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The last I heard from them was an offer to buy a T-shirt before Iraq War II.

"Make wine, not war."

Nothing since.

Max Allen is pretty busy these days though, his antics are sorely missed.

Mark K

I have done this as is my policy when posts start referring to people or personalities, not wines. (edit) FWIW when someone mentioned a Seppelts spokesperson, I thought they were alluding to O'Connor the wine maker? Yes, maybe. If Brian could clear up the ambiguity above, it would (hopefully) be sa...

I'm a big fan of Craiglee, consistency and class year in, year out.

Conakilla, Seppelt St Peters and Turkey Flat never really disappoint.

Bargain territory (esp on special) Ingoldby and Tabilk are very consistent.

MK

Michael wrote:Who makes this wine please?

Kaesler, in the Barossa has a $150 shiraz called Old Bastard as well.

Mark K

I have been posting on many of the Australian wine forums for quite some time, even back to the old jameshaliday.com site. Those that I have met along the way, are probably aware of the quest I have had to get a single bottle of the Ultimate Aussie classic, the Seppelt Sparkling Burgundy 1946. It is...

Guilty as charged, Originally I was going to use them for a cork board, but the sheer numbers I now have mean that they will be the feature at half time for the grand final this year. I am picturing 20,000 school kids, all holding a collection of corks above their heads and (ala Rugby World cup) for...

1953 Seppelt Sp Burgundy
1969 Lakes Foly C Reserve Dry Red
1981 Grange
1987 Petaluma Riesling
1985 Leroy Romaneé St-Vivant
1989 Gaja Spress Barolo
1990 Henschke Hill of Grace
1990 Yerringberg Red
1993 Mount Mary Chard
nv (97 disg) Rockford Black Shiraz

Mark K

Bubbly red fest again, looking forward to the manditory 12 or so different bottles of Sp Red at the family Christmas dinner.

Mark K

I voted 'other' as I have a sense of loyalty to another forum. I still enjoy reading here but I kind of feel that it's inappropriate to post. Pity, I detect some polarisation these days, which I see as a negative for both forums. Trouble is it all becomes a bit insular and cliquey if you restict yo...

St Hallets Gamekeepers Reserve?

CCK

I also recently bought some old Seppelts a 1954 Show Sparkling Burgundy and a 1946! Will post notes when i can think of a suitable occasion. I have been lucky enough to try the 53 Seppelt SP burg twice in the last 12 months. My brief impressions at Christmas last year were; 1953 Seppelts Sparkling ...

91 Wynns Limited release Cabernet Shiraz: drinking so well now. A perfect cool-climate Cabernet from a very good year. think this will see out another 6-8 years pretty easily. Anthony, How does this compare to the 91 Centenary? You don't see the limited around very much at all. Mark K Mark, Stylist...

Anthony wrote:91 Wynns Limited release Cabernet Shiraz: drinking so well now. A perfect cool-climate Cabernet from a very good year. think this will see out another 6-8 years pretty easily.

Anthony,

How does this compare to the 91 Centenary? You don't see the limited around very much at all.

Mark K

Graeme,

Tyson Steltzer has just had his final exam last week for the advance course.

From all accounts the cost is well worth it, with a massive jump in tasting skills and indepth knowledge acquired through the course.

Mark K

1) Best Australian Bubbly less than $25 RRP (but probably available for less than $20 on special) - NV preferred: I like the Yarra Burn at sub $20, Seaview Pinot Chard Vintage and Sir James Vintage. 2) Best Australian Vintage Bubbly less than $35 RRP: Have been enjoying the Coldstream Hills bubbles...

HRH Jancis R?

Mark K

Wizz,

I had a great night, the 90 HOG really did it for me.

A couple of pics from the night.

Mark K

I have read reports from time to time about how someone tastes a 40-50 yr old sparkling Aussie red and its sublime. Am I going to be dissolussioned if I keep this wine much lomger? Justin, I was at a dinner on Saturday night and we opened a 53 Seppelts Show Sp Burg. It freaked me out because it sti...

Studley Park Vineyard, in Kew, Melbourne

About 4kms from the GPO?

CCK

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Mishy, Tried some of this on the weekend and it was pretty full on. Lots of chocolate/mocha/cocoa/coco pops. I found high alcohol and some pretty full on oak coming through the rich choco-fruit. In line with an extremely rich and pronounced McLaren Vale Shiraz. I'd be drinking it over the next two-t...

Now to answer your question with two questions. What colour is the skin of these 'white grapes' and can you see through a good liqueur tokay or muscat? Damm internet touretteÂ’s syndrome.... I was just wondering if with all of these muscat and tokay tasting notes if you were going to cha...

should go very well with a liqueur Muscat or Tokay

I thought these were made from white varieties, Ric?

Mark K

should go very well with a liqueur Muscat or Tokay

I thought these were made from white varieties, Ric?

Mark K

should go very well with a liqueur Muscat or Tokay

I thought these were made from white varieties, Ric?

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