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I too do not like making appointments for the obligation thing. But everyone I spoke to said I should go try Bloodwood. They were most accommodating even when I disturbed them having afternoon tea with a friend! I bought the 08 Riesling, 08 Silk Purse (Sticky Riesling) and 07 Shiraz. It was a tough ...

Took the little munchkins to Dubbo for Western Plains Zoo and stopped by Orange on the way back to Sydney. It was a very good experience. We stayed in Serenity Studio just outside of town ( http://www.serenitystudio.com.au/ ). It is only a few months old and peaceful. Highly recommended. Pick of the...

Those things have limited capability to cool, maybe 10 below ambient. I have returned one that died after 6 months, however the replacement unit is still going strong after 12 months. It is cheap, so dont expect too much from it and you should be happy.

Glad I could stir up some passion! By BS, I meant some of the replies to the questioned newb that brought about this most helpful post from KMP. TN are far from BS. They are, such as n4sir's here ( http://forum.auswine.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=8743 ) superb, and indeed, make me envious, both by the wi...

Cant remember the prices, but many North Tassies. Brook Eden is outstanding. Another vote for Bay of Fires. Stony Rise is excellent.

At least someone is trying to help! Thanks KMP! How about making this a sticky? Honestly, some of the BS that gets thrown around here makes me think the term "wine w@nkers" is appropriate, and could not be better illustrated than to try and post an innocent question on this forum. The inti...

on Asian weddings... I concur! I am Asian, which of course allows me to freely insult Asians without being labelled a racist. The main reason wine is bad at Chinese weddings at least (err.. not all Asians are the same, despite what some think), is because the invite is usually extended to several hu...

Stillwater restaurant is very good. If you are after a pub meal during the touring try the Pier Hotel in George Town. Kinda out of Launceston the other way, pass Deloraine towards Devonport is Elizabeth Town Bakery Cafe. Its brilliant. Standout wineries were Bay of Fires (big guy) and Brook Eden (li...

OK, so wines (especially young reds) need some air, so we decant. Does it make a difference with regard to decanting in, say an ordinary jug vs a specialist wine decanter? Is the shape of the decanter important? Why? If I just want 1 glass, can I simply sit the wine in the glass for a while (and lea...

I posted a while ago on the Choice reviews here http://forum.auswine.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=55274&highlight=#55274 As mentioned in the post, the criteria for "best" was very odd, as who would have a fridge/wine cooler sitting in 40+ deg temps? For me, the criteria for ability to hold a...

Why are you not giving them a fair go?? And why can't you name them? You seem to be happy to tar the lot with a big brush without going into specifics. GW Wow. Never thought I'd cause this much trouble! OK, a bit of context. I am an absolute beginner. I am still discovering what I like, and have no...

Thanks for the replies guys. I bought some of the 2005 Domaine de Cassan Giagondas. It really is a beautiful, rich, yet balanced wine. It was fuller bodied than the others in the range, very perfumed nose, more savoury than Oz wines, with an incredibly long finish... until it got killed by other win...

I tried some Rhones (Southern, mainly GSM blends, some cinsault) the other night against some (albeit, lesser) Aussie wines, and the Frenchies, in my opinion, were far superior. This is the first exploration of French wine for me, and I have to say, its left me questioning the Aussie wisdom that say...

Well, we're back. Simply outstanding wines! Poor restaurants (although to be fair, many were closed over the holidays, including Must) Outstanding wineries: Pierro Leeuwin Gralyn Cape Mentelle Howard Park Cullen Sandalford Watershed though most were very, very good. Only a handful of disappointing w...

Choice magazine published some wine fridge reviews recently. Amongst those reviewed were: Dome 24 Bottles Wine Cooler 900192 ($299) Homemaker 40 Bottle Wine Cooler HMTW-16EQ ($199) Liebherr Vinidor WTUes 1653 ($4699) Rank Arena 28 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cellar RAWC28 ($188) Transtherm Studio Int...

Heading west in December. I already have a list of wineries in mind, but what about some good restaurants in Perth and in Margs? I have heard about Frasers in Kings Park, Must winebar... and not much else. Surely there are more good eats out west? Wineries I plan on visiting: Were Estate Moss Wood W...

Firestick Cafe at Pooles Rock is excellent. Was there the other week. Food is great (Rock Restaurant by night, SMH 2008 Chefs Hat), top notch service too. Esca is more formal, but good food, great views. They are my two faves at the moment. Blaxlands is good for a steak, less sophistication. Terroir...

Well APEC is over, and I had a good time going to the Canberra District. Best wines tasted: Clonakilla Riesling, Hilltops Shiraz, Shiraz Viognier Helm Premium Riesling, Premium Cabernet Sauvignon Brindabella Hills Riesling, Shiraz, Merlot, Rose Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon Also went to Mudgee on another ...

Which region that is within 3 hours drive from Sydney should I visit on the special Sydney APEC long weekend? I have been to the Hunter too many times!

Well why not ask what its about without assuming spam? Its a survey for a student from Central Queensland University, doing research attempting to find out whether the label on the bottle influences wine purchases. I saw the link in the paper, and since its wine related, thought it would apply here....

Not really, wise ass. Why would it be spam? I am not selling anything, nor have any affiliation with the survey, and I am not flooding this or any other web site with it. If it annoys you, dont respond. If it is against forum policy, the admin can delete this thread if he wishes. Just thought it was...

survey is here...
http://coowine.cqu.edu.au/

Went to the Hunter again, though with 3 month old bub in tow, could not get to many cellar doors, but was dead keen to get to Lakes Folly. I love a good cabernet, and despite living in Sydney, had not had the opportunity to taste this cult wine. 2005 Lakes Folly Cabernets And what a wine! The 2005 i...

Remember when you were young and naive? When the world offered many new experiences? When you would experiment with different things (your mileage may vary )? I feel over the last few years I have given this wine thing a try, and grown to like the stuff. I could then try further, and worked out exac...

Here, here Mike. Totally agree. I was peeved I couldnt taste anything more expensive than a 389 at Penfolds, unless I coughed up a huge sum, in which case, I may as well have bought a bottle instead. Torbrecks and Two Hands decided not to charge me the tasting fee after knowing I was there for some ...

707 wrote:Is Canberra NSW?

Smart ass
"Canberra District" then, as the region is officially called. Stupid name, as most wineries are not in Canberra, nor even the ACT. Most are near Murumbateman and Yass, which are both in NSW, so there!

Do you sell these or something? Every search I did on fridges has your name on it plugging the Dome! Anyway, I bought one. It damn noisy, and on the lowest temp setting, keeps 13 - 15 deg. even though the manual states the temp at low should be 9. It seems it keeps around 13 deg below ambient. Does ...

Seems to me there are some great wines (and great wines sourcing fruit) from the "new" cool regions in NSW like Orange, Hilltops, Canberra, Tumbarumba. To date, the best Chardys I have sampled this year have been from Tumbarumba - Hungerford Hill 2005, and Penfolds Bin 311. There are some ...

I'm a newb too, on this forum and to the world that is wine obsessed. For me, I too found a progression from white to red, but thats cos I discovered I had been drinking cheap wine, and most cheap reds are rubbish, and as someone else said, I can rarely tell a white thats cheap or expensive, cos the...

At the moment, my wine sits in a box under the house. I bought one of them Hygrometer thingies from eBay, and had it there for the past week, starting with the 30 deg day we had in Sydney. It reads as follows: Temperature Min = 23 deg C Max = 25 deg C (ambient 30 deg C) Humidity Min = 61% RH Max = 6...