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THREE bottles of South Australian wine have sold for almost $A145,000 at auction in the United States. The Barossa Valley Ares Shiraz, Aphrodite Cabernet Sauvignon and Aerope Grenache - all produced by Two Hands Wines - fetched a total of $US130,000 ($A144,260) at the Naples Winter Wine Festival in ...

I have to say that most restaurants' wine lists are boring at the least. the mark up does not bother me that much if it is backed by good quality service, good stemware. When I go to a restaurant, most of their wines on the list do not interest me, with the few that does, I have better vintages at h...

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Red Bigot wrote:
If Claudes, Marque and Tetsuya in Sydney can do it for under $20 I can't see how $50 can be considered reasonable or a serious offer to allow byo.

BYO at Marque is now $30 pb, but It's worth the asking price even at $50

In no particular order. These few wines linger in my mind. 1990 Krug 1995 Dom Pérignon 1998 Dom Pérignon 1996 Dom Pérignon 1988 Dom Pérignon Enothèque 1999 Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir 1998 Leoville Barton 1999 Leeuwin Estate art series Chardonnay 1986 Lovedale Semillon 1986 Grange...

Quinta Do Panascal 1996 is worth looking out for. A vintage port.

Anywhere where I am at ease and enjoying every moment of it.
Hard to choose really. DRC comes to mind so is D'yquem.

Markus Stone wrote:How often do winess get worse after decanting?

-markus

It varies depends on the style, age, storage conditions, and of course personal preferences.

Some very old wine may get worse if been decanted for too long. It's all subjective.

Tarrawarra for some nice Pinot. Smart restaurant and tasting area

1996 Pol Roger
NV Rodederer

pstarr wrote:
Mount Pleasant Elizabeth 2001 Semillon, Hunter Valley, 11%
- Corked. Ruined.

On the weekend I had a bottle of 1996 Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon corked as well.

Moet and Chandon Rose dark pink, refresh and fine Dry River 2005 floral, vibrant acidity, good balance Hill of Grace 1998 No sign of brett, cigar box, cedar, complex and drinking well now, but will hold for many many years. John Riddoch 1996 Much darker and firmer than HOG, still tannic, but soften...

It's all depends on your budget. If you are looking for 5 stars and 3 hats restaurants. Silver Moon in Penisula Hotel for Chinese food and good wine as well as tea ($200 pp approx). Caprice for French food, but need to book weeks ahead($200 pp approx). Spoon is another French restaurant with lovely ...

1996 JL Trapet Chambertin The 1996 vintage has been somewhat critisised in various circles as being overly acidic and lacking fruit. Well, those pundits need to have a look at this. What an incredible wine. Coming after two bruising Aussie shiraz, this should have been washed away in their massive ...

There are many good books available on French Wines. Jancis Robinson and Clive Coates are two good source on French Wines. French Wines do have greater vintage variation then Australian wine especially in the lower end of the scale and is region dependant. Generally I don't bother with these wine fr...

isn't that all a too common begins to wine addiction... welcome.

Welcome to you both. Look forward to hear more from you guys.

Christo wrote:
agree... incorect grama is so hot right now!!

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It gives a bit of character and individuality.

Grammar is so over rated. what is the main purpose of language? to communicate and get our point across. so who cares about grammar? If you can understand what I have to say then that's good enough. It has served its purpose.

Thanks Danny. Going down to Ade in less than 2 weeks for a conference. This will give me some perspective.

I have not bought any penfolds for a whiles. The price is just simply stupid. At $600 a bottle, I'd rather buy 1st growth Brodeaux or a grand Cru burgundy any day. Penfolds wines are made by scientists with formula or at least it tastes like that anyway. More I drink Bordeaux and burgundy, the more ...

No worries

one more typo dicovered.

"As a result, we were in no hurry as we had oodles of time before out 10 o'clock appointment"

Dom Perignon, 1998, Champagne, France. Oh wow! First DP for me it has to be admitted and the youngest on the block I am led to believe. Extremely fine an vigorous mousse. Hint of bread/yeast on the nose, but more apples and perhaps a whiff of lemon. Massively refreshing in the mouth, full of apples...

Thanks guys for the great note. sounds like a top night.

I have never broken any riedel glass. I always washed it when I am sober never under the influence. I never let my other half wash it (that's probably why I have never broken any ). Hand washed without detergent under hot water from the tap around 60 degrees. just keep it under the water until the g...

When ever you can and with what ever you wish. I have drank $100+ bottle of wine with pizza.

Normally I drank expensive wine when I have good friends coming over for dinner who understand and apperciate fine wines

Fab notes, Rob. Good read.Lucky boy. I wish I could have attended the Cental Otago pinot noir masterclass. What was Alan Meadows, Burghound's views? Neville K There was a lot of criticism on Nicolas potel and Louis Jadot's wines because the majority of people believe it does not reflect the terrior...

Maison Nicolas Potel Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2002 Nicolas is one of the few domaine that buys his graps from other growers. He sourced grapes from 3 different plots. grapes are crushed without de-stemming unlike other maisons. Wines are aged in 100% new oak for 16 months with 30 days skin contact...

What a great night. I am sure Mark and Nick looked after you well.
Thanks for the note.