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I generally agree with Margs not being particularly great when it comes to Shiraz. Though there are exceptions I have liked and believe where first class. Cape Mentelle 2004 – had about three six packs and have none left. Exceptional wine Happs Three Hills 1999 – Now getting past the R...

Went to Perth show last night. Big disappointment was Katnook. Nothing grabbed me there, the current I think 08 cab sav was really terrible IMO. Maybe it was the condition of bottle but what ever it was really it found flat, light, cheap tasting, warm with alcohol and no pizzazz of any kind. It was ...

Yep ran it by the household senior administrator for family events (or more commonly as wife) and still good for me too. Should we start talking wine menu?

Sam

Any news on 06?

Sam

As mentioned before I will be keen but can only be about 75% sure at this stage in regards to commitment (young family and all). Will be solo and bring maybe Howard Park, Petaluma, Woodlands or something around there in cabsav land. Only issue for me is I don’t have the multitude of older vin...

I believe Bill started Picardy in early nineties and wasn’t too long after leaving Mosswood (as mentioned I think mid 80’s). Keith was his winemaker for a while and bought it off him at the end. I opened a 1991 Reserve recently for my boy’s birthday and it had the very best nose...

Hi folks,

Since I've been a good family man of late and laid back on the usual wine buying for a while I might be keen to join in. Am sure I could come up with something in the Cab region. Will have to verify a bit closer though due to usual family comitments that tend to pop up out of the blue.

Sam

Had a great 1970 (1974 I think) Reserva Chianti a couple of years back that was surprisingly very good (surprise cause I didn’t know much about Chianti) and was travelling fine in terms of its age. In fact it wasn’t even supposed to be a great vintage but still had good depth, complexi...

The least amount of wine consumed for quite some time but some greats in there. Think I lost a few from the memory bank but as I can remember, White - 2005 LEAS Chardonnay, Howard Park 2008 Chardonnay (really up there) Red - 1991 Mosswood Reserve Cab (but early days and loads ahead, best smell of an...

Have to agree Andrew me too a bit confused.

As mentioned that 389 will show and drink very well now and in the future. Have had many 04's and they are scrumptious.

I'm with the oulaws this year so anything that dulls the sense ina short time................. The followind day: 1999 Vat 1 1996 St Henri Rockford Black shiraz 1998 Noble One (with my family ) Graham Nice Graham. Ah yes, the first and last time I tried to impress the outlaw I went out and bought a...

Hi Andrew, I know that the 04 389 and the 03 Voyager would be a winner in anybodies mind whether they be experienced or not. Both have such awesome characteristics but really show true fruit value at a young age. The 04 St Henri would also be similar though a bit more of a waist to drink now. The 04...

Great stuff. Shame you didn’t have the 02. Have looked at it a few times and have plenty left but really confused at its standing. Took a bottle to a mate’s house the other day but didn’t get around to cracking it. Would like to hear other opinions on what they think about that ...

Bin 389 (Has not had a bad vintage for while) Voyager? (has not been $50 for a while here in Perth. Ironic) Woodlands Margaret Petaluma CabMerl (although very sleepy lately and dont give much at the start) Must say though 389 would be hard to beat although am certain I have had great bang for buck a...

1991 Cape Mentelle Cab Sav Magnum (just drank my 1991 Mosswood Special Reserve a few weeks back, still young)
1974 Rufina Chianti Reserva (very light colour but still had not past its mark. Drank two years ago)

Sam

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Haha yes thanks Gary. Unfortunately for me I live in boring old Perth so any event is an outing worth doing. I am more of a heavy Aussie style fan so I already know it’s probably not my cup of tea. However I can appreciate good wine for what it is. So here is hoping

Sam

Am going to a kiwi wine tasting tonight and wanted to know any opinions on anything I should look for in the mix. Although my knowledge of New Zealand wines is very limited I do know of some outstanding labels but not too sure about this list. Any help would be appreciated. The list: 8 Ranges Wine, ...

Gralyn vintage and tawny are incredible. Still had the delicious taste in my mouth for a good 10-15 minutes after leaving the cellar door. Yes I really do like Grandfather but there are many for less options. What a shame about the best barrels going to the more expensive version. Makes you wonder a...

Yes would agree with Balnaves CS and Tally being very good. 2001 Tally being extra good. Slipped my hazzy mind this morning.

The most outstanding wine of last night was easily for me 1998 Petaluma Coonawarra. Awesome wine with life left a plenty. The Katnook Odyssey was disappointing due to an unusual mineral oil flavour profile. Couldn’t get past it even with a third try. Not sure if it was only me. Other good win...

A massive wow factor and still travelling magnificently is the 1991 Seppelt Great Western Shiraz . Had two bottles at different stages (last about two years ago) and it is still amongst my biggest ever surprise wine packets I’ve experienced. It was strangely youthful but still packed a big pu...

2004 Houghton Jack Mann Heard a lot of good things about this vintage and wasn't disappointed. It was a little less full-bodied than I expected but we have been drinking a lot of Barossa shiraz/GSM types given the onset of winter so it might just have been the comparison. A wonderful combination of...

Yep, very best of luck.

Just look forward to drinking more of the gems when you get back.

Cheers

Sam

04 St Henri – (decanted 2 hours) outstanding potential. Bold impressive fruit waiting to form into something special I think. Glad I have these tucked away. 06 Petaluma cab/merl - seemed over cooked. Have had this many times over the last 5 years and there is a bit of bottle variation with t...

Wayno wrote:2 1996 St Henri's for $25 at a Mt Gambier bottlo a few years back.

1998 Yattarna Chardonnay for $40 about 4 or 5 years ago (Woolies in Victoria chrissy day). 2001 Cullen Di Madeline $75 (Rotto bottle shop about 4 years ago) 1998 St Henri for $55 (first choice about 2 years ago) 1998 707 for $130 and had quite a few of them (Although I didnt buy any) at an off the t...

I agree with Tigger, if you are going to drink it soon then possibly yes. Price is about normal I think (not cheap). How is the ullage? I have had the great pleasure in having had a few of these over the years and they hold a huge place in my fantastic wine experiences. All bottles tried were simply...

Hey Daz, just spending a night with good vino, food and friends really nothing else in particular. We occasionally get together like this, or do a wine night, but we all enjoy good wine and I personally am just sick of purchasing wine for three times the price upwards anymore (just tend to drink bee...

Thanks fellas, We are planning a weekend dinner so it rules out the midweek stuff. Lots to choose from but there are always restrictions of course. Freo is probably out of the question for transport/drinking reasons (most of us have kids and this is a night away for the adults). Am looking into thes...

Have lived here all my life but have never sought out a BYO restaurant specifically for that reason (being BYO). So we’re getting a group of friends together who all like the primo vino and for obvious reasons will want to spend the good money on food rather than way overpriced stuff. Has any...