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Has anybody had a chance to try the 2001 Lloyd?
Best price found?
And how it the 2001 vintage from the McLaren Vale stacking up?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I've now had two responses from people in the know and their answers were at opposites. - One said, "choice of the proprietor, the other said, must allow BYO, but corkage is at their discretion" An interesting thought. Most retail shops put anywhere from 30%-100% mark-up on their merchandise, so win...

Thanks for the recommendation about ARIA. I have heard alot about it and may swap from Aqualina, but in fact am now spending 4 nights there, so will try all four. Kieran, I tried the 01' Providence Miguet Pinot on Saturday and thought it was a good quality pinot. It took at least an hour to open and...

Thanks for that.

Based upon what one can currently buy in the same price region, the 6600 seems to represent good value for money.

I've ordered a few and will await with a keen interest as I help the cork do its little piroet out of the bottle.

Thanks for those replies. Sources have pointed me to the following that I will be dining at on my three nights there. First Up - Aqua lina Second - Icebergs Third night - Buzo I've heard of Icebergs as a great restaurant with all the appropriate rizz and tizz attached, so I estimate that will fine. ...

Wine as an investment, unless it is drinkable is a complete waste of money. It has no intrinsic value. What value do you place on vinegar in a bottle with an old label on it? What can it do for you? Where is its tradeable use? It's not like a beautifully crafted piece of jewerelly or furniture that ...

my first son was born on 01/01/00 - that's a hard vintage to beat. Nevertheless, 2002 was a great year. The 02' Mitolo GAM Shiraz is great value at just under $50 and will keep well for at least 5-10 yrs. - Soft textured wine that already displays a complex shiraz flavor. I am drinking the 2002 Olss...

Can anyone help in recommending a good Sydney restaurant (preferably close to CBD) that has a private room, with views of harbour etc., a good wine list that is not too over the top and naturally enough, good food. Am looking for a steak place that has the sort of ambience of Prime and mains at aro...

Now that I asked the question, I am even more determined to find out the answer. I'll speak to my people, to speak to their people and at least get the answer for those of us in Victoria. Examples of some of the prices we pay down here. 94' Mt Edelstone between $220 - $250 pb. 01' Majella Shiraz - $...

Hi Colin Thanks very much for the information regarding the R2 batts and the air-cell wiring. That is exactly what I will do. Sounds relatively easy, (even for me) and the added attraction of some aesthetic appeal. Q. What temp. difference do you think it will make? I have yet to experience the cell...

Yeah, the other problem is having lunch at good restaurants with people who are not really wine affectionados (correct spelling??). Then having to drink wines that taste like crap or syrup because no one is prepared to spend the money on a decent wine that generally costs $100 + a bottle. And then w...

I would like to ask the learned members a question regarding cellaring conditions and how to maximise the output of return. I have an indoor, underground cellar that has concrete walls and floors and timber lined roof - (beams holding up the upper floor boards). I have noticed during this summer, t...

I'll be trying both bottles shortly and will post tasting notes then.

I bought it through Pinotnow.com.au and it currently sells at $140, I paid a little less a while ago.

I opened a bottle of the 99 Evanstadd Reserve last night and decantered for 1 hour prior to drinking. Color was deep ruby red. Initial nose was of sweet cherry and red berries with a hint of cinamon. Classic Pinot "cherry" aromas. The taste was sublime. A beautiful medium weight Pinot that could be ...

I am new to the Forum and would like to ask the learned members of the general opinions of the 94 and 96 Howard Park Cab/Merlot.

Optimum drinking period? and do you rate is it as highly as the Cullen of the same years?