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Many apologies, but I have to pull out because of a work meeting from which I can't absent myself. Bugger! Have a great night.

Put me down. Rocket would suit. Just thinking out loud, a 96 or 98 389. A 91 407 is there but I can hear some tut tutting. Will go for a dig.

'twas a great night! I agree with dave's assessment except that iwas much fonder of the noughties mt eds (happy to drink them now) despite the fact that the 90 was my wotn.I was not so keen on the Cyrils. I like my cabs generally a little cooler climate. Thanks Dave for the fiinishinng treats- reall...

I want Cyril at my table! Julius can sit with Shampers.

I will bring an 06 Tappa Pass.

I am up for this as mentioned by Hacker above (calling me Ross H)
My first post for a very long time!
Will have to have a close look at what I have, but don't have much Henschke in the cellar. But there is something.......(NOT HoG!)
Cheers
Roscoe

Context has an enormous impact. I think we all recognise that, but I suspect we tend to underestimate its importance. When you consider it is estimated that well under 50% of what we "see" comes from direct information produced by light falling on our retina one starts to realise that perc...

1993 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro, Clare Valley: Medium to dark brick red. The most complex and complete of the wines tonight, smoky and sweet, cherries with caramel, melted liquorice, herbs and cocoa, just a touch metallic but nothing disturbing. The palate’s soft and soupy, the sweet choc-cherr...

Congratulations David. Certainly something to be celebrated. Our 25th anniversary is this year too. Not wedding anniversary as we're still waiting on Julia to change the laws on that one but our anniversary never the less. Lookes like some lovely wine there. I'll be going for a bit of an 86 theme b...

Happy Anniversary, David. You were married 8 days before me! I am planning a quiet night with the other half for our 25th - we will be in Noosa and only one out of three sons will be there. I am looking at 1986- Bin 28 or Bin 707. I am leaning toward the former because I think the latter will hang o...

I have long been of the opinion that strict temperature control is unnecessary because I have only ever had a passive cellar, and for every wine that I have opened too late (too developed), I seem to drink at least a hundred that are either too young or "in the zone". So for me, strict tem...

Thommo wrote:But at least now all the Bordeaux producers will finally be able to label there wines as claret and not have to worry about people confusing it with Australian wines from the 70s

Sounds like shifting deckchairs to me. Hope I'm wrong.

You may get a pleasant surprise. I had a 1989 Wynns Black Label a few months ago that was drinking quite nicely - a big surprise to me . Not a great wine, but still quite enjoyable. A great effort from a poor year. Pretty sure there was no John Riddoch that year. Marketers always say that boosts the...

2007 Disgorged Rockford Black Shiraz: We drink this wine every year at Christmas and other special occasions. To be honest, not being a huge lover of sparkling reds (the Missus just loves them!), I am not sure if time in the cellar does them any good. As good an example of the style that I have had...

AndrewCowley wrote:2008 was a write off for Hunter reds. Anyone know what the 2009 release will bring? Am wondering whether to take out a Lakes Folly subscription now in order to secure some of the 2009 cabernet when it is released early next year.

Short term memory probs?

Rosemount Show Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 at $9.90 is my best bargain, off the top of my head.

Thanks yet again for the extensive notes, Ian.

Shiraz week.... Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 1999 I have had a couple of bottles of this that have been just ok. Not obvious TCA, but you wonder. This was excellent and drinking now for mine. De Iuliis Shiraz 2006 (cleanskin) Very good. Not very typically Hunter. Could improve over a few more years....

Taylors Cab Sauvignon 2004 Good. Maybe another couple of years to soften the tannins a tad.
Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Shiraz 2003 Very good. Not focused but a lot of flavour.
Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 2009 A reliable cheap Chardonnay- keeps the boss happy.

Son number one's 19th...... Lindemans Hunter River Reserve Steven Vineyard Bin 8225 Shiraz 1991 A classic old Hunter. Pale, red brown, leading into a typical leathery earthy nose with a touch of berry fruit still lingering. Palate was medium bodied with the same characters, long, and with tannins fu...

With dinner at a friends place with Roscoe last Saturday... Gimonnet Fleuron 2002 Champagne : Pleasant blanc de blanc style, quite toasty. I think I prefer a mix of pinot to round out the flavour profile. Nontheless, a very enjoyable way to start the evening. McWilliams Elizabeth Semillon 2000(?) :...

Just got the credit card hit
Broke again.

For those who need some reasonably light all purpose glasses for parties and everyday use try the ones from Dan Murphy. They're $10 for six glasses and fits in the dishwasher. Cheers.............Mahmoud. I would second Mahmoud. They are also very close in shape to the Riedel Vinum Chardonnay glasse...

Thanks for clarifying, Mahmoud. I wasn't confused about the labels, but it did sound a little like you were. My take on this is that the Show Reserve label has already been significantly eroded over the past ten years, both in wine quality and appearance. The last Show Reserve Cabernet I bought for ...

Mahmoud Ali wrote:The Rosemount Show Reserve wines have always been good and not to be confused with the current state of the Rosemount Diamond Label wines.

Mahmoud,
I don't think there was any confusion between the two, apart from your previous post.

No, Mahmoud, they are not the 'square' bottles - that is the Diamond Label and I don't drink those either. I have had a bottle here and there of the Diamond label shiraz over the years. In bad years it is good, in good years it is very good- a quaffer but not a bad one. I understand it is an enormo...

I'm in the same boat. Last time I missed out would have been about 6-7 years ago as well. Didn't have a red crayon mark either, which is the first time in a long time. Can't remember not having one. Don't worry mate, we'll be sharing for the next 30 years Hi David I can feel a Wendouree coming on.....

Regular blind tasting lunch: Of interest Huntington Estate Semillon W2 1999 Very good. Still has a strong lemon character but with some apple and honey highlights. Drink now. Leo Buring Clare Valley Riesling 1999 Excellent. Both primary and secondary characters- has potential to develop for at least...

I'm in the same boat.
Last time I missed out would have been about 6-7 years ago as well.
Didn't have a red crayon mark either, which is the first time in a long time. Can't remember not having one.