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by The Jackal
Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:08 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: TN: Blacktongues - Cabernets & Blends 11/10/06
Replies: 7
Views: 2021

For those in Adelaide that are interested in tasting/grabbing some of the 2004 Majella Cabernet that so many are raving about Majella are having a tasting at East End Cellars this Friday afternoon/evening.

See you there.

J
by The Jackal
Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:03 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Frost damage in Victorian Vineyards
Replies: 7
Views: 1722

I heard this morning that you can add the Coonawarra to the regions with significant frost damage and it's been reported to be nearer to the 80% end of the range for new buds that have been ruined. Obviously this, along with the drought, will go a fair way towards reducing the glut in the industry, ...
by The Jackal
Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:37 am
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: CD visit - pick of the Yarra?
Replies: 24
Views: 3401

Thanks everyone. Some great suggestions. :D

Cheers,

M
by The Jackal
Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:54 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Kalleske Newsletter
Replies: 15
Views: 2572

Thanks Grant.

I take it the 05 vintage in The Barossa region was pretty good so I might take my chances.

Cheers,

M
by The Jackal
Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:39 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: CD visit - pick of the Yarra?
Replies: 24
Views: 3401

This is a timely subject. I'm about to head over to the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsular and was going to post re the cellar doors I should visit. Being from Adelaide I've been happy to have a bias to Shiraz and Cabernet, but am looking to broaden my horizons a little in Vic by trying some dif...
by The Jackal
Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:39 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: CD visit - pick of the Yarra?
Replies: 24
Views: 3401

This is a timely subject. I'm about to head over to the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsular and was going to post re the cellar doors I should visit. Being from Adelaide I've been happy to have a bias to Shiraz and Cabernet, but am looking to broaden my horizons a little in Vic by trying some dif...
by The Jackal
Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:23 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Kalleske Newsletter
Replies: 15
Views: 2572

I had a quick peruse of the newsletter before posting and it looks like all the Greenock Shiraz reviews are for the 04. Just thought I'd check to see if anyone had been priviledged enough to try the 05 as yet?
by The Jackal
Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:14 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Kalleske Newsletter
Replies: 15
Views: 2572

I also just received my Kalleske newsletter and order form.

I'm a long time reader, first time poster so be gentle.

Has anyone had a chance to try the 05 Greenock Shiraz? If so, any opinions or tasting notes?

Cheers,

M