Rockfords discussion

[Daver6]

A friend did SWer's lunch during the week.
The '83 cab was apparently superb!

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They normally do four table wines for the lunch. I wonder if the additional one is a one off or something new?

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

They normally do four table wines for the lunch. I wonder if the additional one is a one off or something new?

Yeah got me a little curious too! Were told only 11 left in the cellar after that one.
Jealous, as have never had that sort of offering

 

[Daver6]

Someone posted this elsewhere, but Rockford have some offers for Stonewall Society members included access to another 6 bottles of the 2022 Basket Press.

Also available are magnums of the 2018 Eden Valley Riesling, 2016 Rifle Range and 2020 Basket press. Again, only to Stonewall Society members.

 

[kevviek]

Someone posted this elsewhere, but Rockford have some offers for Stonewall Society members included access to another 6 bottles of the 2022 Basket Press.

Also available are magnums of the 2018 Eden Valley Riesling, 2016 Rifle Range and 2020 Basket press. Again, only to Stonewall Society members.

If anyone in Melbs wants to order an extra 6 BP I’ll happily take them

 

[Buzzard]

If anyone in Melbs wants to order an extra 6 BP I’ll happily take them

My 6 are available to anyone that wants them.

 

[iamsuperandrew]

Someone posted this elsewhere, but Rockford have some offers for Stonewall Society members included access to another 6 bottles of the 2022 Basket Press.

Also available are magnums of the 2018 Eden Valley Riesling, 2016 Rifle Range and 2020 Basket press. Again, only to Stonewall Society members.

I may call and try my luck at getting the 2016 RR magnums. not a SW but may try anyway

Is there a timeframe that they apply to becoming a SW? I feel like I’ve been a member for 2-3 years and buy a across the range 2-3 times a year

 

[Mattsy]

I may call and try my luck at getting the 2016 RR magnums. not a SW but may try anyway

Is there a timeframe that they apply to becoming a SW? I feel like I’ve been a member for 2-3 years and buy a across the range 2-3 times a year

I’d say roughly another 2-3.
Total spend and attendance seems to make a difference depending who you talk to.

 

[Daver6]

I may call and try my luck at getting the 2016 RR magnums. not a SW but may try anyway

Is there a timeframe that they apply to becoming a SW? I feel like I’ve been a member for 2-3 years and buy a across the range 2-3 times a year

I don't like your chances but a phone call never hurts. Are you currently a budburst member. That seems to be the first step these days.

 

[iamsuperandrew]

I’d say roughly another 2-3.
Total spend and attendance seems to make a difference depending who you talk to.

Any idea of what the spend should be? we do about 2-3x 6-packs per order

 

[iamsuperandrew]

I don't like your chances but a phone call never hurts. Are you currently a budburst member. That seems to be the first step these days.

Yes, I am a Bud Burst member since '23

Just opened a '24 Frugal Farmer to pair with some duck tonight

 

[Buzzard]

My understanding is that Rockford also like you to buy across the range and not just BP for example.

 

[iamsuperandrew]

My understanding is that Rockford also like you to buy across the range and not just BP for example.

We actually buy a mix but we will wait and see as it has been almost 3 years now

 

[RooFlyer]

@iamsuperandrew ’attending’ and interaction has been directly said to be a factor in becoming a StoneWaller. That is, not just buying wine, but going to the winery for lunch, cellar door etc.

Also, there isn’t necessarily a particular hurdle to be cleared. A couple of years ago, a number of people became SWers much earlier than expected. At the winery they told us that the original crop of SWers were ‘getting on’ and buying less wine, so they had more stock available, so able to bring more into the fold. I wasn’t one of the first crop, but pretty early and am certainly buying a lot less than I used to.

So timing comes into it.

 

[Daver6]

@iamsuperandrew ’attending’ and interaction has been directly said to be a factor in becoming a StoneWaller. That is, not just buying wine, but going to the winery for lunch, cellar door etc.

Also, there isn’t necessarily a particular hurdle to be cleared. A couple of years ago, a number of people became SWers much earlier than expected. At the winery they told us that the original crop of SWers were ‘getting on’ and buying less wine, so they had more stock available, so able to bring more into the fold. I wasn’t one of the first crop, but pretty early and am certainly buying a lot less than I used to.

So timing comes into it.

Unless a Stonewall Society member invites you to lunch, I don't think going for lunch is really an option?

 

[RooFlyer]

Unless a Stonewall Society member invites you to lunch, I don't think going for lunch is really an option?

Find a friendly Stonewaller .

I have been thinking about organising a group lunch like we used to. Must call and see what the availability is.

 

[Daver6]

Find a friendly Stonewaller .

Do they exist?

 

[Buzzard]

Do they exist?

Let's just say that I haven't personally taken my allocation for a few years now.