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by WAwineguy
Thu Aug 22, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: August 2024 Purchases
Replies: 31
Views: 4490

Re: August 2024 Purchases

Chuck wrote: Sat Aug 17, 2024 12:31 pm Among a lot of quaffers

6 x Houghton 2017 C.W. Ferguson Franklin River Cabernet Malbec
Fabulous little-known wine. Not what I would call a quaffer!
by WAwineguy
Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: TN: from the crypt...!
Replies: 12
Views: 1323

Re: TN: from the crypt...!

phillisc wrote: Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:48 am ...who in their right mind would pay $115 for a wine that nobody's ever heard of!!
Does the "1847 Wines First Pick Shiraz" from Barossa (apparently originally Gramps/Orlando vineyards) at $480 fall into that category?
by WAwineguy
Mon Aug 05, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: TN: Coriole Mary Kathleen Cabernet Merlot 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 2088

Re: TN: Coriole Mary Kathleen Cabernet Merlot 2016

Bought a couple of 2014s of this when we stopped into the winery on the way back from Kangaroo Island earlier this year. Lovely site, generous tasting facilities and the restaurant looks really nice, though sadly we didn't have time to eat.
by WAwineguy
Tue Jul 30, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 140
Views: 15505

Re: 2024 Wendouree Mailer

I received the letter second week of July Mailed it back on a Wednesday by the following Monday my card charged The following week I received my order in full It took 2 weeks from receipt of letter to receiving wines Sent mine back on the 15th and not a peep since then. But then, I'm in Perth and w...
by WAwineguy
Thu Jul 11, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 140
Views: 15505

Re: 2024 Wendouree Mailer

Haven't even seen the mailer yet here in WA :cry:
by WAwineguy
Mon Jun 17, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: June 2024 Purchases
Replies: 38
Views: 5417

Re: June 2024 Purchases

6 x Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut
6 x Bollinger Brut Rose
2 x Bollinger PN AYC18
6 x Billecart Brut Reserve

(Champagne rack in the cellar was getting depleted)
by WAwineguy
Mon Jun 17, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight
Replies: 6744
Views: 1041495

Re: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight

phillisc wrote: Sun Jun 16, 2024 10:38 pm 2014 Yalumba Signature. Classic old school Barossa. Lovely wine great aroma and mouth feel. Fabulous drinking, with another 10 to go.
Cheers Craig
Ah one of my favourite Aussie wines! Lovely claret!
by WAwineguy
Mon Jun 17, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight
Replies: 6744
Views: 1041495

Re: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight

20212 Chateau Gazin last night - very nice.
by WAwineguy
Mon Jun 17, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Eperosa 2017 Magnolia Shiraz - too much Brett
Replies: 20
Views: 2139

Re: Eperosa 2017 Magnolia Shiraz - too much Brett

ticklenow1 wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 8:35 pm I tried the 2017 at the winery with Brett and can't recall any brett in any of the wines. That's not to say it isn't in your wines, but I'm normally quite intolerant of brett.
If you're intolerant of brett, why did you go to the winery with him? :P
by WAwineguy
Fri Jun 14, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Margaret River Trip - 5 wineries
Replies: 6
Views: 1532

Re: Margaret River Trip - 5 wineries

I agree with all that's been said above. My picks - being Perth born and bred who has had countless trips "down south" since the 80s - are: Leeuwin Estate - you can't go past this for the sumptuous lunch experience with excellent wines - the Art Series Chardonnay is (biased) the best in th...
by WAwineguy
Thu Jun 13, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: The Aussie Fortified Thread…
Replies: 143
Views: 28467

Re: The Aussie Fortified Thread…

Would anybody have seen these ports, and know anything about their quality? Something the old man bought in the 80s and has been passed down!
by WAwineguy
Mon Jun 10, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: June 2024 Purchases
Replies: 38
Views: 5417

Re: June 2024 Purchases

2 x 2020 Ornellaia
3 x 2022 Giaconda Chardonnay
by WAwineguy
Tue May 21, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: May 2024 Purchases
Replies: 30
Views: 4176

Re: May 2024 Purchases

6 2021 Wynns BL Cabernet, at less than the price of one bottle of Standish. I should not be surprised, but with the 2022 releases just round the corner, stocks of 2021 are being cleared. TWE and the chains must have oceans of this wine, happy to help out at 50%+ off RRP. Cheers Craig Hmmm, $28.90 i...
by WAwineguy
Fri May 10, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Standish Mailer
Replies: 25
Views: 2547

Re: Standish Mailer

AUew wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 12:22 pm Anyone can access the wine advocate? May someone post the review of the Standish 2022 release here? Thanks a lot
Wine Advocate scores for 2022 Standish:
Lamella - 100
Schubert - 98+
Relic - 98+
Standish - 98
by WAwineguy
Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: BYO Australia?
Replies: 107
Views: 12900

Re: BYO Australia?

In Perth, I can heartily recommend Lulu's Little Bistro, just outside the CBD. Excellent mostly-French food, cosy 25 seater restaurant, and a chef who is a wine enthusiast. Newly opened, and open Thursday to Saturday at this stage. And BYO, of course. I second that! Been there a couple of times now...
by WAwineguy
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Sale of Accolade Wines
Replies: 34
Views: 2078

Re: Sale of Accolade Wines

I was able to join without being a staff member (or being referred) and bought 3 bottles of St Hallett 2018 Old Block Shiraz at a ridiculously low price!
by WAwineguy
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Sale of Accolade Wines
Replies: 34
Views: 2078

Re: Sale of Accolade Wines

I’ve been trying to backfill a bit of Houghtons over the past years. Got some Gladstones and JM at auction- the latter cooked! I follow the winefront team when shopping. There was a famously dud vintage to avoid. Still interested. Aussie cab is so cheap compared to Bordeaux and ages magnificently- ...
by WAwineguy
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: TN: Houghton C.W. Ferguson Cabernet Malbec 2012
Replies: 4
Views: 1286

Re: TN: Houghton C.W. Ferguson Cabernet Malbec 2012

I've got one 2007 left, probably should drink it. Last bottle I had of this was superb!!
by WAwineguy
Tue Feb 13, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: What unpopular (wine) opinions do you have?
Replies: 253
Views: 40813

Re: What unpopular (wine) opinions do you have?

Hacker wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:55 pm ......could restaurants PLEASE STOP serving red wine at SUMMER ROOM TEMPERATURE!!!!!!! I understand there is a cost to the restaurant involved, but at mid to higher level, it should be MANDATORY to deliver red wine around 18 degrees.

I feel better now.
+1

SOOOO annoying!
by WAwineguy
Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: McLaren Vale winery/restaurant
Replies: 6
Views: 405

Re: McLaren Vale winery/restaurant

Thanks all for the suggestions - will look into them all 👍
by WAwineguy
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: McLaren Vale winery/restaurant
Replies: 6
Views: 405

Re: McLaren Vale winery/restaurant

Thanks!

Does anyone rate d'Arenberg or Coriole?
by WAwineguy
Thu Feb 08, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: McLaren Vale winery/restaurant
Replies: 6
Views: 405

McLaren Vale winery/restaurant

I will have the opportunity over easter on the way back from Kangaroo Island to stop in at McLaren Vale for lunch - never been before. Any recommendations for a great winery with lunch?
by WAwineguy
Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: November 2023 Purchases
Replies: 20
Views: 2449

Re: November 2023 Purchases

Hacker wrote: Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:43 pm
There is an Aust listed company named Imugene and they have just today received US FDA fast track designation for their product that kills cancer tumours. Yes, a cure for cancer. I will say no more.
Big pharma will buy them out and shelve it. It's not in their interests to cure cancer.
by WAwineguy
Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: November 2023 Purchases
Replies: 20
Views: 2449

Re: November 2023 Purchases

2008 and 2012 Seppelt Show Sparkling Shiraz
2021 Seppelt St Peters
by WAwineguy
Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight
Replies: 6744
Views: 1041495

Re: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight

I’ve been sampling a few old Petaluma wines this year purchased via auction and opened this last night. Cork quite a challenge to remove. Compost nose. Hint of fruit. Leather. In the mouth the fruit is still here, dark fruit. Tannic still, wow this has held together well. Plenty of structure. The f...
by WAwineguy
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Craiglee Vertical Adelaide
Replies: 21
Views: 2313

Re: Craiglee Vertical Adelaide

Had my last bottle of 2004 Craiglee Shiraz the other day - gee what a good wine!
by WAwineguy
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: TN: Qantas Business class - lucky dip time
Replies: 14
Views: 2253

Re: TN: Qantas Business class - lucky dip time

Qantas Business class food and wine has definitely gone downhill since Covid, though I'm not saying anything most people don't already know. All Qantas lounges (yes, including that one) have also dumbed down their wine offerings.
by WAwineguy
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Anyone use a wine preserver unit?
Replies: 37
Views: 6076

Re: Anyone use a wine preserver unit?

Just bought one. Hoping it will help me to NOT drink the whole bottle in one sitting!

But also, it will be nice to try a glass of a few different wines at once sitting with the odd wine-loving friend.
by WAwineguy
Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Wendouree Mailer 2023
Replies: 51
Views: 8218

Re: Wendouree Mailer 2023

Ordered 6 of each (30) and got charged for 6 - 20% success rate. Not particularly happy with that since I'm sharing with 2 mates, but oh well, I've got too much wine and drink too much anyway! :lol: Similar with me. Ordered 24 and got 6 (on the list since 2015). Having a chat to others I know, it f...
by WAwineguy
Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: What are the most ridiculously over-priced wines in the world?
Replies: 32
Views: 4023

Re: What are the most ridiculously over-priced wines in the world?

At about $1100 AUD a bottle, Armand de Brignac Ace Of Spades Blanc de Blancs champagne! I drank copious amounts of it last weekend and compared it to a few other Champagnes and it was underwhelming. Maybe it’s supposed to be had with cocaine? Rapper and gangster Champagne. Yes it is a very average ...