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Hi all I have a dinner in the US with a few people next month. They are all into their wines and so far the 3 others have confirmed that they will be bringing a Haut-Brion, Mouton and Cheval-Blanc to dinner (all good vintages from the 80s/90s). They have asked that I bring a good Australian red. Wit...

Nice one Ozzie. How did the group find Ca' del Baio? I have found it is very popular and well received blind- suggesting they are clever and gentle modernists. Do you have a specific Piedmont wine group? The group focuses solely on Italian wines, with a different theme each time. Barolo vs. Barbare...

I'd give it at least 8 hours. A 96 I opened at Christmas was double decanted for 24 hours, then fully decanted 2 hours before serving. Showed really well.

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With apologies (I have made a habit of this in the last 2 offlines) I am going to have to pull out from this one since I'll be down in Melbourne with work once again.

Apologies - I'm disappointed to be missing out on the fantastic lineup above.

I have a 1990 Bin 389 that I think would qualify. I would be keen, particularly if it ended up being Fix at James.

Keen. Will confirm availability tomorrow.

Has anyone tried any of the 2012 Noon's? Keen to hear your thoughts.

Lovely pinot. I've gone through at least 6 over various dinner parties and put another 6 in the cellar. If you get it at the right price you can't go wrong.

I'm keen

I'm in. Will bring a Mt Ed or Cyril.

Will post full notes on last nights Sydney offline, but had the 04 Flax last night. I'd put it in the top 10 Sussie shiraz's that I've had.

Had a cabernet offline with a few people including Auswine forum members. Australian cabernet and blends plus a Bordeaux spanning 1980 - 2004. Notes and pictures are here:

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FWIW there is a small but dedicated Sydney offline group of about 6 guys that have formed on the Red Bigot Forum that are meeting this Thursday night 28th at Rocket Restaurant in Chatswood at 6pm. I'm sure we would be happy for a few more to join us, as the whole idea is to meet up and share wine! ...

Presumably nobody has ever tried Dr Rudi's approach to taking wine to offline dinners? Classic. I thought this is a good video for a Friday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uJ4X3I6Lbc

Hi all, I should start by saying that I am not very familiar with South African wines or winemaking processes in South Africa. I have been trying quite a few South African reds recently (vintages from 2002 to 2009) and am finding that regardless of the variety (I have tried a number of cabernet sauv...

I was in Singapore recently and went to their duty free section hoping to get rid of my excess Singapore dollars on wine purchases. I was not impressed. The prices were not competitive – most Australian wines were more expensive than I could source them here (for example, Penfolds St Henri 20...

I just got back from the Sydney Penfolds re-corking clinic with one bottle of 1990 and one bottle of 1996 St Henri. Outstanding setup at the Intercontinental, with a number of people sitting in the waiting room with bottles of Grange and St Henri with white capsules - my bottles were absolute youngs...

newworld wrote:Sorry that score was for the cabernet. I didn't see his score for shiraz.

Maybe Mawrence did the same?

Sorry, you're right. I didn't read the title of this thread properly. That was for the cabernet. The 2010 BL Shiraz got 91+ from Mattinson.

Campbell Mattinson gave it 89+. I'll try some, but if its no good then I guess I'll stock up on some extra 2009.

Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet 1999 : Deep purple, Meaty dark cherry, cloves, tobacco box and sweet vanilla. Medium bodied, good finish. Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot 2002 : Inky black/purple. Plims, dark berries, mint, olives, black pepper and spice. Plenty of fruit left and finely integra...

I have a bottle of this that I was going to open soon. What was wrong with it?

Wynns Coonawarra (Black Label) Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 x 9 Wynns Coonawarra (Black Label) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 x 9 Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz 2004 x 6 Teusner The Dog Strangler Mataro 2010 x 4 Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz 2006 x 24 (half bottles) Tyrrells Vat 8 Shiraz 2002 x 1 Yering Station Pinot Noir 200...

Thanks very much, all.

Wow, great timing! Just spent and (always) enjoyable time chatting with Mike Press. Loves telling the story of last year's Adelaide Hills Wine Show. 2010 Mike Press Shiraz, best Shiraz of show ... $12.50 per bottle 2010 Mike Press Shiraz, best Wine of show ... $12.50 per bottle Up against $50.00 re...

Could anyone recommend a few wineries in the Yarra Valley for pinot drinkers? I have one afternoon on Saturday the 28th and, besides Yering Station, would like to fit in one or two quality wineries if I can.

Any recommendations would be great.

Yering Station Pinot Noir 2006: Garnet red/ruby. Lively berries with undertones of oak, brown spice and prosciutto (for me). Present but fine tannins. Went down nicely with a Mediterranean tasting plate.

I have been offered a case of this wine but am not familiar with it. Has anyone tasted it? Have looked online and can't find any reviews.

Registered with a bottle of 90 and 96 St Henri. What a great service.

Meera Park Terracotta Shiraz 2002: Great shiraz, meaty plums and blackberries, liquorice, a touch of leather and nicely balanced oak and tannins.

I would try go to Cliff Lede (good zinfandels and some very nice cabernet sauvignon's). Each vineyard is named after the owners' favourite rock song - I walked away with some 2008 Lonely Wizard Cabernet Sauvignon which was top notch, albeit expensive. Paraduxx was also well worth a visit. Tastings a...