 2-for-$50, but has now sold out and probably can't access cheap pricing anymore to continue replenishing such a deal due to recent reviews - Jancis Robinson:

• Fine wine can be white too
  
• Dog Point Chardonnay 2015/16 Marlborough
• The world's great Chardonnays
• Top Kiwi v white burgundy
• Margaret River's superior Chardonnays

$16.65 @ "FWC"

Leeuwin Estate Art Series 2016 (RJ99+) $89.91 @ AusCellardoor after 10% off (pm me for code)

Correct. Stocks are critically low now of the 2016. I think we have a case or two still, but I can't seem to locate them.

Art Series stocks have taken a pounding and unlikely to have any left beyond April i would hazard. Thats the entire allocation of the year too.

 

[qaz]

If you're interested in the rare Timo Mayer 2018, then France-Soir has it for $53 (along with his other wines)

Also at Cellar One (after $20 referral credit):

• Hardys HRB 2016 (HH94, GW93) $20 ($16.67)

$18.88 @ Dan Murphy's (before Cashrewards/WISH) - postcodes 3038, 4061

also 5069 but no longer at 3038 - another on clearance:

• Oakridge Local Vineyard Series Lusatia Park 2015 $18.88 - 4500, 5042

This month's member specials include (prices again before 8% Cashrewards, 5% off WISH):

• 53% off Wolf Blass White Label 2016 $14
• 20% off Oakridge Hazeldene 2017 $28
• 28% off Hardys Eileen Hardy 2012 $65

 

[tinkybelle]

has anyone tried the Ross Hill Chardonnay? i just purchaed it with the 10k QFF points bonus.as i love Orange wines.
wish i could find the Logans Chardonnay with bonus points again.

 

[qaz]

Compared with their pinot noir, I haven't tried much of their chardonnay, but given that this has received rave reviews, that might have to change: Dog Point 2015 $34.99 @ My Wine Guy ($30 voucher)

• 2-for-$50 @ Boccaccio
• $29.99 @ Vintage Cellars (or 2pk $28.32/bt using $10 off $60+ spend catalogue voucher at Surrey Hills VIC)
• $32.90 @ Vinomofo (was $34.90, referral) - be sure to price match with above

The 2016 (BC96, MB/NS/HH95, RC19/20, JR17/20) is available from "FWC" for $25.25 (pm me for invite, no referral benefits) - Boccaccio also had it at 2-for-$50, but has now sold out and probably can't access cheap pricing anymore to continue replenishing such a deal due to recent reviews - Jancis Robinson:

• Fine wine can be white too
• Dog Point Chardonnay 2015/16 Marlborough
• The world's great Chardonnays
• Top Kiwi v white burgundy
• Margaret River's superior Chardonnays

2016 $25.35 @ Vintage Cellars after 2.45% Cashrewards until Tuesday 23rd April

Luke Lambert 2018 (MB95+, GW94) $33.90 @ Boccaccio (60 bottles available)

price-match @ My Wine Guy and use $50 voucher

Thanks to Winefront, newly released:

• Seppelt Drumborg 2017 $22 @ cellardoor.co ($17.83 after $25 welcome credit, qualifies for Sonos One offer)

CM(WF)95 $26 @ Langton's (less with $50 voucher)

Leeuwin Estate Art Series 2016 (RJ99+) $89.91 @ AusCellardoor after 10% off (pm me for code)

$96.90 @ Boccaccio - price match at Dan Murphy's or My Wine Guy after discounts

JO91 $100 @ Different Drop before price-match and $25 voucher (pm me for code)


Tassie chardonnay up with the best

 

[qaz]

Besides singles at Qantas epiQure/Wine...

It's been identified on Winefront that Dan's are clearing chardonnays at certain stores, such as these available for delivery (note that free delivery for $150+ wine orders using CASHREWARDSBDAY and 10% Cashrewards ends tonight - thanks @CLT Aussie ):




2016 Stoniers recently reviewed on Winefront and available delivered from Cellar One (less with $20 referral credit):

• 2016 Stonier Jimjoca Vineyard (CM93+) $23
• 2016 Stonier Lyncroft Vineyard (MB93) $28
• 2016 Stonier Reserve (CM94) $33.33

2018 Nick Spencer Maragle Vineyard (GW94) $26.50 @ "FWC" (less with $50 off $250+ spend)

 

[qaz]

cellardoor.co until tonight:

• Coldstream Hills Rising 2017 $28 (2012-2016 CM(WF)/JO 92-95)
• Coldstream Hills Reserve 2017 $40 CM(WF)96 JO94 HH95 NS94
• Devil's Lair 9th Chamber 2015 $65 (HWC/RJ98, HH96, CM(WF)95)

 

[WineNot]

I got a text message from broker from WD today. They have a cleanskin 2004 reserve Chardy that they said is from Piccadilly Hills. I think i had some of the 2006 in the past and it was pretty damn good. Have been assured it was the same winery. Worth a punt at $150 a dozen. Not listed online though so if you want it, prob have to call or email. If it has held up (which they claim it has) then could be a good buy, aged chardy is not easily found!

 

[qaz]

2018 Dappled Appellation (CM(WF)95) $27.17 delivered using SVRELEASE for 15% off - ends tonight

Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard 2017 (JH96/97, JO/CM(WF)/TP96, AG/SR/HH95)

• $77.95 @ myCellars (pm for free delivery code)
• price-match @ My Wine Guy using $30 voucher

 

[qaz]

Besides Melbourne events,

Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Vineyard or Rising Vineyard 2017 $31.50 @ cellardoor.co until tomorrow

Tolpuddle 2018 (NS98, JO95, MB93+):

• $64.90/$68 @ Boccaccio
• $67 @ The Wine Emporium
• $69.95 @ myCellars (pm for free delivery code)

Murdoch Hill The Tilbury 2016 (HH96, JH95, MB/NS94) $38.99/$39.99 @ My Wine Guy (less with $30 voucher)

Prince Wine Store:

• Oakridge 864 Funder and Diamond Vineyard Drive Block 2017 (JH97) $70
• A. Rodda 2018 releases $38
• Modern Masters Of Margaret River: Deep Woods, Nocturne, Juniper, Lenton Brae, Xanadu, Cherubino

 

[qaz]

Oakridge Henk 2017 (NS97, HH96, AG/JH/PE95, CM(WF)/SL94)

• $27.95 @ Kemenys
• $28.90/$31.99 @ My Wine Guy (less with $30 voucher/price-match)
• $28.95 @ myCellars (pm for free delivery code)

Tolpuddle 2018 (NS98, JO95, MB93+):

• $64.90/$68 @ Boccaccio
• $67 @ The Wine Emporium
• $69.95 @ myCellars (pm for free delivery code)

$61.67 @ Qantas using $50 code


23 Bloody Good Australian Chardonnay. Highlights From Shaw + Smith, Curly Flat, Oakridge etc

 

[Major]

I quite like this little number. Really good fruit. Liquorland had it on special for $12

 

[qaz]

2016 Stoniers recently reviewed on Winefront and available delivered from Cellar One (less with $20 referral credit):

• 2016 Stonier Jimjoca Vineyard (CM93+) $23

Cellar One have $20 off $100 spend until Monday - including $20 referral credit for a total of $40 off, makes the Jimjoca $16.33, and Hardys HRB 2016 (JF95, AG/HH94, GW93) $20

And until Sunday, cellardoor.co have:

• Seppelt Drumborg 2016 $22 - MB/SL95, HH88
• Coldstream Hills Rising 2017 $30 - CM(HWC)96
• Coldstream Hills Deer Farm 2017 $30 - HH96, NS/CM(HWC)94

Others recently reviewed:

• Oakridge Willowlake 2018 - GW95, JH94 - $29.99 @ Wine Sellers Direct
• Seville Estate 2018 - JH95, GW94 - $34 @ Randall's
• Joshua Cooper Captain's Creek 2018 - MB96 - $46 @ Prince Wine Store

 

[qaz]

25% cashback @ Langton's via ShopBack - probably ends tonight:

• HODDLES CREEK Estate, Yarra Valley 2018 $15 - GW93+, TP/NS92
• MCHENRY HOHNEN Laterite Hills, Margaret River 2017 $19.50 - JH94, CM(WF)/HH93
• OAKRIDGE WINES Local Vineyard Series Hazeldene Vineyard, Yarra Valley 2017 $24/$26.25 - JH95, CM(WF)/TP94, NS93, HH91
• DEXTER WINES, Mornington Peninsula 2017 $28.50
• LUKE LAMBERT, Yarra Valley 2018 $28.50 - MB95+, GW94
• COLDSTREAM HILLS Deer Farm Vineyard, Yarra Valley 2017 $29.25 - HH96, CM(HWC)/NS94
• MEADOWBANK WINES, Southern Tasmania 2017 $33.75 - GW/JH95, HH94
• KOOYONG WINES Farrago Vineyard, Mornington Peninsula 2016 $40.50 - NG96, CM(WF)95, HH89
• DAWSON & JAMES, Derwent Valley 2014 $41.25 - JH96, CM(WF)95, HH91/95
• DAWSON & JAMES, Derwent Valley 2015 $41.25 - JH97, HH96
• POOLEY Cooinda Vale, Tasmania 2018 $42 - GW95+
• POOLEY Butcher's Hill, Northern Tasmania 2018 $42 - GW95+
• TYRRELL'S Vat 47, Hunter Valley 2017 $45 - MB97?, GW96, JO94
• OAKRIDGE ESTATE 864 Funder & Diamond Vineyard Drive Block, Yarra Valley 2017 $51 - JH97, CM(WF)/NS96
• TOLPUDDLE VINEYARD, Tasmania 2018 $52.50 - NS98, HH95, MB93+
• XANADU Reserve, Margaret River 2014 $52.50 - JH97, TS/RJ96, CM(WF)95, GW94-95
• XANADU Reserve, Margaret River 2016 $56.25 - RJ98, JH97, TS96, CM(WF)/TP/HH95

6.30-8.30pm: Kumeu River Vertical Tasting with Michael Brajkovich @ Prince Wine Store ($65)
I was looking forward to the first, but unfortunately instead can't miss perhaps New Zealand's best chardonnays - it won't be as comprehensive as last year's Mike Bennie retrospective, let alone their greatest ever tasting with 48 wines that Jancis Robinson and Stuart Pigott attended, but still should be good - just a shame it clashes with the wine and cheese one - wonder if I should bring some 2008 Estate to contribute as it isn't included?

Michael actually conducted the 48-wine tasting (4 vineyards x 12 vintages) earlier that day - unfortunately mainly press/media-only

NZ winery’s gentle touch makes for chardonnays that age beautifully

• KUMEU RIVER WINES Estate, Auckland 2017 $28.50
• KUMEU RIVER WINES Coddington, Auckland 2017 $39.75
• KUMEU RIVER WINES Hunting Hill, Auckland 2017 $43.50

 

[qaz]

25% cashback @ Langton's via ShopBack - probably ends tonight:

• DEXTER WINES, Mornington Peninsula 2017 $28.50

GW/SL95, BW18 - $23.16 @ Qantas after $50 off - one of my favourites

 

[qaz]

Leeuwin Estate Art Series 2016 (RJ99+) $89.91 @ AusCellardoor after 10% off (pm me for code)

$96.90 @ Boccaccio - price match at Dan Murphy's or My Wine Guy after discounts

JO91 $100 @ Different Drop before price-match and $25 voucher (pm me for code)

RJ99+, JH/WD99, HH/CM(HWC)98, CM(WF)97, MB95, GW93+, JO91 - $84 @ BWS clearance

 

[qaz]

• Brookland Valley Estate 2017 (HWC96, GW94) $26.67 @ Cellar One (or $23.33 after $20 referral credit)

On special again, though the normal price has since increased from $28.33 to $37.50

 

[qaz]

Carboot have free delivery until midnight tonight - using a $50 referral or $20 code these can be delivered:

• Flametree 2018 $3.95
• Arfion 2018 $17.95

Prince Wine Store's sale also ends today:

• Murdoch Hills 2017 $22.40
• Collector Tiger Tiger 2017 $33.60

 

[qaz]

ending tonight/tomorrow:

• 2018 Tonic (GW94) $31.50 @ Different Drop using SO LONG SUMMER
• 2018 Coldstream Hills: 6pk + Reserve = $129 ($21.50/bt) @ cellardoor.co (less with $20 referral)