The Pinot Noir & Grenache Thread

Has anyone got their hands on the Tolpuddle 2017 pinot? I know the 2016 was a bit disappointing to some so I didn't buy any, but I'm seeing the 2017 at a few retailers now (with a bump in price this year I notice) with some very decent reviews coming with it (James Suckling gave it a 99)
 

Just found this thread, looks brilliant, thanks. I ordered some of the 2015 Tapanappa on VM, looking forward to trying it. The 2013 Foggy Hill was great.

Will look out for other good buys here. Recently bought the 2017 Giant Steps (JH97) for $27.39/bt delivered after the $25 welcome discount at My Wine Guy.
 
Has anyone got their hands on the Tolpuddle 2017 pinot? I know the 2016 was a bit disappointing to some so I didn't buy any, but I'm seeing the 2017 at a few retailers now (with a bump in price this year I notice) with some very decent reviews coming with it (James Suckling gave it a 99)

It's a solid wine. Pushing the $ boundaries when you can get cracking Burgundy from Gevrey Chambetin for the same coin!
 
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Besides Pinot Palooza in Melbourne and Sydney this weekend and Brisbane the next:
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Also if you missed tasting the new 2017 Bindi releases at Rathdowne Cellars or MW Wines last month, then you can do so today at Fine Wine Merchant:

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Coldstream Hills Deer Farm 2017 (HH 97) is on sale at Cellardoor for $35/bt delivered.

Now gone after increasing to $40 :( but 2017 Esplanade is $31 (or $26.83 after $25 welcome credit) :)


Just found this thread, looks brilliant, thanks. I ordered some of the 2015 Tapanappa on VM, looking forward to trying it. The 2013 Foggy Hill was great.

Will look out for other good buys here. Recently bought the 2017 Giant Steps (JH97) for $27.39/bt delivered after the $25 welcome discount at My Wine Guy.

Welcome - $30 My Wine Guy vouchers are actually available :)
 
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Just a reminder that the Fairfax Store still has a 2015 single vineyard 6pk and Coldstream pinot noir 2011-2015 vertical 6pk, though now only 10% off with AFR10, making them $51.75/bt and $44.25/bt delivered, respectively


Now gone after increasing to $40 :( but 2017 Esplanade is $31 (or $26.83 after $25 welcome credit) :)

Also available again:

Cellardoor.co after $25 welcome credit:
 
2014 Pegasus Bay $54.28 @ JD Cellars - anyone try it at Pinot Palooza?

CD/BC96, NS94, GW92 - 2pk $47.57/bt delivered @ David Jones after 5% Cashrewards and 10% off DJ gift card - ENDS TODAY

If you prefer 2015 (NS96, MB94), then Dan Murphy's will price beat to $55, making it $48.29 after 3.5% Cashrewards and 5% off WISH :)


If you missed the $37 Bollinger half-bottles at Boccaccio on Tuesday, then check out these prices on Langton's for the next hour until 1pm AEST:
  • RIPOSTE BY TIM KNAPPSTEIN The Dagger Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills 2017 $12

JH94, CM(WF)92 - $9.06 @ Dan Murphy's after 3.5% Cashrewards and 5% off WISH or $11.99 @ WineStar



Alongside Hoddles Creek, this is so far perhaps my favourite budget (<$30) of the 2017 vintage - now back in stock at $28.17 after the $20 welcome credit


[SYD] Red Bottle masterclass with Huon Hooke - 6.15-8pm Thursday 1st November @ Tattersalls Club ($90, 12 wines - Australia, New Zealand, Burgundy)



Burgundy Grand Cru 2015 Horizontal - Sunday 20th January 2019


Sorry for not posting earlier but did anyone attend SIPNOT earlier this month?


Chatto’s Isle holds its own against big gun Burgundies
 
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Especially for those in Lorne at the moment for the Mountain to Surf and/or Pier to Pub, an even better buy at the Lorne Hotel bottle shop than the 2017 Felton Road Bannockburn is the 2016 By Farr RP Cote Vineyard for $80 ($60 with 25% off Entertainment Book) - price match at My Wine Guy with a $30 voucher to make it $59.95 delivered :)

Dan's has Rippon Mature Vine 2013 for 30% off in any six, making it $47.49 after 5% off WISH, 4% Cashrewards :)

Alongside Hoddles Creek, this is so far perhaps my favourite budget (<$30) of the 2017 vintage - now back in stock at $28.17 after the $20 welcome credit

With Cellar One sold out again, cheapest place for this is now My Wine Guy, where a bottle is $19.94 delivered using a $30 voucher :)


If this now fully booked event was too much, and you also missed a place at Dan Murphy's Cellar's 2015 burgundy tasting, then there might still be a spot available at Matthew Hansen's $130 Fine Wine Appreciation 2017 Tasmanian Horizontal on 7pm Monday 21st January at Dench, featuring:
  • Tolpuddle
  • Home Hill Kelly’s Reserve
  • Pooley Cooinda Single Vineyard
  • Chatto
  • Dr Edge
  • Bay of Fires
 
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  • Tolpuddle
  • Home Hill Kelly’s Reserve
  • Pooley Cooinda Single Vineyard
  • Chatto
  • Dr Edge
  • Bay of Fires
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That’s a nice selection of Tassie Pinot
 
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Besides the Timo Mayer 2018 pre-release and Burgundy classes in Melbourne...

If you missed Seville Estate Old Vine Reserve 2017 (JH99) before it more than doubled in price, then Randall's has the standard/regular 2017 (JH97) for $33


Especially for those in Lorne at the moment for the Mountain to Surf and/or Pier to Pub, an even better buy at the Lorne Hotel bottle shop than the 2017 Felton Road Bannockburn is the 2016 By Farr RP Cote Vineyard for $80 ($60 with 25% off Entertainment Book) - price match at My Wine Guy with a $30 voucher to make it $59.95 delivered :)

Felton Road Bannockburn 2017 $62 @ Grand Cru


  • Tolpuddle
  • Home Hill Kelly’s Reserve
  • Pooley Cooinda Single Vineyard
  • Chatto
  • Dr Edge
  • Bay of Fires
That’s a nice selection of Tassie Pinot

If we were adding there would be a few extra's I'd like.

Sailor Seeks Horse, Two Tonne: Dog & Wolf, Pooley: Butchers Hill, Freycinet

How about Stefano Lubiana and Mewstone?

Have you had all the wines mentioned? Favourites?

I haven't tried/bought Chatto or Mewstone yet, but have the others, except Dr Edge and Two Tonne, which are still in the cellar waiting to be opened
 

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