The Auswine Forum

Premox is 95 onwards or so. A 90 Lafon wouldn't be too shabby.

Well if you wanted to you would run a similar approach with multiple data points - accelerated stability testing is standard practice in the pharmaceutical industry. Should be run over the expected shelf life so Ian's approach has a time period suitable for cellaring. Here is a handy primer: m cheer...

I've had it a number of times and equate it to Cullen DM. Looks great young and seems destined to get even better... but never actually does. Mine went to auction... and yes, lots of oak Yes Cullen DM has been a real disappointment, though at least I was buying it back in the £25 a bottle days and ...

michel wrote:2006 chevalier montrachet was numb and dumb ? premeox

TCA perhaps?

Rocky wrote:Almost a sign for a Perth offline?

No time like the present! I shall look on from afar.

cheers

Carl

p.s. Tom, let us know when make it over to Sydney - would be great to catch up!

I am curious as well. Missing the Perth crew!

I recommend a Rancilio Silvia coffee machine plus the best conical burr grinder you can afford. Total budget in your $1000-$1500 range. I also recommend you look at the Coffee Snobs forum... it's the Auswine equivalent for coffee. That's my gear. Silvia and Rocky. It sure takes a while to heat up i...

No ox in the Leflaives? Very good. Boillot 2008 was open expressive 2010 was tight with wonderful length 2007 Leflaive was neither oxidised or over sulphured just corked! 2005 was as great as the Rousseau- i kept retasting - complex expressive white flower length Thanks. Shame about the 2007 but gl...

No ox in the Leflaives? Very good.

pstarr wrote:Any time I hear 'hard' referred to in the description of how an Australian screwcapped red has aged (or failed to age), I default to holding the tartaric acid bag responsible.

This.

But acid adjustment is often a result of high pH due to longer fruit hang time.

cheers

Carl

A corked 2012 Sons of Eden Remus tonight. The second bottle was glorious. Blueberries and anise. Plush, long palate and evolved in the glass. Excellent/Outstanding and certainly worth the thought to post.

Every so often a wine comes along that pushes beyond (or below) your expectations and makes you want to talk about it. Tonight it was the Coates Langhorne Creek Touriga Nacional 2009 . A flamboyant nose. Decided to move to the Burgundy glasses. Musk sticks and that most elusive and sexy bouquet of v...

Leeuwin is a little further South than the Wilyabrup nexus which produces some fine cabernets. A little cooler where it is sited. Always a little too austere for me but ages well if you like the style. However the 2004 was a breakthrough wine - warmer year and I suspect a change in approach. Haven't...

Polymer wrote:Are you sure we want to look at 2005s? They're going to be hard as nails..

Agreed. I made a couple of attempts in the last 12 months but GPL and Pape Clément still pretty closed.

AaronL wrote:Rewards of patience! The last of mine went a few years ago

Same! Shouldn't have left Perth and aged them perhaps

cheers

Carl

Great to see that an oldie punt played well in the lineup! Always risky bringing old wines and hats off to whomever (maybe?) that brought it. Shame that Brio doesn't byo anymore. I think with all the openings in the CBD we surely must be able to find an alternate.

cheers

Carl

Hmmm...may have to broach mine sooner than planned. Was expecting this wine to last a couple of decades! If you mean 2021. It will see that without a worry. However I do like Rioja around the 15-20 year mark as a preference. If it was my colour description, the browning/bricking comment was probabl...

Hmmm...may have to broach mine sooner than planned. Was expecting this wine to last a couple of decades!

Sorry Kev, will be in Newcastle as thought. not happy!

Went out for some Japanese last night with the gang from work and had my first try of Brown Brothers Zibibbo. Light, refreshing, moreish and good bang for your buck. I think that it is the first wine-step for a mate of mine who only drinks cider. The thin edge of the wine-wedge. Cheers, Travis. Gui...

Have to be honest and say I remain uncertain. Still don't know if I will be in Newcastle or not Should know by midday tomorrow. If you need firm numbers or if anyone else wants to go then I can bow out. But please make me jealous and order up!!!

cheers

Carl

Great post! I think you should just go for it with the 86 rather than wait. It is in its window and who knows what will happen in a few years time! Sorry Griff - I disagree. For a first time Grange taster, I woul knock over a couple of the lesser vintages first (93, 95?), before building up to the ...

Oh I want to but will be in Canberra. Maybe I can visit Clonakilla on the way back though...

Great post! I think you should just go for it with the 86 rather than wait. It is in its window and who knows what will happen in a few years time!

With that price range in mind I would be plumping for Delamain Pale & Dry XO Cognac. Still family owned to boot. I would also compare to St Agnes XO Very Old Brandy at the other end of your price range. Old World v New; elegant and dry (although younger) v. robust and fruity (and older) cheers C...

Hmmm....it is a wee bit difficult so will have to pull out as well. Should be living closer in a couple of months though!

cheers

Carl

Tried a home made sparkling Shiraz. Put a young oaky Shiraz in freezer for 4 hours. Then decanted into sodastream machine. Topped up with a dose of vintage port. Put in some CO2, but fizzed over and made a bit of a mess. Good flavour, but bead very subtle and lacked persistence. I think this recipe...

Tried a home made sparkling Shiraz. Put a young oaky Shiraz in freezer for 4 hours. Then decanted into sodastream machine. Topped up with a dose of vintage port. Put in some CO2, but fizzed over and made a bit of a mess. Good flavour, but bead very subtle and lacked persistence. I think this recipe...

Can thoroughly recommend the 2006 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz we had today for Christmas lunch. Nose of dark blackberry compote, old wood and tobacco. Red and black berries, cola and smoke, grip and savoury finish. A very complete wine. I could drink this for a lonnnnnnnng time. Have a six-pack ...

All OK including 16 I think. Not sure about wine yet.