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Logan M is okay but not outstanding.

Try Delamere blanc de blancs for a nice creamy bubbles or Robert Channon Wines blanc de blancs for a lighter, cool climate style.

Jansz and Stefano Lubiana are okay - but overpriced in my opinion.

Was surprised not to see Paradigm Hill on your lists guys!

New world meets old world pinot - amazing!

In my experience, putting the glasses in the freezer first shocks the wine a little too much and sadly I found that out the hard way - tasting some of the most expensive champagnes you could imagine when in London.... gah! However, refrigeration is fine at home. In a restaurant situation, I believe ...

For once in my life, if this is in September, I can actually make it!

I had a gorgeous Nazaraay Reserve Pinot with hard, salty cheddar the other day - it was truly fab!

Firstly, good luck with it all.

I agree though - around 15C and 70% humidity feels right.

Crappy pie! What was I thinking when I wrote that!? I think I had a wee bit too much wine today Yes, all millennial vintages! Now kids, this is why we don't post tasting notes when drunk, ok! What are you drinking? I just cracked consecutive years d'Arenberg 94,95,96 - magpie shiraz viognier. Very n...

What are you drinking? I just cracked consecutive years d'Arenberg 94,95,96 - magpie shiraz viognier. Very nice set.

Agreed - it depends on the winery and the distributor (if it's Aust Post, winery should have insurance anyway). I received a cooked bottle (moderately expensive burgundy) from a well known auction house (not Aust Wine Centre, obviously !). I didn't bother sending it back or seeking recompense, rathe...

Yes, you should expect replacement or at least a refund. Yes, it's holidays so everyone has been away but more importantly it's vintage time and most winemakers and their people are busy like mad getting ready for vinification and grape harvest! Try again by phone next week and once by email if they...

You all seem to be forgetting that the best climate for Tempranillo is one that is very similar to the Granite Belt region up here in Queensland! The cooler climate tempranillo will be very drinkable, indeed quaffable, but they sometimes lack a bit of the heavier spice I lust for in a good tempranil...

Haha, too true! And it's a sad state of affairs really because the bogans up here love it! That an fruity lexia. We sommeliers have a mission to convert the masses in Qld! (except you nice folk on here, who are clearly already converts!) I found myself entering this thread thinking I would highlight...

I found myself entering this thread thinking I would highlight any Rose examples anybody mentioned that were NOT good, but to be honest, every single mention of Rose here has its merits in one way or another. It's positive to see Australian's recommending good Rose that isn't overly sugary and candy...

Hi there! Sorry, I've been away and dealing with sick relatives for the past few weeks of my "holidays". Yes, definitely still keen to have a wine dinner with you bunch. I can make myself free whenever suits you lot, so can you all list the dates (it will be an evening affair! ) that you p...

People, people, people!

With Champagne still in oversupply and reducing its prices on the market (some up to 25%!!!!), I hope to be able to pop more than one bottle this year!

Lanson is around $25 cheaper at the moment... for example.

I see no problem in you posting this type of enquiry - it's purely based on wine taint questions... doesn't really matter where the wine came from, does it!? In response to your problem, yes TCA can affect some screwcap wines but it's very unlikely. It sounds like the wine has expressed a dislike fo...

As someone who has been known to write an article or two for the odd wine magazine here and there, I'd like to present a few keywords that are important to me: Honesty Integrity Acceptance of different styles (and knowledge of those styles) Tasting the damned wine Restaurant service and / or wine ma...

Hi guys

Who is interested in having a casual wine get together sometime?

Let me know who's interested and I'll see what I can organise

Daniel.

All correct and good questions Cuttlefish! How the blending of white wine affects the texture of the blend depends heavily on: the grapes, the fermentation and the barrels (from my understanding). I don't understand in full the chemistry behind all the blends, but with Shiraz Viognier I understand t...

I admit I grew up tasting wine from family friend's who were winemakers. So, for me there was no huge defining moment.

I do remember some outstanding Bordeaux tastings when I was there .. I was 17 I think. Yes, that might have been it!

Intriguing. I've tried a few shiraz riesling blends before but haven't really been impressed. I put it down to winemaker's "experimenting" rather than spending time (over many years) perfecting the blend. This would explain why we don't see many (any?) on the market. As has already been me...

I too tried riesling this week! Great minds... Just slightly chilled to around 15 degrees, I sampled Paradigm Hill's 2008 Riesling. I don't have time to upload full tasting notes, but I wanted to say that it's not too bad. Not sure the price range, but if around $15-20... I'd say go for it. I'm abou...

A few tastings this week, but I wasn't impressed with the 08 d'Arrenberg Noble Mud Pie. My teeth are still hurting...

Six or seven Medoc's for a vertical tasting this week - was interesting.

Am anticpating Beaujolais Nouveau for this year!

Daz, I agree. Two degrees difference wouldn't make a difference to most. However, it does for those of us in the service industry!

Bit of a conundrum for this writer. He should have made clear what he based his notes on. I always do, even if it's a preliminary barrel sample. It's not that uncommon for a wine writer who has commercial interests with a company to review their wines pre-release, by tasting the barrel sample. The p...

The advice that you were given about alcohol and wine temperature sounds apposite to me. Definitely not. If you decrease the temperature of a wine, you decrease two effects to the palate (albeit only to a certain extent): acid and alcohol perception. That's why if you have a really, really horribly...

Hey all I have read a a few comments talking up the sacred hill white wine range. From what i understand they are about $5 to $6 a bottle. Is it really worthwhile to grab a few for a cheap weeknight drink or are there others on the forum who disagree (i.e. think they are no good even for the price)...

TiggerK wrote:Surely straight to the cellar from the fridge would be better? 2 to 20 then back to 12 maybe not as good as 2 to 12.... Poor bottle would have already been through enough...

I was referring to the room temperature of the cellar. So, yes.

It depends. I suppose if you have a stellar wine then I wouldn't like to take a chance on it and I'd return it (by slowing warming first to room temp to avoid shock) back to the cellar. However, if it's a dodgy wine that hasn't been cold stabilised correctly, for example, it's probably not a great i...

I prefer the term decantation

I mean, we don't bloody well say "distillerification" now, do we? Or did I miss out in English class way back in the 80's?