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Penfold's Kalimna 28 1996 : Good but also slowly declining That's a shame. Is/was a cracking wine. Do you know what the storage was like? cheers Carl Yes not sure about storage Carl as it was a friends one off purchase. Everything was sound with the wine with perfect cork. It just wasn't inspiring ...

Michael - don't know how much they are now but I bought 2 x 196 Liebherr Grand Cru (single temperature, incl 6 sturdy wooden racks each) about 3 years ago @ $3,100 each. Havent had any problems at all and they look very good as well, burgundy sides with black framed glass doors. Friend saw them and ...

The 98 Bannockburn recommendation prompted me to pull the cork on one of my last six pack and, contrary to some previous disappointments (too much Brett) this is a stunner. Going on my past experience, you could end up with a Brett monster or a stunner. If the former, at least the back label should ...

[quote="Rawshack"] I've never, ever been impressed by how much is spent on wine; there are undoubtedly some incredible wines that have a price to match (my recent Burgundy tasting demonstrated) but really, price = quality is nonsense I second that and reckon most others on this Forum would...

What gives? Our local DM had the 02 389 mags on special about three years ago at $56 incl pres box. Bought the one on display in their cabinet and when I went back a week later, only two mags left (without p/box) - same price, now mine. While not one of their best vintages, pretty good deal all the ...

I bought a few six packs of Penfold's current releases (while on special) and when I went back to the same store to get more, my friendly wine advisor told me not to bother because they will be on special again later this year, at lower prices. Has anyone heard of or received similar advice??? Given...

My aim of diversification went out the window, succumbed again to the "bargains" once again; last six weeks: Balgownie Estate The Goldfields Sc/M 2006 (8 Doz) House red for 2010-12 ($9) Needs a good day's decant right now, or more. Yalumba FDWC(7) 4Doz - "better" house white 2009...

I'd be interested to know whatever happened to this, seems to have disappeared from the market with 2002 being the last vintage. This used to be a staple purchase of mine and at almost half the cost of Noble One was most attractive, now sadly missed. I hope it isn't a case of RIP. I recently bought ...

Those prices aren't too bad but not something to rave about, I agree with Brian. We all know the mark up many restaurants charge is ridiculous but those charged at the triple "C" in Brisbane (went there last night to celebrate my daughters 35th) make those an absolute bargain. CCC's prices...

1998 = 126 got suckered in with the hype surrounding that vintage ....... Most of the Pennies 98's are still doing fine, What dont you like? I think 389 in 98 is still only outdone by 96 even today. Not complaining about the quality or regretting it, just that I bought more of 98 than 96. And the &...

I'll keep buying, at the right price but no more than six-packs. Rather interesting subject which prompted me to check my stock of Pennies: - 1996 = 82 1997 = 21 1998 = 126 got suckered in with the hype surrounding that vintage 1999 = 15 2000 = 30 Total 1996-2000 = 274 (probably drank that number ov...

[quote="ross67"]A real assortment over last 4-6 weeks for me....had an assault on some stickies through auction. Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2003 x 12 Coriole Lloyd Reserve Shiraz 2004 x 1 Penfolds Bin 389 1996 x 1 Ross67 - you won't be disappointed with the Balgownie E/S, a ripper for the pri...

ufo - if your quote is correct: - "Besides, there has been so many posts on this forum about deals and also as you know Longwood wines are not avaliable from anywhere but direct from the vinery and they only supply to the local market once they fulfill their export commitments ." All the m...

Thanks you all for your advice which I passed on to my mate.
At 50% RRP he may be tempted.

This is a question on behalf of a friend who has the opportunity to source their wines at a very good price, but has to place his order on Monday. Vintages available from 2005 onwards. Not having tried their wines, I couldn't be of assistance and am looking toward forumites for recommendations. Pric...

Mitre 10 has one in this week's brochure, 28 bottle @ $179. Only details provided: LED display, stable humidity, reversible door with magnetic door seal, no brand name provided. Door hinge on top, not recessed. Looks like black top/sides, aluminium (likely to be plastic!) front with glass door, rath...

Hi Mahmood (et al) Not commenting on the Chard. but Balgownie wines in general. Being selfish, I hope they stay below the radar (got plenty of the better years in storage (120+) and their 03 Pinot was a "bottler" for the price, great buy at the time and still drinkind well in 08. Balgownie...

Hi Grinners - good luck with whatever you end up buying. If you can go larger, I suggest you do so - you'll soon fill it and end up buying another unit; trust me. I ended up with two Liebherr Grand Cru (196 bot. & glass door) single temperature cabinets and they cost around $3,150 respectively a...

Hello Luke

I came across a small fold-out (size of a credit card) titled "Essential Wine Tasting Guide" which I found very useful, obtainable through
www.essentialwinetastingguide.com - highly recommended.

Best deal I came across in recent times was at a pub bistro (Normanby Hotel, Brisbane) two weeks ago, 2004 St Henri @ $69.90!! At that price, future son in law's father and I managed to dispose of two between us. Glad I put six into storage, the only Pennies I bought (so far?) this year. And the ste...

Adding to WIZZ's post; According to the back label, of the 37 wineries offering assistance, grapes from the following were used in the 98 Shiraz: - BRL Hardy, Cape Mentelle, Charlie Melton, Dalwhinnie, Henschke, Jasper Hill, Katnook, Mt Langi Ghiran, Paxton, Pikes, Rockford, St Hallets, Taltarni an...

It sounds to me that someone got hold of the registered users list somehow.


Looks like it - received one as well.

Update on LE service - it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge their examplary service. I did as suggested and returned one bottle to the winery (tried the other one but it went down the gurgler); they acknowledged it was oxidisation and replaced them with two of the 2005 which arrived within a ...

Gary/Daniel The five bottles are the last of 2 dozen, stored exactly the same in professional storage. The last one tried was undrinkable and returned through DM. But there was no evidence of TCA which I would have detected given my sensitivity to TCA. The colour was very dark and similar to the two...

Spent most of yesterday rearranging and cataloguing my wine fridges and noticed that two of five 97 LEAS appear to be advanced much further than the others. Having had some problems with this vintage before, what would be the prudent thing to do; a. return the bottles to one of my current suppliers ...

05 Pierro - had my first of 4 last week, superb.

Thanks Dazza and Ian. The Yalumba site in particular was very informative. No problems with storage as it's going into professional storage today with a six pack of 2003 magnums which I couldn't resist given the price I paid The 00 dbl mag is destined for the donour's 60th birthday in three year's t...

Been gifted a dbl magnum of the 2000 & 2003 and would appreciate a TN on the 00 and drinking window please.
Unable to find any recent TN's on the 00 here or the other Forum but recall having seen a comment somewhere this may be short-lived.

Thanks in advance.

First TN - so please be kind to me when responding. In case you wonder about my palate and ability, may I say that during a number of commercial tastings I detected minimal flaws/faults that, after bringing them to the attention (or overheard) by tasters of renown, were acknowledged by them and the ...

Just adding to the discussion, should the 'service charge' be levied per bottle or per person? $50 per bottle is stretching things IMO but $50 (minimum) for a number of bottles, for say four people would be more than reasonable, provided stemware use is not overly excessive, with the service charge ...