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Mount Langi Ghiran (Mast Shiraz 2013) as well as Bests for Grampians Vic. wines; Tahbilk Eric Stephen Purbrick Shiraz and Cabernet, 1860 Vines Shiraz, Nagambie Lakes/Goulburn River Vic.; Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet blend, Margaret River WA; Bleasdale Vineyards The Powder Monkey Single Vineyard La...

A couple of orders were placed in June but delivered in July. 2 x Aberlour A'bunadh Batch 54 Scotch Whisky 700ml (vatted cask strength single malt) 2 x Wolf Blass Brown Label Classic Shiraz 2012 1 x Wolf Blass Brown Label Classic Shiraz 2013 (the invoice date for the above was 30/06/2016) 6 x Myster...

I've been searching for reviews of this but as best I can find out is that the whole vintage seems to be controlled by Woolworths-owned entities with none having been made available for the usual assessments by the usual critics. Is it a shocker that Woolies got cheap and is selling off at apparentl...

Elmswood Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2014 x 12
Dandelion Twilight Of The Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2014 x 12
Wynns Coonawarra Black Label Cabernet 2012 x 6
"Mystery" King Valley Fiano 2015 x 12

Bests Great Western Riesling 2015

The label is still being used.......................

I had several bad experiences of cork-sealed Cullen wines, a Mangan 2003(?) red blend and an inaugural DM 2001, both more heavily TCA infected than any other wines I've ever experienced. I still have the last of the 6pk of DM 2001 but don't hold much hope for it being uninfected. I also had a suspe...

Many of the above are wines I would name, but one in particular is perhaps, after a quick scroll of replies, the most frequently mentioned and a particular vfm favourite of mine, Saltram Metala White Label Langhorne Creek red blend.

Tar & Roses Heathcote Shiraz 2013: still losing some funk after just opening and pouring, cool climate shiraz with deep-seated, savoury, blackberry fruit that persists through the linear palate to a lengthy finish, supported by noticeable cedar oak, chalky tannins and lively acidity.

I've not had any of this wine for a few years but am surprised it hasn't been mentioned, at least as far as a quick scan of the thread has revealed. It's in the price range of Grosset Polish Hill and Campbell Mattinson has rated the 2014 97pts! Of course, given the pervading attitude that Halliday r...

I had several bad experiences of cork-sealed Cullen wines, a Mangan 2003(?) red blend and an inaugural DM 2001, both more heavily TCA infected than any other wines I've ever experienced. I still have the last of the 6pk of DM 2001 but don't hold much hope for it being uninfected. I also had a suspec...

1 x Tar & Roses Heathcote Shiraz 2013 - $15 for a tasting bottle, may get 6 more @ $14.25 if I like it 6 x Grant Burge Filsell Old Vine Shiraz 2013 - $150 delivered - reliable 6 x De Bortoli Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 - $128.89 delivered, looking forward to trying this one 12 x Penna L...

Thanks everyone for your guidance. Plenty to go on here. A point of clarification. I do like some peat. Everyone says I'll get used to the heavily peated stuff. Hope I do. Visited Glengoyne last year and was not impressed as it lacked the X factor that peat delivers. So far: Oban 14YO. This was the...

Chuck, given that you aren't a big fan of the heavily peated style of malts, I'd suggest you start your malt journey by trawling through some of the distilleries in Speyside and the Lowlands. That's not to disqualify some of the Islay or highland malts, not all of which come in with smoking levels ...

12 x Penna Lane Riesling 2014

A mixed 6pk of alternative varietals - montepulciano, sangiovese, primitivo/zinfandel, malbec, petit verdot, tempranillo.
A 6pk of Parker Terra Rossa Coonawarra Cabernet 2012.

After running out of space in the cellar long ago with boxes stacked up everywhere still could not stop the habit: 12 x Chalmers 2012 Arturo Heathcote Malbec 12 x Our tennis club bottling of a 2013 Coonwarra Cabernet that's quite nice. Some furry tannins but some lovely fruit underneath that should...

Domenico Clerico Pajana Barolo, 2008, opened the night before left 24hrs based on previous bottle experience. Had 1 glass last night to bring the bottle level down, very tight, overpowering tannins and rather high alcohol. Much more approachable with 24hrs in the open bottle. Tannins still a bit to...

Teachers and water.

I've yet to open my final bottle of Cullen DM 2001. The last one was an all-acts TCA circus. I look forward to opening it with serious trepidation. Glad your last bottle of TF Mourvedre 05 was singing for you. BTW, have long-time appreciated your TNs.

Cheers

daz

Hadn't bought any Cullen Diana Madeline for years but couldn't resist four bottles of 2012 at a good price. Got a couple of bottles of Yarra Yering Dry Red No.1 2012, also at a good price, to complete the 6pk. Hopefully, the last bottle of DM 2001 won't be TCA affected as was the last I tasted some ...

Penfolds St Henri 1996

Michael I was careful in my post to avoid unfounded suggestions or accusations in a bid to avoid it being dismissed as slander... Thus I firmly believe my points remain valid. PS my issues with Wine Companion subscriptions are not with the magazine. They are with regards to the website and emails. ...

I wasn't snarking, whatever that is. I just think, "back in the day" begs the question, "Which day? Yesterday?" and is a pointless, meaningless phrase. Really? You had no idea what the phrase meant? There are plenty of phrases in the English language which are less than clear on...

Cant believe they were $12 when released back in the day. What day was that, or do you mean, "back then"? - six less keystrokes. Was that statement really necessary? I would have expected to see more maturity and less snark from a regular. I hope I am wrong, that you two know each other w...

Ferngrove Frankland River Orchid Series Dragon Shiraz 2011. I threw in the Orchid Series because the Dragon orchid is depicted on the label and the Orchid Series is Ferngove's premium label though there is a step up in best vintages. Anyway, the palate has plenty of black fruits, integrated cedar oa...

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but it really resonated with me. Not a recent vintage, but am thoroughly enjoying a 95 (chateau) tahbilk cab sav.....12% Sublime finesse , old leather, wood polish and earth. silky elegance with lengh that just lasts forever. They just don't make them like this anym...

Ferngrove Frankland River Orchid Series Dragon Shiraz 2011. First glass and it's seeming to be pretty good value for $14/bottle. Medium+ body with deep-seated blackberry fruit and some savoury black olive, well-integrated lightly charred oak with cedar, slightly chalky drying tannins and good length...

Couldn't pass a bottle of St Hugo Barossa Shiraz 2010 in a clearance bin at the barn - marked at $38 it was $26.60 after the 30% discount. JH 92pts commented on oak level, CM 95pts all positive. There are some bottles of Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2011 also in the bin with the 30% discount sticker...

Bests Old Clone Concongella Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011, worthwhile at $25, not sure about $40 - 12.5% alc.