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I could probably talk about how I decided to ‘dive in the deep end’ and the idea of doing a horizontal, but the fact of the matter is I was making pizza for the Ooni and just grabbed what I thought was a Little Wine from the wine fridge. Like sans-Specsavers you can you see how it could happen if no...

Rua, and 2012 was my first vintage. I grabbed 3 of each.

My card got charged and got everything I asked for from memory. (small order this year)

Got an Email, saying they were hit, usual details taken, but no CC, Dlic and stuff.

Haven’t used them in 8 years. Should be a rule if you haven’t done any transactions for 5 years they have to remove your details.

I wonder how the 1860 Vines are looking, trying to get my bearings from the picture, the old vines were kind of on the main driveway in and to the left or thereabouts? So based on that that is about 2'oclock in the photos, and it looks as if about 5-10% of the vineyard is already underwater.

Any news on how they are faring? Looking at flood maps, Rutherglen, Beechworth, Heathcote, Grampians, Goulburn Valley, Macedon to name a few, all seem affected.

Not really the same thing. Most wine is shared when consumed, be it amongst 2 or 10 friends. Giving a bottle to a mate to drink changes the dynamics, unless that mate brings it to a tasting you are at.... I can see where Jamie is coming from, he is basically saying it is Wendouree's privilege/right ...

I went to buy my usual 5L flagon of Seppeltsfield 10-15yo Muscat for my barrel, to be informed they no longer do it as they have lost access to the grapes. (I assuming this was 10 years ago and they have finally caught up?). Shame as I love the Muscat and none of the other Rutherglen places seem to ...

Yeah phpBB and Like buttons are fraught with issues.

I'd open it now. Unless it is like the 85 (and it is not) then it would be hitting the downward slope I daresay.

Or flog it on the secondary market, probably get $500 for it if in good nick.

Jamie - what do you do if you get a corked Cappellano or Bartolo? I would drop the wine back to Augusto or Maria Teresa for replacement. In my bi-annual visits to the region I would return corked wine. If I were to buy expensive Barolo in Australia I would probably now check the policy for returnin...

Ever seen fills/condition on 36 year old wines like this?

Yes, about 3 posts above....

Awesome Dave. That would have been a fantastic night. Totally was, the only downside that I can say now was the cost. Close to the most expensive meal I've ever had once the Lobster, Caviar options were taken up, plus corkage, specialised degustation, PDR etc, etc. I even kept the receipt!! :-) But...

I guess you could say that for any time, I might get hit by a bus crossing the street tomorrow. I guess we need to mix it up, play the long game mixed in with the short game (although that means multiple bottles of the same wine and at the prices nowadays you would struggle). It also depends on how ...

Been a while, and I've been sitting on these notes, so thought I'd better type them up. Dinner was at Bentley, food was a star as always, Nick and team looked after us in the PDR with aplomb as per usual. 2008 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2004 Charles Heidsieck Blanc...

Dave, did you send Rockford a photo. Would be a shoe in for an entry into The Rag. Happy birthday by the way...ahh 50, at the top of the hill. From here forward everyday is a bonus, as time marches on and health concerns arise, I am increasingly treating every day so. Cheers Craig I did and they sa...

Thanks all, and I totally agree with your sentiments. I have a Zoom with the rest of the family tonight so will do the cutting honours then.

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Now I'm not posting this for wishes. This is all about the cake. I gave her a couple of photos of the old Rockford Press and some bottle pics...this is the result. The detail from the wine stains to the discolouration and texture of the wood is amazing. I am too scared to eat it! I am lucky that Sar...

Yep get the spring rolls. They are great.

Good to hear the 12 BP is travelling well.

Bit an Aussie vibe happening, with a Vics Meats Hamburger Kit (expensive, but so, so good https://online.vicsmeat.com.au/collections/packs-combos/products/b-o-b-bring-your-own-burger) The Wendouree has heaps of acid, lots of tannins, but almost medium bodied in SA terms. Reckon it will age well. Las...

Received my 2 cases this morning!

Got a Zoom session with the lads today so might crack a Shiraz to see how they are.

Cheers mate, will give them a call.

Do you have to Email them? I got some of the 16 and really enjoyed it.

Not showing up on my order screen. Lots of wines have disappeared from it. (Rieslings, RR, Sparkling). Can still buy BP though, just bought a 6 pack so won't push the friendship.

My card got hit today, only sent it in the other week. Just a mixed case this year. Maybe filling the smaller orders up first?

Well they do screwcaps now, so no reason not to use one if that is how you drink your wines (i.e not all at once) I have one which I got cheap through the WSG and it has been great for me. But yeah the Capsules are exxy if you start getting low on the bottle it is best to just finish it off rather t...

I think it was purchased from Vintage Cellars, so lets see how that turns out.

Will try and do some later, bit delicate at the moment.

Our Annual Wine of the Year dinner was last night. Everyone brings a wine they think could be a contender....8 of us were in attendance and we held this at Aria restaurant, a 10 course degustation matched to the wines. (even had Alan Jones on the next table!). The wines were stunning, some truly spe...