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1999 Balnaves Coonawarra Cab Sav - very nice, classic 'warra' nose and great balance taste. Vgood 1999 Alkoomi Frankland Riesling - too far gone. It's definetely lost that lovin' feelin. Vpoor 1998 Mount Pleasant HV Semillon - just hanging in there, starting to get a bit too' developed for me. Like ...

I'd like to see 500ml as well, although how would Dicko and Hinch go if that happened. At 3 and 4 bottles a day respectively, that would translate to 4.5 and 6 empties a day! Maybe an extra trip to the wheelie bin for the poor sods (or should I say soaks!!!)

Gavin,

You just explained the problem. I too have trouble tasting when blind, (wasted, splattered, whatever). I'll scull a 750 of vodka and try it again!

The case arrived at the office today, so I thought I'd open the box of XL5's and let the guys at work taste it as well. Quite a pleasing smell, pleasant enough palate, but certainly nothing like some of descriptions I've read about it. the blurb on the auswine site is: "Deep dark black and red....

Eldertone Shiraz 1998 Very dissapointing. very acidic & volatile. a dead tiny core of fruit. Bowen Estate Cab Sav 2004 Excellent. got better with every glass. Beautiful fine tannis and lush fruit. What a great wine. Best red for mine in a while, & the price!!! hang your heads in shame +$30 ...

A big call Adair. 94 pts for a mudgee Peenoo. Watch out for the peenoo dogs of war as they will be let lose on you soon. I've bought the odd bottle of thistle Hill peenoo over the years & don't mind the style. I've even enjoyed the odd Pfeiffer peenoo over the years, but I'm reluctant to go publ...

I bought a six pack of this on the back of a few positive reviews here and there. Generally, I try not to do this, but the news coming in about the 04' barossa vintage and said reviews, I took a punt. 1st bottled opened about a month ago was not what I expected. Heaps of alcohol poured from the glas...

Marsh Estate Private Bin Shiraz. Excelent stuff for around $25

2002 Seppelt Shiraz Original Sparkling - As always, very enjoyable 2002 Chandon chard/pinot spkl white (can't remember actual name) - very nice. lovely complex tasting bubbles. very suprised how good it was. 2001 Orlando Steingarten Riesling - gee this is good. Excellent 2003 St Hallet EV Riesling ...

I agree, the wines at Grayln are very good indeed, but $90 each!! I can think of better ways to spend my hard earned. parb, Value is a relative thing. Is a top end BMW at $200K five times better than a Holden Commode at $40,000? Nope, there is a law of diminishing returns when it comes to quality. ...

I noticed in the Diary, no mention of the 3m high homage to RPJnr & and his bestowment of greatness on the Gralyn wines, or is it no longer on display in the tasting room. I agree, the wines at Grayln are very good indeed, but $90 each!! I can think of better ways to spend my hard earned. But cr...

Bowen Estate Shiraz 2001- heaps of bottle stink, that blew off after 30mins. May have been a little oxidised, with that 'sherry' like taste underneath it. Just not as good as I thought It should be Wynns black Label Cab 2001 - very nice Penfolds Bin389 1997 - drinking very well, should have decanted...

They don't look too bad a concept, although is that a regular aircon bolted to/in the wall of it. If so, I'd be wary of the noise of the thing (if in the house). I still think the Kitchener units (250-$12/b & 410-$11.5/b bottle) are pretty good for new buys. For me, I'll keep going with the conv...

1999 Orlando Cabernet Sauvignon St. Hugo Smelt gorgeous and the palate was just as good. Decanted an hour before dinner(roast lamb) and the 750ml disappeared in no time. excellent 2002 Seppelt Spkl Shiraz As always,a great drop. vgood 1999 Leo Buring SL EV? Riesling Nicely developed nose, with hint...

I've been pipped at the post. My Partner is out that night. Looks like its me and the kids and a bottle of red. Hopefully I can get to the next one.

Cheers,
Parb

I'd be keen to get along to something like that. Monthly sounds good.

Cheers,
Parb

05 Petaluma 'Hanlin Hill' Riesling : spot on distinctive nose and taste of a petaluma. As always one of my fav. rieslings. Somehow I bauk at the cost, but for around 20bucks its great stuff. 02 Mamre Brook Cab Sav : Can't keep my hands of these. A pleasure to drink. Classic full throttle cabernet n...

Rockford Riesling 2003 - a nice effort. rec/good Rockford Alicante Bouchet 2005 - very enjoyable on a hot brisvegas day. A little sweet at first, but enough savoury and interesting aftertastes to really enjoy it. H.rec/v.g Penfolds Bin389 1995 - needed a little time to air. Still a little fruit the...

Best sub$25 is Seppelt 03 Chalambar, lots of daylight to second. Special mention to Hardys 04 Oomoo, excellent @$11.

Best >$25, can't think of any (assuming that full bottle consumption is a pre-requisite), unless the Seppelt 94' sparklung Shiraz counts

Cheers,
Parb

Give Marsh Estate a go. They make 3 shiraz, Private bin(best oak, lush, rich etc) and Vat R & Vat S (lighter thab PB, but can also be good). The Vat N Cab Sav can also be good. The whites are also good esp. the semillon(s) & the the Spkl White(100% charddie). I reckon their VP (when made) is...

Well done to RB's liver. 1404 corks is my guess.

Cheers,
Parb

1999 Tahbilk Marsanne - a great drop. lovely smooth flavour of honey and stone fruits, great length and balance. What a great value wine. Highly Rec. 2002 Annies Lane Clare Valley Cab/Merlot - like most CV reds for me, not that enjoyable when young. Opened up a bit & some of the sharp edges rou...

Tried a few Cabs with Lamb Shanks Huntington reserve Cab Sav 1999 - Very nice. VG Wynns BL 1993 - A great wine, lovely capsicum and black fruits. Will try not to touch the remaining couple for another 5yrs. Excellent Chateau Le Fournas (Bernadotte) Pauillac AC 1995 - No good. Only one decent bottle ...