The Pinot Noir & Grenache Thread

[jrod]

For those who are interested it appears the Bay of Fires Pinot Noir 2019 new release is available on Cellar One for $38.33 pb - limit of one case per customer. Search and you should be able to find it.

Last vintage received 99 JH points and promptly sold out with this year's release being "superior" according to the winemaker.

Has anyone's shipped yet?

 

[Dudditz]

Has anyone's shipped yet?

Mine arrived Tuesday in Melbourne.

 

[qaz]

Auswine: 10% off New Releases & Zaltos + 10% off 6+ items with NEWCUST = total 19% off - ends today? includes ($12/$17 delivery - free for Zaltos):

• Adelina Grenache 2018 - NS97, MB95 - $29.96

Bondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache 2019 - SL95, GW94, NS93 - $34 @ Prince Wine Store (Langton's were cheaper) - price match at Waters Wine or Different Drop

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• $29.16

Similarly recently rated 94pts, but this time by Mike Bennie, is Garagiste Le Stagiaire 2018 - $24.65 @ Different Drop using HOME (price-match @ Dan's or Prince Wine Store)

besides Rochford being on sale again, if you missed Le Stagiaire for $20 at Langton's last month and/or just want more of one of best value pinots at the moment, then it's still $24 delivered direct from the winery as part of their 20% off 6pks with free delivery (also Barnaby's session of The Bibendum Tapes)

• $22.28

Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Montpelain 2018 - GW94, TG92 - $38/$43 @ Waters Wine & East End Cellars, $39.99 @ WineStar

Morgon Beaujolais

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[billbro]

Anyone come across a decent deal for the Joshua Cooper Ray Monde Pinot?

 

[chonka]

Well the 3 VIP offers seem hidden from view until you search specifically for them.

Not sure if they were mentioned but also VIP products on cellarone below, both seem to rate highly. (I don't drink Pinot noir) use search field using varietal, or brand to find VIP products

STONIER MERRON'S VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2018
STONIER WINDMILL VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2018

 

[qaz]

Not sure if they were mentioned but also VIP products on cellarone below, both seem to rate highly. (I don't drink Pinot noir) use search field using varietal, or brand to find VIP products

STONIER MERRON'S VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2018
STONIER WINDMILL VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2018

thanks - after 10% off with TENOFF and $20 referral:

• Stonier Merron's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 - JH95, CM(WF)94, HH93 - $36.26

same sale on again until this Sunday - besides above:

• Hardys Tintara Reserve Grenache 2016 - JO/JH96, CM(WF)/HH95, MB94, RD18.5 - $37.33

• $36.27

and of course don't forget Bay of Fires

 

[Jczer000]

I read the Jeremy Oliver story previously posted. I am a bit sceptical on his Pinot score when he makes such sweeping statements across how poor Aust pinot is. We might not be making Burgundy (and are past trying to replicate it) but we have found our own identity quite well.

 

[Steady]

I read the Jeremy Oliver story previously posted. I am a bit sceptical on his Pinot score when he makes such sweeping statements across how poor Aust pinot is. We might not be making Burgundy (and are past trying to replicate it) but we have found our own identity quite well.

A bit like TWF rating Rockford.....

 

[qaz]

I must mention the tomich i777 which a few years ago was ethereal.

2018 Tomich Icons of Woodside I777 Pinot Noir - NG96 - $24.99 @ The Wine Collective (plus $9.95 delivery, less 8.8% Cashrewards and $20 voucher)

 

[qaz]

Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Montpelain 2018 - GW94, TG92 - $38/$43 @ Waters Wine & East End Cellars, $39.99 @ WineStar

Morgon Beaujolais

There is no denying that there is a trend towards lighter style red wines. Many Shiraz and Cabernet producers try to accommodate this by pi...

australianwinereviews.blogspot.com

Imports Over $30 - Best Buy Wines

Our panel – Max Allen, Mike Bennie, Peter Bourne, Bob Campbell MW, Huon Hooke and Jeremy Oliver – recommends great-value wines from Australia and abroad.

app.gourmettravellerwine.com

2019 Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes Morgon Côte du Py Javernières - GW95 - $49 @ d'Or to Door - 12 only

Anyone come across a decent deal for the Joshua Cooper Ray Monde Pinot?

Joshua Cooper Ray-Monde Vineyard 2019 - MB96 - $57.80 @ Prince Wine Store after 15% off (pm for code)

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NS99:

• Mount Mary Quintet 2018

NS97:

• Joshua Cooper Pinot Noir Port Phillip Ray-Monde Vineyard 2019
• Joshua Cooper Pinot Noir Macedon Ranges Doug’s Vineyard 2019
• Joshua Cooper Chardonnay Macedon Ranges Old Port Righ Vineyard 2019
• Stefano Lubiana Pinot Noir La Roccia 2017

JS99:

• Krug Champagne Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006

JS98:

• Krug Champagne Rosé 24ème Edition NV

JS97:

• Krug Champagne Grande Cuvée 162ème Edition NV
• Krug Champagne Grande Cuvée 168ème Edition NV
• Mark Haisma Echézeaux Grand Cru 2017

Comando G La Bruja de Rozas Garnacha 2018 - GW96 - $39.99 @ European Wine Store (price-match @ My Wine Guy) $39.60 @ Blackhearts in 6pk, $42 @ Langton's
this is meant to be the best release yet (alongside the 2016) of the entry level wine of one of Spain's top producers

Comando G, La Bruja de Rozas 2016/17 Vinos de Madrid

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Reviving Ancient Spanish Vineyards, Building New Traditions (Published 2018)

In the hills outside of Madrid, Comando G prospects for old vines of garnacha at high altitudes, and makes wonderfully fresh, distinctive wines.

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La Bruja de Rozas 2018 - JS95, other 2017/2018 Comando G wines reviewed - JS96

 

[jrod]

Mine arrived Tuesday in Melbourne.

My case of Bay of Fires took a long time to arrive and went MIA but I've had one and very happy. Not quite as good as the '18 (drinking presently), but at this early age, highly recommend.

 

[mouseman99]

My case of Bay of Fires took a long time to arrive and went MIA but I've had one and very happy. Not quite as good as the '18 (drinking presently), but at this early age, highly recommend.

I was lucky to snare a case of the 18 from Cellar One. I had been emailing them a few times about it and they said it was going to be released in a month or two. And then JH went and gave it 99 which totally stuffed it all up as they only had access to around 20 cases of it and couldnt get their hands on any more. I emailed them again for an update (not knowing it was given 99 points) and they remembered me and were kind enough to let me have a 6 pack. Even got to use $60 cellar dollars towards it

Really nice people working at Cellar One and I appreciate what they did for me.

 

[qaz]

besides free delivery at Langton's,

Blackhearts also have a Place Of Changing Winds Discovery 3pk for $180 delivered ($60/bt) - 3 left:

• 2019 Place of Changing Winds Between Two Mountains Pinot Noir
• 2019 Place of Changing Winds Clos de la Connerie Pinot Noir
• 2019 Place of Changing Winds Tradition Pinot Noir Syrah

however the best value pack I've come across - better than the mailing list ones - is Place of Changing Winds Mixed 6pk $440 delivered ($73.33/bt) @ Waters Wine - 2 left:

• 1 x Place of Changing Winds High Density Pinot Noir 2019
• 1 x Place of Changing Winds Clos de la Connerie 2019
• 2 x Place of Changing Winds Clos de la Connerie Late Bottling 2019
• 2 x Place of Changing Winds Tradition 2019

2019 Place of Changing Winds High Density Pinot Noir - JH99, CM(WF)95 - $111.14 delivered @ The Wine Collective after 8.8% Cashrewards and $20 voucher - 7 left

• 2018 Curly Flat Pinot Noir
• 2017 Valli Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir
• 2014 La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

also 2-3pm next Tuesday 27th October - Wine Australia's Modern Pioneers: Andrew Pirie (Apogee) - Tasmania

I was lucky to snare a case of the 18 from Cellar One. I had been emailing them a few times about it and they said it was going to be released in a month or two. And then JH went and gave it 99 which totally stuffed it all up as they only had access to around 20 cases of it and couldnt get their hands on any more. I emailed them again for an update (not knowing it was given 99 points) and they remembered me and were kind enough to let me have a 6 pack. Even got to use $60 cellar dollars towards it

Really nice people working at Cellar One and I appreciate what they did for me.

nice - yes, Annie and Elaine are good

 

[billbro]

2019 Place of Changing Winds High Density Pinot Noir - JH99, CM(WF)95 - $111.14 delivered @ The Wine Collective after 8.8% Cashrewards and $20 voucher - 7 left

Doh refreshed at check-out for cashback and my coupon disappeared and won't come back T_T

 

[qaz]

Doh refreshed at check-out for cashback and my coupon disappeared and won't come back T_T

just let them know - they should be able to see in your account that you have redeemed points with no corresponding discounted order, and accordingly refund

 

[billbro]

just let them know - they should be able to see in your account that you have redeemed points with no corresponding discounted order, and accordingly refund

Solved for it, looks like they assign each cart entry a specific URL - just had to locate it in my browser history to bring the coupon back up.

Thanks!

 

[georgehall]

besides free delivery at Langton's,



2019 Place of Changing Winds High Density Pinot Noir - JH99, CM(WF)95 - $111.14 delivered @ The Wine Collective after 8.8% Cashrewards and $20 voucher - 7 left

• 2018 Curly Flat Pinot Noir
• 2017 Valli Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir
• 2014 La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

also 2-3pm next Tuesday 27th October - Wine Australia's Modern Pioneers: Andrew Pirie (Apogee) - Tasmania



nice - yes, Annie and Elaine are good

I had one of the Between Two Mountain Pinots from POCW over the weekend. I think given a few more years in bottle this will be a superb wine. At the moment the tannins are a little harsh and it's very grippy, but give it a few years this will mellow out and it will sing.

I've bought more from TWC of each of the Pinots to store for a couple of years.

Got a milestone birthday in 4 years where I think the High Density magnum will be opened.

 

[redmaxo]

My case of Bay of Fires took a long time to arrive and went MIA but I've had one and very happy. Not quite as good as the '18 (drinking presently), but at this early age, highly recommend.

2019 got a 91+ score on Winefront

 

[jrod]

2019 got a 91+ score on Winefront

A bit surprised, and that’s a big drop off the back of a previously highly regarded vintage. I drink a lot of Pinot and wasn’t disappointed for $38. Let us know if you crack one open

 

[qaz]

Mount Mary Pinot Noir 2018 - JH98, GW96 - $137.83 delivered @ The Wine Collective after $9.95 delivery, 8.8% Cashrewards, $20 voucher - cheapest yet - 4 left

Pinot Noir Discovery 6pk $299 ($49.83/bt) @ Wine Emporium

• 2019 Josh Cooper "Dougs Vineyard" - Macedon Ranges
• 2018 Hurley Estate - Mornington Peninsula
• 2019 Farr Rising by Farr - Geelong
• 2017 Apsley Gorge - Tasmania
• 2018 Mount Edward - Central Otago
• 2016 Geantet Pansiot Bourgogne Rouge - Burgundy

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I had one of the Between Two Mountain Pinots from POCW over the weekend. I think given a few more years in bottle this will be a superb wine. At the moment the tannins are a little harsh and it's very grippy, but give it a few years this will mellow out and it will sing.

I've bought more from TWC of each of the Pinots to store for a couple of years.

Got a milestone birthday in 4 years where I think the High Density magnum will be opened.

glad to hear, somewhat surprised that everyone here didn't buy all the HD/Clos before the TWC email went out on Wednesday and there was still stock - the best time for both of you should be in more than a few years