What are you buying this July

What are you buying this July?

What are you buying this July?

It’s that time again.

Following on from this article back in May, I’m keen to know what you’re buying (or at least considering buying) this July.

My motivation here is simple – I am living vicariously through you all, as I’m not meant to be buying any wine. None. Well, I did err this month, with a selection of ’14 William Fevre 1er Cru Chablis now on their way.

Woops.

What about you? What wine (and beer – give me your beer recommendations too) are you eyeing off (on the shelf or in your cellar).

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46 responses to “What are you buying this July?”

  1. Andrew M Avatar
    Andrew M

    Wendouree of course, if you’re lucky enough to be listed. 2015 Yarra anything. SA Grenache, surprisingly sometimes made like Grenache and not oak infected Australian red wine. More 2010 Barolo if I can find it and afford it, unlike 2014 Burgundy which I can’t. Chablis excepted – 2014 Billaud Simon in particular. Any credit card limit left, more 2013/4 Great Western Shiraz. Bests, Story, Jamsheed and Fallen Giants all so good, savoury and hinting at the fruit sweetness in years to come.

    Good to read the more frequent posts these days.

    Cheers.

    Reply
    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      Have the Wendouree prices gone up this year Andrew

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      1. Andrew M Avatar
        Andrew M

        From memory only the Shiraz has increased to $60. Rest still $45 and $55 as last year. Hope you’re restrained only in buying not drinking. Dry July? Not even sure what AFD stands for.

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      2. Andrew Graham Avatar
        Andrew Graham

        I force myself to have two AFD per week. Usually Sunday and Monday. Makes Tuesday exciting.

        Reply
  2. David Avatar
    David

    Claymore Nirvana Reserve Shiraz.
    Grant Burge Shiraz, Filsell, Meshach.
    Shaw and Smith M3 and Shiraz.
    MollyDooker wines.
    Produttori Barbaresco.
    St Hallet Blackwell & Old Block

    Reply
    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      What is the Claymore Nirvana? Tell me more?

      Reply
      1. David Avatar
        David

        Fantastic Clare Valley Shiraz and great value at under $40. The style is exactly what I like in an Australian Shiraz, dark fruits, chocolate, tobacco and a long finish.

        I would be interested to see what you think.

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  3. Rossco Avatar
    Rossco

    Just picked up some 2013 ashbrook estate chardonnay and some 2001 yarra yarra – the yarra yarra cabernets.

    Next week will be some dog point section 94.

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  4. Bob Avatar
    Bob

    Mostly “natural” wines from France, Adelaide Hills & central Victoria to satisfy my increasing curiosity & interest in them. Pinots from Tasmania eg Chatto, Sailor Seeks Horse, 2 Tonne. Marius from McLaren, a few odds and sods from Orange to see what winemakers are doing with some organic & biodynamic grapes as that’s where I expect to source some grapes from in V17 to continue my winemaking adventure.

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    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      Big fan of the Two Tonne Tassie Pinot

      Reply
  5. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    Got some Bindi Kostas Rund Chardonnay 2015, Hillcrest Pinot Noir 2014, probably some Hurley Pinot Noir 2014 tomorrow and would like to get some By Farr 2014 Pinot Noir as well.

    Reply
  6. Thierry Avatar
    Thierry

    Ordered Château Guiraud 2015 and Château Fieuzal 2015 en primeur, by 6.
    Domaine Combien, côte rôtie 2015
    Palacias Les Terrasses 2014 (Priorat)

    Reply
    1. Thierry Avatar
      Thierry

      I meant Domaine CombieR and PalaciOs

      Reply
    2. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      Ah en primeur Sauternes. Can be a bargain!

      Reply
  7. GP Avatar
    GP

    2015 Willi Schaefer’s, 2015 Giant Steps Pinot (Primavera and Lusatia), 2014 Blue Poles Cab Franc, 2011 MP Lovedale Sem, 2014 Cullen DM, 2015 Ravensworth Sangiovese, 2014 Wendouree Malbec and Cab Sauv.

    Cheers
    GP

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    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      Was sorely tempted by the Willi Schaefers. Big fan.

      Reply
  8. GP Avatar
    GP

    … and some 2013 Giuseppe Cortese Rabaja…

    Reply
  9. David Avatar
    David

    Got home last night went for a glass of Oatmeal Stout and the keg was empty. Will have to go down and get some Riverside Brewing Co Beer. The 777 IIPA and the Othellos Curse about 9%. They are my favorites just have to be a bit careful otherwise you nurse a next day headache 🙂

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  10. Andrew Graham Avatar
    Andrew Graham

    Love the 777. Othellos curse is new to me! Cool.

    Reply
  11. David Avatar
    David

    Quiet July for me this year. Wendouree Cab Malb, Cab Sav and S.Mataro. I believe prices are the same as last year from what I’ve read. My order form is yet to arrive.

    Reply
  12. Colin r Avatar
    Colin r

    Clearly not a lot of support for “dry July” in these parts!!!!
    Never seen such an enthusiastic response on this blog!!

    Colin r

    Reply
  13. David Avatar
    David

    For me:
    Wendouree
    Serrat
    Benevelli Piero Langhe 2015
    produttori Del barbaresco 2012
    A couple of bottles of 2010 Barolo
    A few random bottles of Chablis and Montrachet at auction
    Marius
    Yangarra High sands and ceramic egg Grenache
    A mix of Hunter Reds from 09,11,13 and 14. De Iuliis Stevens, Mt Pleasant Rosehill, old Paddock, Tyrrell’s Johnno’s and an 09 4 Acres.
    A few cheap odds and ends.

    By god I’ve gone overboard lately.

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    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      What Montrachet David?

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      1. David Avatar
        David

        Just a single bottle of Jean Noel Gagnard La Boudriotte Premier Cru 2011. Bought at auction for about $44 as a complete punt. I definitely want to expand my collection to include more French Chardonnay.

        I also bought 2 x Jean Marc Pillot Les vergers 2008 for around $50-$55ish. I’ve been on the lookout for that producer since reading your review of the 2013 I think it was? Unsure if the 2008 is up to that standard but thought it was worth a shot. Fingers crossed.

        And got a couple of bottles of 2014 Christophe Et fils Montee De Tonnere. Unfortunately i was dissapointed by the 2014 Chablis ($40) or so. Quite insipid I thought. Like mineral water and a squeeze of lemon, i kept searching but never found the flavour.

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      2. Andrew Graham Avatar
        Andrew Graham

        Good choice. The Jean Noel Gagnard should be very good (and a relative bargain).

        Reply
  14. John D Avatar
    John D

    Valli 2014 Pinots
    any Elephant Hill 13/14 reds
    Stonecroft ibid
    Greystone any

    Reply
  15. Simon Colwell Avatar
    Simon Colwell

    I feel like a bit of a hick after reading what everyone else is buying but anyway:

    Southern Bay Brewing Vanilla Oatmeal Stout
    Humis Vineyard Carmenere-Petit Verdot (if they have any left)
    Boree Lane Chardonnay from Orange
    Langmeil 2015 High Road Chardonnay

    and not that you asked about spirits but also the Plantation Pineapple Rum Stiggins Fancy…

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    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      I’m asking. What the?

      Reply
      1. Simon Colwell Avatar
        Simon Colwell

        Haha ! It’s a blend of an aged rum infused with pineapple flesh and a white rum steeped with pineapple skin and then redistilled. Had it at Lobo Plantation in the city a bit over a week ago. An outstanding sipping rum although I suspect many would use it for cocktails. The pineapple is certainly there but it is not in any way overly sweet or cloying, it seamlessly blends with the flavours of the aged rum.

        http://www.plantationrum.com/plantation-pineapple/

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  16. Nick Avatar
    Nick

    Expensive month!
    2014 Burn Cottage Pinots
    2013 Auburn Rieslings
    2015 Giant Steps (Primavera and Lusatia Pinots)
    2015 Primo Estate Sangiovese
    2015 Bondar Grenahce
    Vouette et Sorbee Fidele
    Bollinger NV
    Wendouree Shiraz (slight price rise to $60), Cabernet, Cabernet Malbec, Malbec
    2010 Oliver’s Taranga Sagrantino
    Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
    2013 Jamsheed Beechworth Syrah
    2015 Maude Pinot Noir
    That seems like a lot. There’s probably more, but it can’t be healthy to list anything further.

    Reply
    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      Haha. Healthy is all relative…
      Love the Vouette et sorbee.

      Reply
  17. Mitch Avatar
    Mitch

    Enjoying Garage project, Pan Pacific – Amber ale. If you enjoy American style amber ale this one is very easy drinking, another quality craft beer from NZ.

    Reply
    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      Ah nice. Like the Garage Project beers. Quality.

      Reply
  18. Andrew Graham Avatar
    Andrew Graham

    Loving the responses! Interesting to see what everyone is actually buying.

    Reply
  19. Luca Avatar
    Luca

    I’m trying to work out what I’m actually going to spend on, but the shortlist is:

    2015 Giant Steps Applejack PN
    2015 Giant Steps Lusatia PN + Chard
    2012 PdB Barbaresco
    2012 Vietti Castiglione
    2012 Lambert Nebbiolo (I found some back vintages!)
    2015 Head Red Shiraz
    2015 Cantermerle (halves!)
    2015 Serrat SV

    And maybe some 2014 Hunter Shiraz if I can find something I like.

    … more than I can afford, so I’m going to have to do some trimming.

    Reply
    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      Halves! Love halves.

      Reply
  20. Colin Avatar
    Colin

    Andrew,
    I am hoping “what I am seriously considering to buy” also qualifies for a post…..but I require some assistance in evaluating the proposal.
    A 1999 magnum of Yalumba the signature is being offered by a local retail outlet. I am a little hesitant that it has made the journey
    Pros.
    – quality retail outlet
    -no probs in them accepting a return
    – my favourite blend
    -reasonable price
    -magnums generally develop slower than 750 ml bottle
    Cons
    -as stated ,may not have made the journey
    -determining provenance
    -Was a good year not a great year
    -some online research tends to suggest that the ideal drinking window was 5 years ago?
    – I’d be pissed off if it’s suffering from tired wine syndrome (my fav. Blend after all)

    Your thoughts please

    Colin R

    Reply
    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      What is the price Colin?

      I quite like Signature, and 1999 is a vintage I’m also a fan of.

      Though you’re right, the provenance question is the biggie – unless it has been out of direct light and in temp. control I’d be somewhat hesitant.

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  21. Colin Avatar
    Colin

    $95 and the retailer advertises with these products they have been stored in temp. Controlled facilities

    Reply
    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      That’s a bargain. Worth the plunge if you can inspect the bottle and levels are good!

      Reply
  22. Daniel Avatar
    Daniel

    = ended up buying those 2014 Te Mata Coleraines you mentioned last month. Partly on your recommendation and part reviews looked too good. Tasted the Awatea last week which was very nice, considering getting that as well.
    = Wendouree’s
    = 2013 RWT

    Now to just calm down and not buy for a while

    Reply
    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      Good luck with that Daniel! I got my tax return last month and immediately started thinking about what I could buy…

      Reply
  23. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    I’m a little late to the party, but hopefully some Wendouree, Blue Poles Cab Franc and Allouran, I had a solid June too with some 2011 Voyager Cab/Merlot at a good price, 2012 Fraser Gallop Partarre and some Howard Park reisling. I really need to stop for a while now. None of that was planned in May.

    On the beer front, Pirate Life Golden Era, Bad Shepherd Hazelnut Brown and Moondog Black Lung VI (aged in starward whisky barrels this year).

    Reply
    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      A WA fest there Paul.

      I’ve just bought more of the Pirate Life IPA, and kicking myself for not picking up more Nomad Supersonic Double IPA (which I can’t find again now).

      Reply
  24. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    I’ve pretty much doubled the WA wine in my cellar over the past couple of months. As I said, it wasn’t really planned, but I guess you could say it was righting a wrong.

    Pirate Life IPA was last month for me . They have partially taken over their distribution company last week as continue to grow with speed.

    Reply
    1. Andrew Graham Avatar
      Andrew Graham

      Wow. Let’s hope beer quality doesn’t suffer as Pirate Life try and keep up.

      Reply

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