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Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:24 pm
by Red Bigot
Dan, welcome to "the other side" as a registered member
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:23 pm
by danclarke
Red Bigot wrote:Dan, welcome to "the other side" as a registered member
Thanks Brian,
It feels nice and comfy here, I might go and throw on some slippers.
Procorkers Pffftttt!
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:52 pm
by Handy
danclarke wrote:If....if, you feel you must comdemn a wine, never ever do it unless you have looked over at least two bottles.
or three if they are under cork
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:00 pm
by GraemeG
JO scores on new Mount Marys are 'the usual'. Incidentally, when the mailer does arrive, I'd appreciate if someone posted a note. Due to a botched address-change advice last year, my mailer would have been returned "not at this address". I wrote a letter a few months later begging to go back on the list, but I don't know if I've met with approval...
cheers,
Graeme
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:40 pm
by Milwaukee Twin
Isn't this the same fella who was sacked by Steven Tanzer?
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:08 am
by TORB
Milwaukee Twin wrote:Isn't this the same fella who was sacked by Steven Tanzer?
Yes; there are a number of American reviewers that don't fully understand the Australian Category and want/have a myopic view of what we produce. If you tell them what they need to hear rather than want they want to hear, (and that goes as much for the readers) they don't like it.
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:18 am
by Kieran
GraemeG wrote:Biggest surprise for me was seeing St Peters elevated to No 1 status. Only seemed to take a few vintages.
On the basis of the point scores, Giaconda's shiraz will be next. Mathematically, Steingarten riesling should be a '1' already - at least by his scores. He flagged in the text that Lakes Folly Chardy (of all things) was pushing a '1' as well, but I think Tyrrell's are unlucky not to have Vat 1 there already - 7 of the last 8 vintages have been 95, and the exception was a 96.
And, heretical as it is to say so, he must be allowing Hill of Grace a bit of latitude - at least on his scoring basis.
Good to see some major changes over scores and drinking windows of Wynns Black label too. I like to know the dates of his scores - I suspect many of them are over 10 years old (yes, seiously).
cheers,
Graeme
I don't think that regular 95s can elevate something to No. 1 - it has to be 96s.
Epis Pinot is probably close to a promotion too. Steingarten should be there already.
Kieran
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:42 pm
by Raymond W
Haven't had the chance to get my hands on his 2006 Annual. The 2005 Annual was quite useful and did help guide me in a number of my purchases along with other information that I got from this forum and other places.
I guess I will have to ask my family to post me a copy.
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:46 pm
by manning
Dear Fans of JO everywhere.
Please heed this incredibly wise man's advice regarding the Wirra Wirra RSW 02. It is clearly rubbish and shouldn't be in your cellar.
As a kindness to those affected, I am available to collect your bottles and will then dispose of them in a socially responsible fashion, at no charge to you.
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:50 pm
by Red Bigot
manning wrote:DAs a kindness to those affected, I am available to collect your bottles and will then dispose of them in a socially responsible fashion, at no charge to you.
Gee thanks manning, I'll send mine to you right away!
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:52 pm
by TORB
Red Bigot wrote:manning wrote:DAs a kindness to those affected, I am available to collect your bottles and will then dispose of them in a socially responsible fashion, at no charge to you.
Gee thanks manning, I'll send mine to you right away!
Yep, good idea but don't forget to filter them through your kidneys first.