Titanic II: Tour of the Clare [Nov 1, 2015 - Wine Tour]

[Buzzard]

We also clocked up a few credits at Kays the following day.

Which McLaren wineries did you visit?

 

[blackcat20]

Which McLaren wineries did you visit?

Samuels Gorge
Kay Brothers
Wirra Wirra
Beech Road
D'Arenberg

 

[Buzzard]

Samuels Gorge
Kay Brothers
Wirra Wirra
Beech Road
D'Arenberg

What was Samuels like?

 

[blackcat20]

What was Samuels like?

Good, except that they'd sold out of all but three wines. Three very nice wines though.

 

[Buzzard]

It is in the very early stages yet but +1 and I are looking at April 3 or 17 for our next tour.
I need to speak to my Rockford contact in January re available dates (hopefully one of these) and look at another cellar door or two to visit. We already have one place in mind and will speak to them when we visit the Barossa in January.
And no, it's not just an excuse to visit the Stonewall Cellar

I only mention these dates in case anybody finds inexpensive but refundable accommodation that they want to book.
As soon as something definite is organised I shall list the tour on the Calendar.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

It is in the very early stages yet but +1 and I are looking at April 3 or 17 for our next tour.

Unfortunately, we'll be bronze for April. 3rd -PNG, 17th - DRW. ......in fact all of April is gone for us, but no doubt it will be another exceptional event!

 

[TomVexille]

Hilton is booked

 

[unnamed]

It is in the very early stages yet but +1 and I are looking at April 3 or 17 for our next tour.
I need to speak to my Rockford contact in January re available dates (hopefully one of these) and look at another cellar door or two to visit. We already have one place in mind and will speak to them when we visit the Barossa in January.
And no, it's not just an excuse to visit the Stonewall Cellar

I only mention these dates in case anybody finds inexpensive but refundable accommodation that they want to book.
As soon as something definite is organised I shall list the tour on the Calendar.

Will note it in the diary....

Unnamed +1 (Gold / Platinum)

 

[romney]

It is in the very early stages yet but +1 and I are looking at April 3 or 17 for our next tour.

If it's the 3rd we might be able to make it - we don't head off on holidays until the 5th. Not sure if the credit card can cope with another visit to Rockfords though

 

[TomVexille]

Pikes delivery arrived this morning

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Pikes delivery arrived this morning

Well Lisa and I were just partaking in a Pikes ourselves. The winery trip spurred our purchase so Pikes had a win there although the drop we're trying (a 2015 Sav Blanc Semillon), is not the best (in my, far from professional opinion)! If that's a blue fleck black granite in your pic, my dining table and your benchtop may well be the same!

 

[SuzieQ68]

If you do get a chance to visit McLaren Vale again - definitely try the III Associates winery (the Squid Ink wines are awesome) as well as Shingleback Winery (their selection pretty much covers off all palates and budgets)..... just my opinion, but these wineries are two we always take friends who are visiting to.

 

[blackcat20]

Well Lisa and I were just partaking in a Pikes ourselves. The winery trip spurred our purchase so Pikes had a win there although the drop we're trying (a 2015 Sav Blanc Semillon), is not the best (in my, far from professional opinion)! If that's a blue fleck black granite in your pic, my dining table and your benchtop may well be the same!

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Our benchtop is of the laminate variety, but is a blue flecked, dark blue "granite".

 

[tuapekastar]

Paulett arrived yesterday, and Pikes today.
And for the first time ever the delivery instructions were followed (sort of).

 

[tuapekastar]

For anyone on the bus who may have missed it, or would like a reprise (including any Glaswegians who may have been present ) I just noticed that that wonderful Edinburgh ( :shock comedian Danny Bhoy's show is being played on ABC2 (Ch 22) tonight at 830 - looks like the same one screened on the bus.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

For anyone on the bus who may have missed it, or would like a reprise (including any Glaswegians who may have been present ) I just noticed that that wonderful Edinburgh ( :shock comedian Danny Bhoy's show is being played on ABC2 (Ch 22) tonight at 830 - looks like the same one screened on the bus.

Sadly, I can receive ABC 1 up here in the clouds, but not ABC 2..........I hate the way they advertise ABC 2 on ABC 1 and I can't get it! There I was last night watching Dr Who and I saw it advertised....... Arhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[Buzzard]

Just purchased 2doz Farrell Riesling using the BUZZOFF discount code which still works. I'm now ready for some Christmas drinking.

 

[kpc]

It is in the very early stages yet but +1 and I are looking at April 3 or 17 for our next tour.

Any chance for April 10? I will be Adelaide on this day

 

[Buzzard]

Any chance for April 10? I will be Adelaide on this day

Highly unlikely. More like 3rd or 17th.
Am going to Rockford on 9th Jan at this stage to organise. Stay tuned.

 

[tuapekastar]

Sadly, I can receive ABC 1 up here in the clouds, but not ABC 2..........I hate the way they advertise ABC 2 on ABC 1 and I can't get it! There I was last night watching Dr Who and I saw it advertised....... Arhhhhhhhhhhh

Bugger! I can report that I caught the entire thing this time and probably laughed more than I did on the bus (which was a lot!). Just hilarious!

You can however find it on youtube if you want another look.