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Andrew Jordan wrote:

Michael R wrote:Hi Andrew

Fwiw I had the 92 Black Shiraz there a couple of years ago, nice wines and great fun to drink but both mags had past their prime, that 92 BP sounds right in its window however.

Keen to hear your feedback on the SoE Remus (& Romulus), did you taste?... how do you rate against previous vintages??

Thanks
Michael

Michael,

Sorry about the '92 Black! They are very good when on song.

In regards to SoE, first time for me tasting these wines so cannot compare them to previous vintages (could not believe they have been around since 2002!!). Anyway, both the Remus and Romulus were very good wines. However, the Remus was my favourite, elegant Eden valley fruit ... like drinking silk ... but still has that balance of power just under the surface. Beautiful. The Romulus was also very good, but I have too many big Barossa shiraz's in my cellar already. The Remus was a nice change.

Dan wrote:

pc79 wrote:3x 2007 Louis Jadot Hospices De Beane Corton Cuvee Docteur Peste

Nice list!
If you have had one of these recently or are planning to open one soon, I'd be interested to know how it's traveling.

Thanks
Dan

pc79 wrote:3x 2010 Gnadenfrei St Michaels

LGW wrote:

pc79 wrote:3x 2010 Gnadenfrei St Michaels

Didn't realise they still made wines up to this vintage

LGW wrote:Thanks vinh, I saw that Malcolm sold his vineyard to torbreck but wasn't aware he made his own wine up to 2010. Can't find where to get any bottles either...any clues?

pc79 wrote:

TravisW wrote:pc79, how did you come across the Ravensworth wines? Meaning, have you tried these random Canberra wines in your list?

Cheers, Travis.

Hey Travis,
Bumped into Bryan Martin at the Rootstock event earlier in the year at Carriageworks (Sydney). Knowing of his Clonakilla exploits we had a good chat to him about his own label. All wines of his were very approachable and had great structure and beautifully integrated tannin - had the Sangiovese last week at another event and it was drinking superbly. I had been meaning to get some and Gavin had stock at excellent prices, so jumped in.

Cloudburst was at Rootstock also, I hadn't heard of them at that point in time, so missed them, and it seemed people were giving it a wide berth. Would be great to go back in time and have a crack at the lauded Cab that they produce.

VINH NGUYEN wrote:Sold out a long time ago, would have to be on auction now if you were to find any, if you were in Syd i could hook you up with my 8 bottles, alas, i see you're in Melb

toofastdriving wrote:Hey all - lurker here finally making a post. Just staring developing a little stash of wine for the future, finding it highly addictive though!

This month:

1x 2012 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir
2x 2011 By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir
6x 2012 By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir
2x 2011 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir
4x 2012 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir
2x 2011 Curly Flat Pinot Noir
5x 2013 Hoddles Creek Pinot Noir
2x 2012 Hoddles Creek 1er Pinot Noir

This was trying to go with all the Shiraz I bought last month lol

Then I thought I should balance it out a bit:
2x 2012 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling
2x 2012 Grosset Springvale Riesling
6x 2012 Mesh Riesling (good deal going at present)

Mike Hawkins wrote:6 x 2009 Tyrrells Vat 1.

TravisW wrote:Thanks pc79, two Friday nights ago my parents and I saw Bryan speak at the Commenwealth Club here in Canberra. A sold out dinner with six wines, over 80 people there. SUCH a nice guy! I never thought I would say it but the wine I liked the most was the... Pinot Gris. Eeek! That and the 7 months on Lees Natural wine, a blend of Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer and Chardonnay. Stunning! My folks and I split two cases direct from the winery. I believe the 7 Months is only available online from the winery. At $40 it ain't cheap but it is fantastic. Limit of three. Hoovered up a few of the 2013 SV as well. It's sold out all around town.

Cheers, Travis.

pc79 wrote:

TravisW wrote:pc79, how did you come across the Ravensworth wines? Meaning, have you tried these random Canberra wines in your list?

Cheers, Travis.

Hey Travis,
Bumped into Bryan Martin at the Rootstock event earlier in the year at Carriageworks (Sydney). Knowing of his Clonakilla exploits we had a good chat to him about his own label. All wines of his were very approachable and had great structure and beautifully integrated tannin - had the Sangiovese last week at another event and it was drinking superbly. I had been meaning to get some and Gavin had stock at excellent prices, so jumped in.

Cloudburst was at Rootstock also, I hadn't heard of them at that point in time, so missed them, and it seemed people were giving it a wide berth. Would be great to go back in time and have a crack at the lauded Cab that they produce.

TravisW wrote:

Mike Hawkins wrote:6 x 2009 Tyrrells Vat 1.

Where did you get this Mike?

Cheers, Travis.

Mike Hawkins wrote:4 x 2004 Bollinger Grande Annee Magnums