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Has anyone had any experience in racking with Bordex racks? I can't seem to get my head around the fact that they charge $20 for 4 plastic connector clips (which must cost them 50c to make). These are the clips that you use to put the racks on top of each other (or next to each other). OK, so they c...

Even after a good search of the forum I can't seem to find the most recent posting discussing copy Riedels.... They used to be Vue (fine glass) but I seem to recall that these have been discontinued. Can anyone shed some light? Even better if they know if they're on sale in Melbourne at the stocktak...

Gday all Does anyone have any comment on the heat output of those small (40 or so bottle) wine fridges and small bar fridges? I am considering putting one of each into a purpose built wine cupboard (ie small space) but was wondering if the heat from these units would stuff the temp in the "cell...

Davo, I joined last September as they had just reopened the list (after 8 years of closure).
May be worth a call.

The most recent release to VP club members was the 2001 ($24.30)

2000 Henschke Julius Riesling - very good (Screwcap)
2000 Grosset Semillon Sav Blanc - surprsingly ageworthy, gluggaable (Cork)
2004 Pipers Brook Estate Pinot - less green and stalky than the previous time I tried. Acceptable (Screwcap)
2004 Savaterre Pinot - Sensaational

Hi Adair, thanks for trying one. If its any consolation I bought 4 and 2 Benno and EACH of the screw caps were damaged in some way!!!

GREAT NOTES THANKS

Tried this last night. Strange thing was that like all aged Rieslings I preferred it colder rather than the "optimal" tasting/drinking temperature. Exceptional wine that will hold for many years yet. Starting to develop oily/kero secondary characteristics yet still good acid and primary fr...

Any ideas as to the best courses around Melbourne?

Someone must have asked this before but a search of the archives reveals nothing.

I seem to remember something about the UK WST courses? Looking for something for a serious amateur.

Cheers in advance

Ben

Yep, got mine last Friday.

Victoria.

Sounds yum. My credit card just got charged - anyone else? On another note and further to Torb's comment - my wife and I were given a tour of Wendouree by Tony Brady on our honeymoon (Feb 2004). He let us sample from tank and was more talkative than I expected. To top it all off he took us into his ...

Max, thanks for the comment. Need to learn more re. Otago.
Smithy no offence intended. I agree it is a ripper for $10. Good news on the 05's, my tasting pack were delicious.
Cheers
Ben

Ok, sick of being shamed into it by TORB. Some recent wines and brief thoughts. Penfolds Grange 1974 (clinic) Shiraz Had been through Penfolds clinic so levels were all good. Decanted for 30 mins. Fruit still showing but VERY cloudy. Showed cigar box and greatly improved over 1-2 hr in decanter whic...

Funny....
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/backstaget ... rdal5.html

Lets hope there are some walking trails left in the Grampians after the recent (current) fires.

Couple of quickies 1993 Rockford Basket Press - simply stunning. Much better than a 1996 had earlier this year. 1995 Chateau Musar - A let down. 1978 goes down as the most unique wine tasted. This was nothing special yet. 2004 Horrocks Semillon (?) - Another cracker from an underrated vineyard IMO.

It's a waste of time.

Get into 'em Hypnotoad. They are awesome and the club a bargain.
Smithy, I'll be visiting next week!

Hey Adair, mine just got charged too. Your order is too rich for my blood although I did laugh when I read your post "celebrating" a $1000 hit to the fantastic plastic. Not often that would happen!

Have any other Mexicans got their delivery yet?

I have to agree with Steve. Sensational.

The House Red, when released, is IMO australia's best quaffer.

Good call.
I have seen it for over $100 too though.

Good call.
I have seen it for over $100 too though.

3 bottles

Get into some Killerby from Margaret River/Geographe

You do not want to miss Bloodwood. Call first.