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I've had a few Islanders with some bottle variation, the good ones very nice. I'd have no hesitation opening now but you could leave it for two or three years.

First for the year. 4 x 2011 Rockford Rifle Range Cabs thru mail list. Bought 1 at the cellar door recently and I thought it was worth the 40 they're asking. My first official purchase as a member although I've bought from the CD a number of times (unofficially). Figured If i buy here and there I m...

I found a 01 on the (Melbourne) Swiss Club winelist last week - thought a bottle with 12 years age was worth trying and it was very very nice. I was interested to check Halliday - 86 points and drink by 05! Theoretically 8 years past its best and apparently a good honest wine (but no better) to star...

I've had an 06 and I think 08 Shiraz. Very much worth tasting and well worth cellaring.

There was an owner between Liebichs and Miranda, went bust. Financed by the OST Friendly Society, which made me laugh...Order of the Sons of Temperance financing a winery!

As the parent of a 21 year old and 19 year old I'd caution that you may find they don't have much interest or perhaps the palate to appreciate a 21 year old wine. So I'd suggest that you modify the plan a little - by all means acquire the wines, cellar them....but drink them yourself by way of compe...

I've had a Dandelion and quite enjoyed it. Not hard to find at $18 to $20 last time I checked.

12 x 06 Colonial Estate Eclaireur Old Vine Grenache gwd has been giving it a big push, interested in your opinion of it. Cheers daz I opened a bottle tonight as well as a Pirramimma Eight Carat 06 Mclaren Vale Bush Vine Greanache that a mate picked up on Grays. I couldn't pick the difference when t...

daz wrote:

Fortune 3rd reg. attempt wrote:12 x 06 Colonial Estate Eclaireur Old Vine Grenache

gwd has been giving it a big push, interested in your opinion of it.

Cheers

daz

I thought it was worthing trying at $9pb. GWD are fairly prompt so I should have it this week and I'll post my thoughts.

12 x 06 Colonial Estate Eclaireur Old Vine Grenache

In fact you and I agree on Constellation, but I think that Champ will be worse!

Sorry about the cross-post, I only found this thread after I posted in another thread. Does anyone know anything about CHAMP, and is this a case of the devil you know (aka Constellation) over the devil you don't know (aka CHAMP) ....some dealings with them. Not sure that they will be as patient and...

Sorry about the cross-post, I only found this thread after I posted in another thread. Does anyone know anything about CHAMP, and is this a case of the devil you know (aka Constellation) over the devil you don't know (aka CHAMP) ....some dealings with them. Not sure that they will be as patient and...

12 x 2006 Rockford Moppa Springs 6 x 2007 Rod and Spur 6 x 2008 Rifle Range 6 x 2008 Basket Press Shiraz 6 x PS Marion Tawny. 12 x 2007 Marius Symposium Shiraz-Mataro 2007 12 x 2009 Charlatan Merlot 12 x 2009 Charlatan 'Red Mosquito' Bordeaux blend Cabernet Franc/Merlot 12 x 2009 Charlatan 2009 Cabe...

12 Fox Gordon Eight Uncles Shiraz 2008
2 Best's Bin 0 Shiraz 2008
Still all clear for Rockfords. Seems my wine purchases are less than is currently being spent at Costco and I can do no wrong! Probably should have gone with 12x Bests and 2 FGs.....

I can't see anything wrong with a "Auswine Special Offer" sticky. People who want to look at it can, those who don't, ignore it. I think we all appreciate the resources you commit to provide the forum and understand that you are not a charity. 1 opinion, Geoff

James Halliday says "Great now, great in another 15 years. Cork. Rating 96 Drink 2026" lucky you.

I'm a big fan of Grenache but I get nervous at about the five year mark. Has anyone had experience with an Aussie Grenache or Grenache-dominant blend that has benefited from 10+ years in the cellar?

TiggerK wrote:We're all generally highly jealous

sounds like vinus envy?

Suggestions for Vic Reds: White Box Heathcote Shiraz @$14/b; Seppelt Chalambar @$13ish/b, Tyrrells Rufus Stone $15-ish. I did like the Richard Hamilton McLaren Vale Shiraz @$13. Cheers, Geoff

12 x 2008 Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz - a great deal from one of the chains at the moment. Hope the 08 is as good as the 07.

Rockford Moppa Springs

yep.....Good Friday.

Picked up the 6 x 08 Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz + magnum deal.
Cheers, Geoff

Waiters Friend wrote:...
Heathcote; I think Rufus Stone is THE only sub-$20 Heathcote Shiraz, isn't it?

...Cheers

Allan

Rufus Stone is a ripper (and closer to $10pb on a recent deal) but Stuart Wines Whitebox is good too - Halliday gave the 2006 94 points and it's about $17, Cheers, Geoff.

How many bottles? Depends on how many hiding places you have, and how big they are...

3 x Bests bin 1 Shiraz Great Western 08
3 x Leasingham bin 61 Shiraz 07
4 x Seppelts Chalambar Shiraz 07
2 x d'Arenberg Custodian 06 Grenache

Cheers, Geoff

I tried the first of a half-dozen Neagles Rock 08 Cab Sav bought at the cellar-door on the weekend. Showed its youth and seven second breathing on night 1 - though still enjoyable, the second-half of the bottle the following night was very very nice.

2009 Camp Road Estate Sparkling Shiraz to kick things off 1992 Rockford Basket Press - the cork fell apart and I ended up triple-decanting it to filter out the pieces. With all that I was worried but it was a lovely smooth wine. Still drinking well but I'll make sure I have my last 92 before next C...

I just opened a newly arrived 06 Rod and Spur. The cork had the faintest pick tinge as if it was only bottled last week but the wine itself....well I'm not sure - I think I'd better have another glass...and then I'll probably still be unsure and need a further sample....