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Just had a look at the results from the last Langton's auction, it seems like quite a bit of stuff was passed in. Anyone have any idea as to what the clearance rates have been like for the last few auctions?. I wonder if Langton's are starting to feel the pinch with all the current events going on i...

Campbell @ The Winefront recently had the good fortune to take part in a vertical tasting of Grange from 1952-2005. If you're a subscriber you should be able to see his tasting notes they're quite interesting and very informative. With copyright and all, I'm pretty sure I'm unable to post his tastin...

Thanks for all the recommendations and suggestions. There are a few names that I had overlooked that I will definitely be placing on the list. Once again my timing is impeccable, hadn't realised it was vintage! Though in saying that, are there any tours worth getting on that are run at this time tha...

Hi people, I'm in the midst of planning my first ever visit to the Barossa and was wondering whether any of the knowledgeable types out there might have any recommendations/suggestions for a first timers journey to the region and how to get the best out of the experience. I'll be traveling from Melb...

Interlude in Fitzroy was quite a good experience. Fantastic service and the food was v. good. Had a very enjoyable degustation experience Also had an enjoyable lunch experience at Caterina's on Queen St . Excellent, friendly service, great Italian food. We had a lot of fun and made to feel very wel...

Originally had posted this in the Nov thread, but considering majority of wines were purchased in Dec thought I'd place my list here(sorry for the double post). ----- Have bought a few wines over Nov/Dec(also grabbed a few drinkers for the xmas/new years period). Purchases from auction, retailers an...

Have bought a few wines over Nov/Dec(also grabbed a few drinkers for the xmas/new years period). Purchases from auction, retailers and direct from wineries(have finally been accepted as a Rockford family member). 6x 2000 BALNAVES C.S 6x 2001 PLANTAGENT Shiraz 1x 1994 HOUGHTON Jack Mann 1x 1995 HOUGH...

Hi Ant, Good efort for a first lot of notes. Keep it up, the more you write the easier it becomes. Hi Torb, Thanks. When you have the depth of experience and knowledge that this community has on all things wine it was a little daunting writing up my first lot of notes. Some of you guys have been dr...

Hi guys first go at tasting notes so please bear with me. Had a few enjoyable wines over the week. 2003 Kalleske Greenock Basket Pressed Shiraz - Drank this over 3 days. Upon opening was blown away by the nose(no pun intended). Magnificent bouquet. Lots of great fruit on the palate - sweetness. Smoo...

m US-born film director Jonathan Nossiter, maker of Mondovino, has released his first book - an ''anti wine guide'' which like his 2004 documentary slams overly influential critics and outrageous prices. Launched in Bordeaux recently, Nossiter said the book, Le Gout et le Pouvoir (Taste and Power), ...

Hi Wizz, regarding Brisbane, I've really struggled to find a decent place that does great coffee(Being from Melbourne I'm spoilt for choice and quality!), however the family are located in that part of the country so have to visit once in awhile and still need to satisfy my cravings Recently I came ...

Thought I'd post this news that I picked up from the other wine* forum(hope this is ok). Doesn't sound too good for some - Bit of an update Friends of ours were slammed by the hail and they were located near Wildwood Rd in the northern half of Wilyabrup - they may have lost 60-70%. Others around the...

spoke to soon! 2001 Kilikanoon Oracle - I guess someone really likes this wine. D.P - galston NSW 2/11/2007 1:56:54 PM AEDT A$1444 2 2 2/11/2007 1:40:39 PM AEDT E.P - Ultimo NSW 2/11/2007 1:56:54 PM AEDT A$1444 1 0 2/11/2007 1:11:05 PM AEDT J.G - North Bondi NSW 2/11/2007 1:11:06 PM AEDT A$904 1 0 2...

Hi people, Not sure whether any one can confirm(or deny) this news, but this morning I saw on one of the channels(9 I think), the news ticker had a headline that western australian wine crops had been destroyed by hail? I've been searching an update on this story, but have yet to find a story to ver...

We have a winner!!!

EH of williamstown bidding $259 for 1 X 1998 FOX CREEK `RESERVE` SHIRAZ -

I second the Majella. The Zema CS would be another that I would consider. The 04 is a pretty damn good wine and at $20 is very good value.

Has been a big month/s. Actually a couple of these were purchased in late September. Most purchases either half dozen/dozen buys. I think I'll be taking a break from purchases over the next few months(unless some truly momentous bargains appear). Have well and truly stocked up for xmas and holiday s...

Thanks for the Brian. Much appreciated.

cheers

Ant

Hi All,

I was wondering whether anyone may have tried the 2003 Kilikanoon Prophecy Shiraz. I would be interested to find any tasting notes or thoughts of anyone who may of had a chance to try it. Thanks.

cheers

ant

Thanks for all the hints and tips guys. I seem to have had a good deal of success with the razor and hot water in the bottle trick for most labels. Some are just bloody stubborn! Will give the soaking a go for those labels which refuse to come off the razor/hot water way.

Had a fantastic 2000 Zema Family Selection CS last night. Drinking beautifully. Went really well with a nice big bloody T-bone. Others CS that I've had in the last few months that really stand out are - 1998 Rockford CS 1998 Majella CS 1999 Leeuwin Estate Art Series CS 2001 Leeuwin AS CS - even bett...

Langton's Melbourne Auction currently has a case of 2001 Kirrihill CS for sale. Currently bid @ $9/bottle.

Have enjoyed their wines and also agree that they are priced quite reasonably.

Hi Merry easter to all. I was wondering whether anyone would happen to have any advice as to the easiest way to remove labels from bottles? I've got a quite a few old wine bottles at home and would like to remove the labels, place them in an album of sorts with notes and keep them for posterity(thou...

I was fortunate enough to pick up a couple of 2001 Pinots whilst in Brisbane last year for the princely sum of $4.95. How it came about and the reason I purchased these wines was that the night before I was out to dinner with my father and picked up a 2002 Red Hill Estate Pinot Noir. A very nice win...

Santa doesn't exist! You sure it wasn't Satan?

Wow, nothing like stirring up a bit of controversy. Sorry if my original posting came across as if I was slating the 2007 vintage, far from it. I was actually interested in hearing from those in the know as to whether the statement from Lazy Ballerina was a fair call or just a generalised, sensation...

n4 and mark thanks for the response.

cheers

Anthony

l came across an interesting article on the lazy ballerina website(their latest newsletter) which states that 2007 vintage could be one of the worse in history and these guys are calling it the worse ever! It seems quite a few wine regions across Australia have suffered a very difficult season, but ...

Hi Mark,

73 being my birth year and having this bottle of Grange tucked away, the story sounds quite intriguing. Please tell.

cheers

Ant