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Thanks champion. I will settle in a do some reading.

Looking for suggestions for oaky buttery chards (the old school stylee) as i keep being asked for them at work but they are getting harder and harder to find. Any help much appreciated.

It's been a long time between posts here for me but i will add my 2c Southcorp / Fosters / Treasury have all mismanaged this company to the point very few people are actually interested. The pricing from a retail perspective is OTT and quite frankly there is so much good wine out there I have not ev...

They also dump heaps of el-cheapo wines that they can not sale to Langtons to get rid of it at a buck or two Crap - Dave is speaking the truth. While I worked at Langtons as Cellar Manager a few years ago.. Dave being my boss... Woolies / Dans NEVER sold any booze through Langtons while i was there...

I'll be letting my Langtons subscription lapse. I've never paid a subscription, although I do buy and sell there a bit, I contacted them and explained I didn't think it was approriate to pay a subscription so I could pay them commissions on any sales or purchases. They have renewed my account witho...

I think you've made a great choice in the Stoniers Reserve 2003, had it recently with some BBQ King Duck and it was sensational. A remarkable wine. Also agree on the Barratt Reserve 2002, simply delicious!

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At the very top end France is streets ahead. People who don't like hearing this should get out more (although we all have different tastes). Australia makes great Australian wines. No doubt. I agree with Croser we need to make more "very bloody special" wines. GW Wise words Gary Cheers Paul

Thanks for the notes 707. I've been contemplating sampling my recent Rockfords order and now i will.

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P.S. I don't have any 1966 Grange and have no intension of doing so. If I had the money I would though. I reckon $500-$600 for this wine is very seriously undervalued. I'm with you - 2nd best Grange I've ever had after the 71. The 71 is sublime..i was lucky to be given 2 bottles of 71 (my birthyear...

Smoking also kills taste buds...and affects ones sense of smell...obviously limiting ones enjoyment of wine. I'm glad i gave the buggers up!!!

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I was referring to the regular Vic reserve shiraz..the Chalambar and St Peters are better still. It's all personal taste but the 15.5% alc in the lodge hill stands out to me..i prefer more restrained wines.Whatever rocks your boat!The Lodge Hill didn't rock mine.

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Was there a pinot class? I'm really getting into Adelaide Hills pinots...

Its hard to beat any of the Vic reserve/ Chalambar/ St Peters line in the quality for $$$$ stakes. The Chalambar probably wins out but all are awesome wines...lucky the yanks dont like our Victorian/cool ckimate shiraz!!!!

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A really interesting thread guys. On my wages RunRig is priced OTT..as are many other things such a tsubi jeans yadyadyada. However if my financial capability was different (and it is gradually improving) those opinions may change. I'm often broke when i get the rockfords mailer..but always buy my a...

There are 3 things i miss about Adelaide since leaving in 1999 (i used to work at the Tiser..but dont hold that against me ) Ying Chow , The Fish Manse (and Bernhards amazing sauces!) and being able to drive to Rockfords cellar door in an hour an a bit...Byron has its advantages...but the thought of...

Kieran wrote:Gold stickers on sub-$10 whites?

Kieran

or the Jimmy Watson trophy!!!!!!

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Paul

The sad thing about democracy is that elections are won by appealing to the lowest common denominator. Kieran Nice idea but you are rong! Its an erection (not an election) cause some pr**k of a politician always gets "up" and wins. You hit the nail on the head Torb..no matter what our personal poli...

Yep...we all seem to care about ourselves and the day to day. However somethings are just more important than that. It will be interesting to see what happens over the next few years. Once those trees are gone...they cannot be replaced. I'm glad i've had the pleasure of seeing them while they are st...

Well as someone who'll be sad to see those amazing tassie forests shipped off for woodchips we opened a Rockford BP 99...didn't cheer Nic and I up much even though the wine was stunning. What else would you expect from a Byronite.

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I'd vote for Torb...we have different palates..but i really rate his honesty and he is a gentleman..which is more than can be said for some people who grace these forums...one day i'd love to pour him a pinot that makes him go "wow"

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High alc wines will stand out out at big tastings..thus the wine at the London show..i still say it's good not great..and for my cheapskate palate there are much better wines..and yes the cool climate wines are different to the warmer areas..i was comparing more on price.

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Wizz..that Taylors 55 port was up there with the 71 grange as the best wine i've drunk. Thank you for sharing it.

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Mr Salmon strikes again

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Ahh..my favourite wine...i serve it from the fridge with 1/2 hr to warm up a bit...dont serve it too cold or you'll miss some of the magic. You've inspired me to crack a bottle!!

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oops..fixed now...its bloody early here and my head hurts

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McWilliams Mt Pleasent O'shea shiraz 1996 Being a Newcastle boy..i thought i'd return to my hunter roots and drink something a bit different to what normally is found in my glass. Glad i did. This wine is simply delightful. Still a vibrant red/ purple the bouquet is enticing..cherry fruit and earthy...

I still agree with Torb...what guarantee do we have that the wine Cassella releases is the same that won the JW trophy.

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I tried this recently at a Samuel and Smith tasting..it was good not great...compared to the Seppelts Vic Shiraz 2002 it is completely outclassed..i was unimpressed with all the J Barry offerings..

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I agree with Torb...how can anyone get excited about the JWT? What guarrantee is there that the wine they submitted will be the same sold in bottles later....absolutely none!!

Double yawn!!!

Paul

Baby Chickpea..you might want to reconsider that though i'm guessing it was a bit in jest...the Bekaa valley is a major cannabis growing area..far more famous for its hashish than its wine. It would not be a safe place for a westerner to visit without connections...you might find yourself in a whole...