The Auswine Forum

Nice timing michel, I opened the 2001 last night! Was only a 750ml and sealed under screwcap. Drinking well now, with plenty of plush fruit on display. We opened it against the 2001 Jack Mann and the MW was the unanimous pick. About 5 or 6 years ago we lined up the MW, Jack Mann and Cullen all from ...

Hi Allan, Griff et al, Being from Perth I better jump in. I don’t seem to get out as much these days so I haven’t really uncovered any new gems of late but a good BYO is often on my radar. These are ones I remember in the last year. I quite like Japanese food so a few that we frequent inlcude: Nine ...

TA - what about some of the other cabs in that tasting. What seemed good? What not? All in all a very good and interesting tasting. For most there the 2011 vintage was preferred as a whole but I loved the 2010s.HIgher high in the 2010s for me, even if 2011s crowd pleasers. Served in flights of 5. 2...

NIce timing on the Leeuwin cabernet drinking Jamie. I was at a WA cabernet tasting this week. 2010 vs 2011 vintages. A lot of usual players there; Cullen, Moss Wood, Woodlands, Cape Mentelle, Houghton Gladstones and Jack Mann (2011 only), Vasse Felix Heytesbury, Cherubino (2011), Cloudburst (2011) a...

Luke Lambert Nebbiolo 2012 Tastes very Yarra Valley, if that's not a silly thing to day, has a sappy 'pinosity' about it however the tannin structure is definitely Nebbiolo. The best Australian Nebbiolo I have tried to date, have two more bottles which I will definitely leave alone for another 5+ y...

I'm not sure what the problems are with 2010 Monprivato? I tried at cellar door and I felt it on the mark but couldn't pick up on the hype- whereas 2004 I felt I could. Monprivato gives a brief snapshot before needing a long sleep. I could see new to Barolo and all the recent hype dismissing the wi...

Felix I'd get those wines confirmed as I'd never get between anyone in HKG and a pot of gold! 6 x G Mascarello Monprivato 2010 ( again ) 6 x Cristal 2007 ( daughter's birth year ) Hi Jamie, have you already tried the Monprivato? I was eyeing some off as well but there has been some mixed reports, i...

I really liked the 2006 vintage of this Peel too Allan. I remember having it at their Shiraz tasting for the 2006 vintage and it stood up really well in good company (if my memory is correct I think I had the Best's Thomsom family as my pick). 2006 was a cooler(?) vintage for WA so I guess Peel are ...

griff wrote:Just received an offer for the 2011. 150 for 12 in bond. Pounds that is. Still a bargain though.

I reckon I got that offer too Carl, good price. I just did a buy with that crowd and grabbed a case of the 2010 so I'm glad to hear form Rory it going well.
Cheers
TA

After some virtuous abstinence we elected to open a Charles Melton Sparkling Shiraz with chinese. Disgorged 2005. Not as old as the one we had courtesy of TomA a few years back which opened my eyes to the ability for this wine to age. Lovely cherry red with a bouquet of anise, red berries and tar. ...

I thought about a new thread, but thought I'd post here anyway, since it's evolved into a bit of a critics discussion... I have to say, I'm increasingly impressed by what seems - consistently - to me to be the 'take no prisoners' attitude of Jeremy Oliver. I long ago gave up any though of subscribi...

Thanks Felix, drink well tonight!!!
Enjoy
TA

Hi Felix et al, I do have a few CNY festivities this week and I realise that I am a little naive to any wine ideals that might be appropriate. Is there anything we should be bringing along that would be appropriate (apart from good booze of course!!)? If this is year of the sheep should we be drinki...

NIce thread.

Seppelt
JJ Prum
Wantirna
Wendouree
Penfolds

Interestingly when I last posted on this topic on this forum it was December 2003! Where has the time gone?? I notice Cullen and Grosset was in my mix back then, they've slipped to 9th and 10th now.
Cheers
TA

WA Chardonnays are the ones that also often really excite me. Just had a 2007 Picardy Chardonnay (under screw cap) - it's rich, complex and has a good length - absolutely loved it. Think it's often worth to keep these WA Chardonnays for a while and not to drink them too young. Mario Picardy under s...

Interesting discussion. I'm not much of a TWE fan but I was actually trying to work out some of Penfolds pricing the other day. I have family in Hong Kong so I do buy regularly there. However this years Penfolds release the offers in HK so far have hardly been amazing. From what I have seen 407 sell...

Hi Scott, Nice timing, I just did Melbourne to Adelaide with the kids a couple of weeks ago. We took 10 days to do it so we took our time. My wife and I had done the great ocean road before so this time we went from Melbourne out to the Grampians and stayed at Halls Gap. From there Best's was tops t...

Hacker, I'm in the same boat. I do enjoy a half bottle, both for the variety and if there nothing left over it means there is a greater chance of an AFD the following day. Most recent purchase was Curly Flat 2010 Chard. Not unreasonable price and freight free from cellar door. A few of the Fevre Cha...

Thanks for the note D.Lo I bought a selection of the 2007 Moreau's. The Valmur and Vaudesir so far have been fanastic drinks, enjoyed by many. I havent touched the Les Clos yet so thanks for the heads up, I will probably get around to it sooner rather than later. I don't want to jinx myself but I'm ...

What about the 99 Point Moss Wood Pinot from Mornington????

I like the book each year but this edition the editor seemed to have had a holiday.

Cheers
TA

Dazza, if I'm around I'm always keen for a drink.

Wifey still pregnant so will be flying solo, but may be able to drag some lurkers out of the woodwork to help the cause.

Cheers

TA

Higher Plane 2008 Chard : Bit of fun, bit of funk, enjoyable drink Hoddles Creek 1er 2008 Pinot Noir : I have thoroughly enjoyed the standard and this is a clear step up. Everyone at the table enjoyed it. Good drink. Samuels Gorge 2003 Shiraz : Big rich style, bit of heat on the finish but it was a...

To think it’s only Thursday. Xanadu 2008 Chard : Good weight, bit of creaminess, pretty good. Hoddles Creek 2007 Pinot Noir : Nice light style, went with pizza ok. Hoddles Creek 2008 Pinot Noir : Nice, unfiltered cloudy look, definitely a step up on the 07, alluring nose. Mike Press 2005 Shir...

Nice one. I enjoy going for a regular run, especially if I can sneak one in before going out to a big dinner. Always makes the food and wine more enjoyable if I think I’m replacing what I’ve just lost, instead of just adding to it. I like team sports as well. Pre-season is in full swin...

Last week or so, Forest Hill 2007 Block Riesling ; Good, better on the second night, plenty of acid, stayer. Mesh 2002 Riesling : Very good, still lively, shaded by the... Grosset 2001 Polish Hill Riesling : Classic Clare, more toastiness than the Mesh, hitting its straps. Grosset 2009 Watervale : V...

My friends brought a 06 Wantirna Estate Isabella Chardonnay . Bloody fantastic. Lovely pears and stone fruits and cashews. Great complexity and depth to this. Most impressed. 94 And then a 97 Penfolds RWT . Another absolute blinder. Jeremy Oliver recommends drinking this vintage 05-09 and I had thr...

Monghead,

I was speaking to griff about this the other night.

The first Petaluma Coonawarra red is one of the better wines that vintage. I believe it was a cab shiraz blend in that first year or so.

I've only had it once, a few years ago now, it drank a treat.

Cheers

TA

Funny you mention that story Mr Bigot. About 10 years ago my girlfriend then was working in a restaurant on Valentines Day. I had been working late myself so came in for a late dinner to see her. The restaurant was set up for valentines day with the white tablecloths, candelights on each table and p...

Loz, I just did a mad dash down last weekend, always good to get away for a day or two. We hit up a few of the wineries but the standout for me was Hay Shed Hill. I've never been a huge fan of their gear (nothing bad, nothing that good) but their recent stuff was easily the pick of the trip. Two pla...

Plantagenet 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Has always drunk beautifully since the beginning. Rich, round full bouquet of cedar, dark berries, currants and tobacco. Palate backed up with a satisfying firmness to give it a savoury dry structure but packed with some lush berry fruits making it a very balance...